SPAC IPO Update — August 5, 2026
1 SPAC IPO priced on August 5, 2026, raising $75M; August MTD now stands at 3 IPOs totaling $305M over 5 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 3 IPOs ($305M) vs. first 5 days of last month 3 ($705M) · 12-mo avg: 17/mo
TCGX Acquisition Corp. filed for a $75 million IPO on Nasdaq. The sponsor, TCGX Sponsor, LLC, is involved in the offering. No specific target sector disclosed.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05 | TCGX | TCGX Acquisition Corp. | $75M | — |
| 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 $12M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — August 5, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
CARTESIAN GROWTH CORP II (RENEF) * Extend to August 5, 20272,601,058 redeemed · $32,513,225 removed · trust $12.50
SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Inception Growth Acquisition Ltd (IGTA) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: February 9, 2026 * trust $13.57
SPAC EXTENSIONS
COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP (COLA) * Extension FilingSPAC extends deadline to July 22, 2026 with $50k extension; issues $25k notes to Sponsor and Target convertible into units.
COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP (COLA) * Extension FilingColumbus Acquisition extends its deadline to August 22, 2026 via a $50k extension funded by Sponsor and Target.
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.
VALUENCE MERGER CORP I (VMCAF) * Extension FilingBoard extends SPAC deadline to Sept 3, 2026. Funds deposited into the trust to support extension.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 5: JAB ACQUISITION CORP I (JAB)
August 4: FREEDOM METALS ACQUISITION CORP (FDMM)
August 3: OCEAN CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (OCAC)
August 3: BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP III (BCCQ)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP III (NPAC) * Podcast TranscriptAbra updates on SPAC merger with NPAC III, leadership expansion, and Threshold TBTC integration.
SILVERBOX CORP IV (SBXD) * Merger Agreement AmendmentSecond Amendment extends the Outside Date for the business combination to December 31, 2026, with mutual extension rights.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL SOLUTIONS ACQUISITION CORP (ANSC) -> Liquidation on August 12
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP IX (CCIX) -> Liquidation on July 28
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.
SPAC Movers — August 5, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | 9.4% | $ 24.50 | Announced |
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | 5.2% | $ 11.89 | Announced |
| INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP III | IPCX | 4.5% | $ 4.65 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 3.2% | $ 10.91 | Announced |
| DIGITAL ASSET ACQUISITION CORP | DAAQ | 2.3% | $ 9.00 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -31.7% | $ 10.20 | Pre-Deal |
| BLUEPORT ACQUISITION LTD | BPAC | -11.3% | $ 9.00 | Announced |
| GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP | GPAC | -4.3% | $ 10.02 | Pre-Deal |
| OCEAN CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP | OCAC | -3.4% | $ 9.90 | Pre-Deal |
| CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP | NOEM | -1.7% | $ 11.80 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much did Cartesian Growth Corp II redeem at its extension vote?Cartesian Growth Corp II (RENEF) had 2,601,058 shares redeemed, removing $32,513,225 from trust at $12.50 per share. The approved extension moved its deadline to August 5, 2027.
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What did TCGX Acquisition Corp raise in its SPAC IPO?
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in August 2026 through August 5?3 SPAC IPOs priced for $305M through August 5, 2026, compared with 3 IPOs for $705M over the first 5 days of July 2026.
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Which SPAC scheduled an extension vote today?Inception Growth Acquisition Ltd (IGTA) scheduled an extension vote for February 9, 2026.
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What merger agreement term did SilverBox Corp IV amend?SilverBox Corp IV (SBXD) extended the outside date for its business combination to December 31, 2026, with mutual extension rights.