SPAC IPO Update — August 4, 2026
2 SPAC IPOs priced on August 4, 2026, raising $230M; August MTD now stands at 2 IPOs totaling $230M over 4 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 2 IPOs ($230M) vs. first 4 days of last month 3 ($705M) · 12-mo avg: 17/mo
Arc Group Securities Acquisition I priced its $105M IPO on August 3, 2026, and trades on Nasdaq under FJDI. The SPAC targets the technology, healthcare, and logistics industries.
Structure: 10.5M units at $10.00 each. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, one warrant, and one right to receive 1/4 of a Class A share. ARC Group Securities LLC and Clear Street LLC are the book-runners.
BOA Acquisition Corp. II priced its $125M IPO on August 3, 2026, and trades on Nasdaq under THEO. The SPAC focuses on real estate and infrastructure assets, particularly in energy, telecommunications, and transportation sectors.
Structure: 12.5M units at $10.00 each. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one right. D. Boral Capital LLC is the sole book-runner.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Aug 04 | FJDI | ARC Group Securities Acquisition I | $105M | — |
| Aug 04 | THEO | BOA Acquisition Corp. II | $125M | — |
| Jul 31 | XIII | Churchill Capital Corp XIII | $360M $54M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jul 31 | EWAV | East West Ave Acquisition Corp. | $100M | 100.5% |
| Jul 28 | CATL | CATALYST ACQUISITION CORP | $200M | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — August 4, 2026
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
August 3 | Bluerock Acquisition Corp (BLRK) + Yellow.aiYellow.ai provides agentic AI solutions for enterprise service automation. Its platform, based on a multi-LLM architecture, processes over 16 billion conversations each year to enhance efficiency in customer service and operations while lowering operating costs. The company focuses on delivering actionable outcomes for enterprises and their stakeholders.
August 3 | Newbridge Acquisition Ltd (NBRG) + Startech Group IncStartech Group Inc. is a Delaware corporation that operates in the fintech and AI technology infrastructure sectors. Its initial business initiatives involve developing functional water products and AI-powered healthcare technologies aimed at enhancing human health and longevity.
July 31 | Mckinley Acquisition Corp (MKLY) + Space-Eyes, Inc.Space-Eyes, Inc. is a U.S. geospatial intelligence and technology company that provides space-driven awareness for high-stakes environments. It develops data-driven systems for maritime operations, disaster monitoring, and defense and security missions. The company focuses on advanced analytics and multi-sensor integration to support decision-makers.
EXTENSION VOTES
COLLECTIVE ACQUISITION CORP (CCAQ)vote August 4, 2026 -> extend from August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2027
SPAC EXTENSIONS
PYROPHYTE ACQUISITION CORP (PHYTF) * Extension FilingSponsor funds extension to 4/29/2027 with monthly $100,000 deposits into the Trust; second and third deposits completed.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 4: FREEDOM METALS ACQUISITION CORP (FDMM)
August 3: OCEAN CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (OCAC)
August 3: BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III (BCCQ)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
BLUEROCK ACQUISITION CORP (BLRK) * Merger Agreement
BLUEROCK ACQUISITION CORP (BLRK) * Investor Deck
NEWBRIDGE ACQUISITION LTD (NBRG) * Merger Agreement
NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP III (NPAC) * Podcast TranscriptAbra updates on SPAC merger with NPAC III, leadership expansion, and Threshold TBTC integration.
TITAN ACQUISITION CORP (TACH) * F-4 FiledOpenPayd files Form F-4 amendment for its Titan merger; Nasdaq listing expected as OP with pro forma value over $1B.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL SOLUTIONS ACQUISITION CORP (ANSC) -> Liquidation on August 12
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP IX (CCIX) -> Liquidation on July 28
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — August 4, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Capital Corp XIII |
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SPAC Movers — August 4, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 17.9% | $ 11.00 | Announced |
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | 10.0% | $ 6.60 | Announced |
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | 4.3% | $ 5.08 | Announced |
| BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP | BSAA | 1.8% | $ 10.85 | Announced |
| BLUEPORT ACQUISITION LTD | BPAC | 0.9% | $ 9.26 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | -13.1% | $ 11.51 | Announced |
| INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP III | IPCX | -12.6% | $ 8.69 | Announced |
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -6.3% | $ 10.20 | Pre-Deal |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | -2.0% | $ 12.06 | Announced |
| CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP | NOEM | -1.7% | $ 11.80 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 4?2 SPAC IPOs priced for $230M through August 4, 2026, compared with 3 IPOs for $705M over the same first 4 days of July 2026.
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What did BOA Acquisition Corp. II (THEO) raise in its IPO?BOA Acquisition Corp. II (THEO) raised $125M and targets real estate and infrastructure assets, especially energy, telecommunications, and transportation.
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What did ARC Group Securities Acquisition I (FJDI) raise and target?ARC Group Securities Acquisition I (FJDI) raised $105M and targets the technology, healthcare, and logistics industries.
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Which extension vote was on the August 4 calendar?Collective Acquisition Corp. (CCAQ) was listed for an August 4, 2026 extension vote to move its deadline from August 8, 2026 to August 8, 2027.
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Which SPAC disclosed a sponsor-funded extension?Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. (PHYTF) disclosed a sponsor-funded extension to April 29, 2027 with monthly deposits into trust; the filing reported its second and third deposits were completed.