SPAC IPO Update — August 19, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on August 19, 2026; August MTD now stands at 8 IPOs totaling $1.24B over 19 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Aug 18 | XTER | Karman Line Acquisition Corp. | $200M | 100.0% |
| Aug 18 | NSAI | NorthStrive Acquisition Corp I. | $100M | — |
| Aug 13 | TBCV | THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS V LTD | $261M $39M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — August 19, 2026
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
August 18 | Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp (NTWO) + FORT RoboticsFORT Robotics develops safety solutions for autonomous machines, enabling their safe and reliable deployment alongside humans. It serves various industries, including warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, energy, and defense. Since its founding in 2018, it has secured 25 patents and deployed over 19,500 units to more than 600 customers worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies.
MERGER VOTES
Rf Acquisition Corp II (RFAI) + Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd.
Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd. is an AI-driven drug discovery and biotechnology company based in Singapore. It utilizes its Vecura™ AI platform, which employs a proprietary Drug-Target Interaction Graph Neural Network, to develop drug candidates from natural compounds. The company is building a large AI-curated natural compound library in collaboration with technology leaders and research institutions, focusing on molecules that address unmet needs in oncology, cardiovascular health, and mental health.
DeSPACs
August 18 | PLMJF DeSPAC → Tactical Resources Corp. (TREO)Tactical Resources Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company that focuses on U.S.-made rare earth elements. These elements are utilized in semiconductors, electric vehicles, advanced robotics, and national defense. The company is also engaged in developing metallurgical processing techniques to enhance the potential for rare earth element development.
SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-08-13: DAAQ + Old Glory Holding Co
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 21: OSPREY ACQUISITION CORP III (OSPR)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
KENSINGTON CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP VI (KCAC.U) * Media TranscriptNth Cycle to go public via Kensington VI SPAC merger to fund domestic critical-mineral refining.
NEWBURY STREET II ACQUISITION CORP (NTWO) * Merger Agreement
NEWBURY STREET II ACQUISITION CORP (NTWO) * Investor Deck
NEWBURY STREET II ACQUISITION CORP (NTWO) * Media TranscriptNewbury Street II to merge with Fort Robotics to accelerate growth. Transaction details to follow.
SPAC LISTING RULE NOTICES
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL SOLUTIONS ACQUISITION CORP (ANSC) * Listing Rule NoticeThe SPAC will redeem 100% of public shares, wind up operations, and liquidate; Nasdaq will delist and deregister.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
ARTIUS II ACQUISITION INC (AACB) -> Liquidation on August 13
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL SOLUTIONS ACQUISITION CORP (ANSC) -> Liquidation on August 12
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — August 19, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE WATER ACQUISITION CORP IV | BWIV |
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| TEXAS VENTURES ACQUISITION III CORP | TVA |
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SPAC Movers — August 19, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF ACQUISITION CORP II | RFAI | 7.6% | $ 10.00 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 1.7% | $ 11.90 | Announced |
| K2 CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP | KII | 1.3% | $ 10.06 | Pre-Deal |
| AMANAT ACQUISITION CORP | AMAN | 1.2% | $ 10.67 | Pre-Deal |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | 0.9% | $ 13.50 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -24.1% | $ 10.21 | Pre-Deal |
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | -13.1% | $ 11.51 | Announced |
| CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI | CCXI | -9.0% | $ 15.65 | Announced |
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | -8.4% | $ 5.33 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | -8.3% | $ 24.49 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What did Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp announce?Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp (NTWO) announced a merger with FORT Robotics on August 18, 2026. The filing set included a merger agreement, investor deck and media transcript.
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What does FORT Robotics do?FORT Robotics develops safety solutions for autonomous machines used across warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, energy and defense.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 19?8 SPAC IPOs priced for $1.24B through August 19, 2026, versus 11 IPOs for $2.49B over the same first 19 days of July 2026.
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What merger vote was held today?RF Acquisition Corp II (RFAI) held a merger vote tied to Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based AI-driven drug discovery and biotechnology company.
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Which SPAC moved toward liquidation?Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp (ANSC) said it will redeem public shares, wind down and liquidate; Nasdaq will delist and deregister the securities.