SPAC IPO Update — August 27, 2026
1 SPAC IPO priced on August 27, 2026, raising $75M; August MTD now stands at 11 IPOs totaling $1.45B over 27 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 11 IPOs ($1.45B) vs. first 27 days of last month 15 ($3.26B) · 12-mo avg: 17/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
Rainier Acquisition Corp. priced its $75M IPO on August 26, 2026, and trades on Nasdaq under RNAQ. The SPAC targets the global life sciences sector, including therapeutics, diagnostics, and genomics. Ravenna 7 LLC, led by Jonas Grossman, holds the sponsor shares.
Structure: 7.5M units at $10.00 each, including one Class A ordinary share and 1/4 of a redeemable warrant. Chardan is the sole book-running manager.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | RNAQ | Rainier Acquisition Corp | $75M | 100.0% |
| Aug 26 | JTTT | JATT III Acquisition Corp | $60M | 100.0% |
| Aug 26 | SCAT | Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. | $75M | 100.0% |
| Aug 18 | XTER | KARMAN LINE ACQUISITION CORP | $200M | 100.0% |
| Aug 18 | NSAI | NORTHSTRIVE ACQUISITION CORP I | $100M | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — August 27, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATION ACQUISITION CORP (TETEF) * Extend to February 20, 2027
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP II (BBCQ) * Deal Approved with Pasqal26,039,602 redeemed
SPAC EXTENSIONS
CAYSON ACQUISITION CORP (CAPN) * Extension FilingSPAC extends business-combination deadline by up to twelve months; insiders fund extensions, sixth month deposited.
SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-08-20: CEPO + BSTR, Holdings Inc.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 27: KARMAN LINE ACQUISITION CORP (XTER)
August 24: MERIDIAN3 INDUSTRIALS ACQUISITION CORP (MIAC)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III (BCCQ) * Media TranscriptUrsa Major will merge with Inflection Point Mach 10 to become a public company. Closing is expected in Q1 2027.
COLUMBUS CIRCLE CAPITAL CORP II (CMII) * Ticker ChangeName change to Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII approved; trading under IPXG/IPXGU/IPXGW begins Aug 27, 2026.
COLUMBUS CIRCLE CAPITAL CORP II (CMII) * name_chg_vote
CROWN RESERVE ACQUISITION CORP I (CRAC) * Merger Agreement AmendmentAmendment aligns Cayman voting thresholds; ordinary resolutions for most items, Class B two-thirds for domestication.
STARRY SEA ACQUISITION CORP (SSEA) * Merger Agreement
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
ARTIUS II ACQUISITION INC (AACB) -> Liquidation on August 19
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 Executive & Director Moves — August 27, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| NEW AMERICA ACQUISITION I CORP | NWAX |
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SPAC Movers — August 27, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP | GPAC | 27.5% | $ 10.10 | Pre-Deal |
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | 4.7% | $ 5.74 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 3.5% | $ 9.76 | Announced |
| WILCO 63 CORP | WLCO | 3.4% | $ 10.10 | Pre-Deal |
| CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI | CCXI | 2.6% | $ 14.82 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | -13.1% | $ 11.51 | Announced |
| HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII | HVII | -6.9% | $ 7.30 | Announced |
| RF ACQUISITION CORP II | RFAI | -4.3% | $ 48.89 | Announced |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | -3.6% | $ 12.01 | Announced |
| OSPREY ACQUISITION CORP III | OSPR | -2.0% | $ 9.87 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many shares were redeemed in the BBCQ-Pasqal vote?Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp II (BBCQ) reported 26,039,602 shares redeemed when holders approved the Pasqal merger on August 27, 2026.
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What did Rainier Acquisition Corp (RNAQ) raise in its IPO?Rainier Acquisition Corp (RNAQ) raised $75M in its August 27, 2026 SPAC IPO and plans to target global life sciences, including therapeutics, diagnostics and genomics.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 27?11 SPAC IPOs priced for $1.45B through August 27, 2026, compared with 15 IPOs for $3.26B over the same 27-day span in July 2026.
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What deadline did TETEF shareholders approve?Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition Corp (TETEF) received approval to extend its business-combination deadline to February 20, 2027.