SPAC IPO Update — July 28, 2026
1 SPAC IPO priced on July 28, 2026, raising $200M; July MTD now stands at 16 IPOs totaling $3.41B over 28 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 16 IPOs ($3.41B) vs. first 28 days of last month 18 ($3.63B) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
Catalyst Acquisition Corp. filed for a $200M IPO, trading on Nasdaq under CATL. The SPAC targets opportunities in the video game, media, and entertainment industries, emphasizing large and growing markets, strong management teams, and public-market scale.
Structure: 20M units at $10.00 each, consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-seventh of a Class A ordinary share right. Santander US Capital Markets LLC is the lead book-runner.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Jul 28 | CATL | Catalyst Acquisition Corp. | $200M | 100.0% |
| Jul 24 | MTAK | MARKET TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP | $200M | 100.5% |
| Jul 24 | PLCI | PELICAN ACQUISITION II CORP | $75M | 101.0% |
| Jul 21 | BRTM | B&R TECHNOLOGY MERGER CORP | $325M | 100.0% |
| Jul 21 | NCO | SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION I CORP | $100M $15M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — July 28, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP (KVAC) * Extend to July 27, 2027
CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP (NOEM) * Extend to June 22, 20275,869,285 redeemed
FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP (FVN) * Deal Approved with MicroTouch Technology Inc3,758,515 redeemed · $41,230,910 removed · trust $10.97
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
July 27 | Research Alliance Corp III (RACC) + Oak Hill BioOak Hill Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops therapeutics for rare diseases that have been deprioritized by pharmaceutical companies. Its lead program, rugonersen (OHB-724), is an investigational antisense oligonucleotide in Phase 3 clinical development for Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder lacking approved disease-modifying therapies. The company operates as a subsidiary of Oak Hill Bio Holdings and was formed in 2024.
July 27 | Cartesian Growth Corp II (RENEF) + InoBatInoBat is a European manufacturer of battery energy storage systems and a cell development platform, based in Slovakia. It designs, manufactures, and deploys utility-scale battery energy storage systems through its BESSMONT product line from its facility in Voderady, targeting industrial and utility customers. The company is involved in partnerships for next-generation cell technology and participates in a gigafactory joint venture to support the European battery supply chain.
SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Rf Acquisition Corp II (RFAI) * DEAL VOTE SET: August 19, 2026 * trust $11.03
SPAC EXTENSIONS
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP (KVAC) * Extension FilingKVAC extends its business combination deadline via four 3-month extensions funded by $30k deposits, plus a sponsor note.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACQUISITION CORP (IMAQ) * Extension FilingSPAC deposits $2,000 extension payment to extend initial business combination deadline to Sept 2, 2026.
CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP (NOEM) * Extension FilingStockholders approved extending the business-combination deadline to June 22, 2027 via monthly trust deposits; redemptions extended the deadline through August 22, 2026.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
July 30: SNOW ROTHSCHILD ACQUISITION CORP (ISNR)
July 27: INTERPRIVATE INVESTMENT PARTNERS V INC (IPV)
July 27: LONG TABLE GROWTH CORP (LTGR)
July 27: FUTURECORP SPACE ACQUISITION 1 (FTRA)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
ARCHIMEDES TECH SPAC PARTNERS II CO (ATII) * S-4 FiledATII and Forge Nano filed an amendment to Form S-4 for the proposed merger; proxy statement not yet effective.
CARTESIAN GROWTH CORP II (RENEF) * Merger Agreement
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP (KVAC) * Redemption Update * 935,966 redeemedKVAC extends its business combination deadline via four 3-month extensions funded by $30k deposits, plus a sponsor note.
RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III (RACC) * Merger Agreement
RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III (RACC) * Investor Deck
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP IX (CCIX) -> Liquidation on July 28
COMPASS DIGITAL ACQUISITION CORP (CDAQ) -> Liquidation on July 20
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — July 28, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
|---|---|---|
| PAPAYA GROWTH OPPORTUNITY CORP I | PPYA |
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SPAC Movers — July 28, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | 20.5% | $ 13.28 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | 3.2% | $ 11.35 | Announced |
| KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP | KVAC | 2.0% | $ 12.80 | Announced |
| TAVIA ACQUISITION CORP | TAVI | 1.3% | $ 10.83 | Pre-Deal |
| IRIS ACQUISITION CORP II | IRAB | 1.2% | $ 10.07 | Pre-Deal |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | -24.7% | $ 7.79 | Announced |
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -8.4% | $ 10.18 | Pre-Deal |
| SPARK I ACQUISITION CORP | SPKL | -2.1% | $ 11.69 | Announced |
| BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP | BKHA | -2.0% | $ 12.10 | Announced |
| AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM ACQUISITION CORP A | AEXA | -1.7% | $ 11.50 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much was redeemed at the FVN-MicroTouch merger vote?Future Vision II Acquisition Corp (FVN) reported 3,758,515 shares redeemed, removing $41M from trust at $10.97 per share as holders approved the MicroTouch Technology Inc deal.
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What did Catalyst Acquisition Corp. (CATL) raise in its July 28, 2026 IPO?Catalyst Acquisition Corp. (CATL) priced a $200M SPAC IPO on July 28, 2026. The SPAC targets opportunities in video games, media and entertainment.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in July 2026 through July 28?16 SPAC IPOs priced for $3.41B through July 28, 2026, compared with 18 IPOs for $3.63B over the first 28 days of June 2026. Totals include over-allotment.
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What other vote results were reported on July 28, 2026?
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When is the RFAI deal vote scheduled?Rf Acquisition Corp II (RFAI) set its deal vote for August 19, 2026.