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SPAC Market Update August 25, 2026: BCCQ to Merge with Ursa Major

Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp III (BCCQ) announced a merger with Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., an aerospace and defense company focused on hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space mobility systems, on August 25, 2026. Separately, Hennessy Capital…

SPAC IPO Update — August 25, 2026

No SPAC IPOs priced on August 25, 2026; August MTD now stands at 8 IPOs totaling $1.24B over 25 sessions.

SPAC IPO Count

Monthly IPOs (last 13 months)
Latest: 8Prior: 18MoM: -10
8
Aug ’25
14
Sep ’25
14
Oct ’25
10
Nov ’25
22
Dec ’25
24
Jan ’26
27Peak
Feb ’26
11
Mar ’26
16
Apr ’26
20
May ’26
19
Jun ’26
18
Jul ’26
8
Aug ’26
Source: Boardroom Alpha
IPO Activity SnapshotMonth-to-date: 8 IPOs ($1.24B) vs. first 25 days of last month 15 ($3.22B) · 12-mo avg: 17/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
New SPAC IPOs
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%
Source: Boardroom Alpha

Daily SPAC Update — August 25, 2026

SPAC VOTE RESULTS
HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII (HVII) * Deal Approved with One Nuclear18,807,662 redeemed

SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
August 25 | Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp III (BCCQ) + URSA MAJOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Ursa Major Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace and defense company that develops hypersonics, solid rocket motors, and space mobility systems. It is headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, with additive manufacturing operations in Youngstown, Ohio. The company focuses on producing systems for various domains, including land, air, sea, and space, aiming to enhance the defense industrial base for the U.S. and its allies.
August 22 | Starry Sea Acquisition Corp (SSEA) + SuperiorMed Holdings LimitedSuperiorMed Holdings Limited is a Cayman-incorporated holding company that operates a healthcare management and services platform based in Dubai. Its core business includes longevity medicine, wellness services, and health tourism. Through its subsidiary, SuperiorMed Healthcare Management FZ-LLC, it manages clinic and wellness facility operations, patient referral coordination, and health tourism programs, including hotel-integrated retreats.

SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Yhn Acquisition I Ltd (YHNA) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: September 14, 2026 * trust $11.03
Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (WELNF) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: September 15, 2026 * trust $13.19

SPAC EXTENSIONS
BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP (BKHA) * Extension FilingBlack Hawk extends initial business combination deadline to Sept 22, 2026 after depositing $150,000 into the trust.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACQUISITION CORP (IMAQ) * Extension FilingSPAC extends its deadline to Oct 2, 2026 after depositing $2,000 into the trust.

SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-08-20: CEPO + BSTR, Holdings Inc.

SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 24: MERIDIAN3 INDUSTRIALS ACQUISITION CORP (MIAC)

OTHER SPAC NEWS
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III (BCCQ) * Merger Agreement
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III (BCCQ) * Investor Deck
NEWBURY STREET II ACQUISITION CORP (NTWO) * Media TranscriptFort Robotics’ proposed merger with Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp advances; registration statement and proxies planned for shareholder vote.
pan-Africa Corp * Registration Withdrawn

SPAC LISTING RULE NOTICES
BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP (BSAA) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq flagged MVLS below threshold; 180-day window to regain compliance; delisting possible; company may appeal.
PANTAGES CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (PGAC) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq notices MVLS deficiency; 180-day window to regain $50M for 10 consecutive days; delisting possible.
ROMAN DBDR ACQUISITION CORP II (DRDB) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq deficiency for not maintaining 400 holders; 45 days to submit a plan to regain compliance, with potential 180-day extension and appeal rights.

SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
ARTIUS II ACQUISITION INC (AACB) -> Liquidation on August 19

SPAC Executive & Director Moves — August 25, 2026

SPAC Executive & Director Moves
Company Ticker Moves
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III BCCQ
  • Effective August 24, 2026, Michael Blitzer was appointed as Chairman of the Board and Kevin Shannon as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Mach X, while Andrew Gundlach and Marcello Padula continue as director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, respectively.  (view source)
Source: SEC EDGAR filings via Boardroom Alpha

SPAC Movers — August 25, 2026

YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC GAINERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP FVN 52.6% $ 19.84 Announced
GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP GPAC 11.1% $ 11.17 Pre-Deal
HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII HVII 9.2% $ 6.97 Announced
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP II BBCQ 7.6% $ 10.45 Announced
SILVERBOX CORP IV SBXD 3.4% $ 11.20 Announced
YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC LOSERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP APAC -23.4% $ 10.23 Pre-Deal
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP KVAC -13.1% $ 11.51 Announced
RF ACQUISITION CORP II RFAI -12.0% $ 51.04 Announced
RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP RDAC -10.6% $ 6.00 Announced
ASPAC III ACQUISITION CORP ASPC -7.5% $ 11.52 Announced
Source: Boardroom Alpha market data

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What did Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp III announce on August 25, 2026?
    Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp III (BCCQ) announced a merger with Ursa Major Technologies, Inc., an aerospace and defense company based in Berthoud, Colorado.
  • What was the result of the HVII-One Nuclear merger vote?
    Hennessy Capital Investment Corp VII (HVII) shareholders approved the One Nuclear merger today, with 18,807,662 shares redeemed.
  • How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 25?
    8 SPAC IPOs priced for $1.24B through August 25, 2026, compared with 15 IPOs for $3.22B over the same span in July 2026.
  • Which SPACs scheduled extension votes?
    Yhn Acquisition I Ltd (YHNA) set an extension vote for September 14, 2026, and Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (WELNF) set an extension vote for September 15, 2026.
  • Which SPACs extended deadlines via sponsor deposits?
    Black Hawk Acquisition Corp (BKHA) extended its deadline to September 22, 2026 via sponsor deposit, and International Media Acquisition Corp (IMAQ) extended its deadline to October 2, 2026 via sponsor deposit.


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Published Aug 25, 2026

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