SPAC IPO Update — July 2, 2026
2 SPAC IPOs priced on July 2, 2026, raising $375M; July MTD now stands at 3 IPOs totaling $636M over 2 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 3 IPOs ($636M) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp. is targeting Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and next-generation mobility sectors, leveraging its management team’s expertise in these areas. The SPAC is sponsored by Meridian3 Partners Sponsor LLC and trades on Nasdaq.
Structure: 17.5M units at $10.00. Each unit = one Class A ordinary share + 1/2 of one warrant. Cantor sole underwriter.
Viking Acquisition Corp. II is focused on leveraging its management’s expertise in financial markets to identify transformative business opportunities. The SPAC, sponsored by Viking Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC, is set to trade on the NYSE.
Structure: 20M units at $10.00. Each unit = one Class A ordinary share + 1/3 of one warrant. Cohen and Company as underwriters.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02 | MIAC | Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp | $175M | 100.0% |
| Jul 02 | VII | Viking Acquisition Corp. II | $200M | 100.0% |
| Jul 01 | OSPR | Osprey Acquisition Corp. III | $261M | 100.0% |
| Jun 30 | AAC | Ares Acquisition Corp III | $345M $50M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jun 25 | ALPX | ALPEX ACQUISITION CORP | $100M $15M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jun 25 | CGCF | CARTESIAN GROWTH CORP IV | $250M $25M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jun 25 | FWAC | FUTUREWAVE ACQUISITION CORP | $75M $11M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jun 23 | GHXI | GORES HOLDINGS XI INC | $312M $47M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — July 2, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
AROGO CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (AOGO) * Extend to June 29, 202818,664 redeemed · $208,290 removed · trust $11.16
DeSPACs
July 2 | RAAQ DeSPAC → IQM US LLC (IQMX)IQM US LLC specializes in superconducting quantum computers, offering both on-premises full-stack systems and a cloud platform for access. Its customers include high-performance computing centers, research laboratories, universities, and enterprises needing access to quantum hardware and software. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Finland and a presence in multiple countries, including the United States.
July 2 | CEPT DeSPAC → Securitize, Inc. (SECZ)Securitize, Inc. specializes in tokenizing funds and equities, managing over $4 billion in assets under management through partnerships with asset managers like Apollo, BlackRock, and KKR. It operates as a SEC-registered broker dealer, digital transfer agent, and fund administrator, and runs a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS).
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
July 7: ALPEX ACQUISITION CORP (ALPX)
July 6: BERTO ACQUISITION CORP II (GUAC)
July 1: AEON ACQUISITION I CORP (AESP)
July 1: FORTUNEX ACQUISITION CORP (FXAC)
June 29: AMPERCAP ACQUISITION CO (APMC)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV (PLMK) * Voting AgreementPlum Acquisition IV seeks extension to Jan 16, 2027 via Extension Amendment; sponsor offers non-redemption agreements.
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
June 29 | Jatt II Acquisition Corp (JATT) + Talawar Tx IncTalawar Tx Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing bispecific antibodies that target independent disorder drivers within a single therapy. Its lead program, TALA-125, combines anti-IL-13 and anti-IL-18 mechanisms, aiming to address limitations of existing treatments. The therapy is intended for both first-line patients and those who have not responded to previous therapies.
SPAC Movers — July 2, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS I INC | CEPO | 18.9% | $ 10.50 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | 2.9% | $ 11.01 | Pre-Deal |
| BLUE ACQUISITION CORP | BACC | 2.2% | $ 10.83 | Announced |
| RENATUS TACTICAL ACQUISITION CORP I | RTAC | 1.4% | $ 10.63 | Pre-Deal |
| CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XII | CXII | 1.3% | $ 10.79 | Pre-Deal |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -22.1% | $ 10.12 | Pre-Deal |
| AIMEI HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | AFJK | -12.8% | $ 26.41 | Announced |
| GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP | GPAC | -6.1% | $ 10.01 | Pre-Deal |
| EUREKA ACQUISITION CORP | EURK | -4.5% | $ 11.45 | Announced |
| BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP | BSAA | -3.9% | $ 11.41 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in July 2026 through July 2?3 SPAC IPOs priced for $636M through the first 2 July sessions.
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Which July 2 SPAC IPO was larger?Viking Acquisition Corp. II (VII) raised $200M, topping Meridian3 Industrials Acquisition Corp (MIAC), which raised $175M.
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What happened in AOGO‘s extension vote?Arogo Capital Acquisition Corp (AOGO) received approval to extend its deadline to June 29, 2028; 18,664 shares were redeemed, removing $208,290 from trust at $11.16 per share.
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What did PLMK disclose around its extension?Plum Acquisition Corp IV (PLMK) offered non-redemption agreements tied to a proposed extension to Jan. 16, 2027 via an Extension Amendment.
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Which companies completed DeSPAC transitions on July 2, 2026?