SPAC IPO Update — August 21, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on August 21, 2026; August MTD now stands at 8 IPOs totaling $1.24B over 21 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | XTER | Karman Line Acquisition Corp. | $200M | 100.0% |
| Aug 18 | NSAI | NORTHSTRIVE ACQUISITION CORP I | $100M | 100.0% |
| Aug 13 | TBCV | THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS V LTD | $261M $39M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — August 21, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
RF ACQUISITION CORP II (RFAI) * Deal Approved with Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd.3,956,323 redeemed
EXTENSION VOTES
FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP (FVN)vote August 21, 2026 -> extend from September 13, 2026 to September 13, 2027
SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-08-20: CEPO + BSTR, Holdings Inc.
2026-08-13: DAAQ + Old Glory Holding Co
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 21: OSPREY ACQUISITION CORP III (OSPR)
August 20: ARES ACQUISITION CORP III (AAC)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII (HVII) * Investor Deck
HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII (HVII) * Media TranscriptHVII and ONE Nuclear hosted an August 20, 2026 investor update on the pending Business Combination; presentation and transcript released.
NEWBURY STREET II ACQUISITION CORP (NTWO) * Media TranscriptFort Robotics will merge with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp to go public via SPAC. Mark Cuban is an investor/advisor involved.
PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV (PLMK) * Investor Deck
SPAC LISTING RULE NOTICES
RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP (RDAC) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq flags MVLS deficiency; 180-day window to regain compliance or face potential delisting, with appeal allowed.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
ARTIUS II ACQUISITION INC (AACB) -> Liquidation on August 19
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL SOLUTIONS ACQUISITION CORP (ANSC) -> Liquidation on August 12
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.
SPAC Movers — August 21, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF ACQUISITION CORP II | RFAI | 13.7% | $ 12.73 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 2.9% | $ 12.00 | Announced |
| CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP | NOEM | 2.8% | $ 10.99 | Pre-Deal |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | 1.9% | $ 13.78 | Announced |
| PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV | PLMK | 1.6% | $ 10.75 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | -24.3% | $ 6.65 | Announced |
| HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII | HVII | -22.3% | $ 8.18 | Announced |
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | -13.1% | $ 11.51 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | -6.9% | $ 22.90 | Announced |
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | -6.0% | $ 5.16 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened in the CEPO-BSTR transaction?CEPO’s combination with BSTR, Holdings Inc. was listed as terminated on August 20, 2026; it was the only SPAC deal termination in today’s update.
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How many shares did RF Acquisition Corp II redeem in the Nanyang Biologics vote?RF Acquisition Corp II (RFAI) reported 3,956,323 shares redeemed after shareholders approved the Nanyang Biologics Pte. Ltd. combination.
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What did Future Vision II Acquisition Corp seek at its August 21 extension vote?Future Vision II Acquisition Corp (FVN) sought to extend its deadline from September 13, 2026 to September 13, 2027 at its August 21, 2026 vote.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 21?8 SPAC IPOs raised $1.24B through August 21, 2026, versus 13 IPOs for $2.93B over the same span in July 2026. Totals include over-allotments.
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What recent merger target remained in the news today?Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp (NTWO) and FORT Robotics appeared in a media transcript after their August 18, 2026 merger announcement; Mark Cuban is an investor/advisor involved.