SPAC IPO Update — July 31, 2026
2 SPAC IPOs priced on July 31, 2026, raising $460M; July MTD now stands at 18 IPOs totaling $3.88B over 31 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 18 IPOs ($3.88B) vs. first 31 days of last month 20 ($4.32B) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
East West Ave Acquisition Corp. priced its $100M IPO on July 31, 2026, and trades on Nasdaq under EWAVU. The SPAC’s sponsors include East West Ave LLC and NFR Capital Limited. No specific target sector disclosed.
Structure: 10M units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one right to receive one-fourth of one share upon business combination. D. Boral Capital LLC sole book-runner.
Churchill Capital Corp XIII priced its $360M IPO on July 30, 2026, and trades on Nasdaq under XIIIU. Founded by Michael Klein, the SPAC targets businesses that can benefit from the strategic and transactional experience of its founder.
Structure: 36M units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit = one Class A ordinary share + 1/10 of one redeemable warrant. Citigroup sole book-running manager.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Jul 31 | XIII | Churchill Capital Corp XIII | $360M | 100.0% |
| Jul 31 | EWAV | East West Ave Acquisition Corp. | $100M | 100.5% |
| Jul 28 | CATL | CATALYST ACQUISITION CORP | $200M | 100.0% |
| Jul 24 | MTAK | MARKET TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP | $200M $5M overallotment | 100.5% |
| Jul 24 | PLCI | PELICAN ACQUISITION II CORP | $75M $11M overallotment | 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 31, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
LAKESHORE ACQUISITION III CORP (LCCC) * Extend to August 1, 20275,082,213 redeemed
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
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.
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
Andretti Acquisition Corp II (POLE) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: August 28, 2026 * trust $10.83
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
August 3: OCEAN CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORP (OCAC)
July 31: SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION I CORP (NCO)
July 31: COLUMBUS CIRCLE CAPITAL CORP III (CCCT)
July 31: FUTUREWAVE ACQUISITION CORP (FWAC)
July 30: SNOW ROTHSCHILD ACQUISITION CORP (ISNR)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
DIGITAL ASSET ACQUISITION CORP (DAAQ) * Vote PostponedDAAQ postpones the meeting to approve the Old Glory Bank merger to Aug 14, 2026.
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP (KVAC) * DelistingKeen Vision Acquisition Corporation faces Nasdaq delisting; will trade OTC and seeks to re-list after a future business combination.
SPAC LISTING RULE NOTICES
COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP (COLA) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq grants Columbus Acquisition an extension to regain compliance with the minimum holders rule through November 18, 2026.
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP (KVAC) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq to delist Keen Vision after SPAC non-compliance; will trade OTC; plans to relist if a business combination closes.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP IX (CCIX) -> Liquidation on July 28
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — July 31, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
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| PELICAN ACQUISITION II CORP | PLCIU |
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SPAC Movers — July 31, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
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| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | 32.7% | $ 21.90 | Announced |
| DIGITAL ASSET ACQUISITION CORP | DAAQ | 21.9% | $ 8.40 | Announced |
| D BORAL ARC ACQUISITION I CORP | BCAR | 17.1% | $ 4.87 | Announced |
| BLUEPORT ACQUISITION LTD | BPAC | 9.9% | $ 9.18 | Announced |
| CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP | NOEM | 8.5% | $ 12.00 | Pre-Deal |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | -7.5% | $ 6.00 | Announced |
| BEST SPAC I ACQUISITION CORP | BSAA | -7.1% | $ 10.66 | Announced |
| BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP | BKHA | -2.6% | $ 11.78 | Announced |
| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -2.2% | $ 10.88 | Pre-Deal |
| EUREKA ACQUISITION CORP | EURK | -1.6% | $ 11.99 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What merger did Mckinley Acquisition Corp announce on July 31, 2026?Mckinley Acquisition Corp (MKLY) announced a merger with Space-Eyes, Inc., a U.S. geospatial intelligence and technology company focused on maritime operations, disaster monitoring, defense, and security missions.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in July 2026 through July 31?18 SPAC IPOs priced for $3.88B through July 31, 2026, compared with 20 IPOs for $4.32B over the same prior-month-to-date period.
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Which SPAC IPOs priced on July 31, 2026?
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What was East West Ave Acquisition Corp’s trust funding percentage?East West Ave Acquisition Corp (EWAV) reported initial trust funding of 100.5% on its $100M IPO.
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What happened at Lakeshore Acquisition III Corp’s extension vote?Lakeshore Acquisition III Corp (LCCC) approved an extension to August 1, 2027, with 5,082,213 shares redeemed; the vote-results data did not report dollars removed from trust.