Exec changes at several DeSPACs including VCSA, BIOTE, and BTMD plus the rest of this week’s CEO, CFO, and director changes.
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SPAC Daily: Blackstone Spats with Ackrell SPAC Partners I
SPAC land continues to surprise as Blackstone declines to fund an extension for Ackrell SPAC Partners I (ACKIU).
Podcast: Li-Cycle’s (LICY) Ajay Kochhar on Lithium Ion Battery Recycling and EVs
Li-Cycle (LICY) CEO Ajay Kochhar joins Know Who Drives Return to discuss lithium ion battery recycle in the latest podcast episode.
SPAC Daily: Merger Deal for Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition
Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition (GGAA) struck a deal with a French digital health co and the rest of the day’s SPAC news.
SPAC Daily: DNAA / AKILI With a Wild Ride
Akili (AKLI) went on a wild trading ride on its DNAA ticker change, and the rest of the day’s news in the SPAC market.
SPAC Daily: Chamath’s DNAA Closes with Over 99% Redemptions
The SPAC terminations continue with the BLTS / Manscape deal being called off due to “market conditions.” LIVB is braving it though and announced a deal with Covalto.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Aug 19)
Titan Pharmaceuticals (TTNP) gets a new CEO, and the rest of the week’s director, CFO, and CEO moves summarized.
SPAC Daily: Manscaped / Bright Lights Deal is Off
The SPAC terminations continue with the BLTS / Manscape deal being called off due to “market conditions.” LIVB is braving it though and announced a deal with Covalto.
SPAC Daily: Court Battles Heat Up
CPTK and FST are set up for court battles related to their failed business combinations, and the rest of the day’s SPAC news.
SPAC Daily: Terminations on the Rise
SPAC Market Review – July 2022Full SPAC ListingPodcast: Know Who Drives ReturnDaily SPAC Newsletter Call it the dog days of SPAC summer, as August has been nasty for pending SPAC mergers. No surprise that mergers are facing tons of obstacles today...
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Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman on SATL’s Progress Since deSPAC
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman discusses company’s plans for orbit and how they stand out in a newly competitive market.
MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey on its deSPAC and the Road Ahead
ML stock got crushed following its deSPAC. But, with exciting new services and a clearer path to profitability, MoneyLion looks ready to roar.
Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.
Cepton CEO Dr. Jun Pei Is Feeling Confident That the Company Has What It Takes to Lead in LiDAR
With its deSPAC behind it, the industry’s largest ADAS production win, and ties to auto giants Ford and GM, CPTN is off to a good start.
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye, On Why Now is the Time to Look at LiDAR
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye (NASDAQ:LIDR), provides his take on Autonomous Driving, why a lidar shakeout is coming, and what the carmakers really want.