SPAC IPO Update — July 8, 2026
1 SPAC IPO priced on July 8, 2026, raising $275M; July MTD now stands at 5 IPOs totaling $1.28B over 8 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 5 IPOs ($1.28B) vs. first 8 days of last month 6 ($1.18B) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
Freedom Metals Acquisition Corp. aims to target companies in the critical minerals and mining sectors, focusing on opportunities that align with supply chain resilience and energy transition. The SPAC is structured to leverage its team’s expertise in navigating public market dynamics and resource development.
Structure: 27.5M units at $10.00 each, with each unit comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one warrant. Cohen & Co is the lead book-runner.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Jul 08 | FDMM | Freedom Metals Acquisition Corp. | $275M | 100.0% |
| Jul 07 | BCCQ | Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III | $300M | 100.0% |
| Jul 02 | MIAC | MERIDIAN3 INDUSTRIALS ACQUISITION CORP | $175M | 100.0% |
| Jul 02 | VII | VIKING ACQUISITION CORP II | $200M $30M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jul 01 | OSPR | OSPREY ACQUISITION CORP III | $261M $39M overallotment | 100.0% |
| Jun 30 | AAC | ARES ACQUISITION CORP III | $345M $50M overallotment | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — July 8, 2026
SPAC DEAL & EXTENSION VOTES SET
Digital Asset Acquisition Corp (DAAQ) * DEAL VOTE SET: July 31, 2026 * trust $10.44
D Boral Arc Acquisition I Corp (BCAR) * DEAL VOTE SET: July 29, 2026 * trust $10.51
Lakeshore Acquisition III Corp (LCCC) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: July 27, 2026 * trust $10.44
Co2 Energy Transition Corp (NOEM) * EXTENSION VOTE SET: July 21, 2026 * trust $10.54
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
July 7: ALPEX ACQUISITION CORP (ALPX)
July 6: IRON DOME ACQUISITION I CORP (IDAC)
July 6: PATRIOT ACQUISITION CORP (PTAC)
July 6: BERTO ACQUISITION CORP II (GUAC)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
TRANSLATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION CORP (TDAC) * F-4 FiledProLogium Holding filed Form F-4; Translational Development Acquisition issued a July 6, 2026 press release.
SPAC Executive & Director Moves — July 8, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Moves |
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| FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP | FORL |
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| GOLDENSTONE ACQUISITION LTD | GDST |
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| OSPREY ACQUISITION CORP III | OSPRU |
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| VIKING ACQUISITION CORP II | VII.U |
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SPAC Movers — July 8, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
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| LEAPFROG ACQUISITION CORP | LFAC | 32.9% | $ 13.37 | Pre-Deal |
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | 16.4% | $ 5.76 | Announced |
| PERCEPTIVE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS CORP | PCSC | 6.2% | $ 11.50 | Announced |
| EUREKA ACQUISITION CORP | EURK | 2.7% | $ 11.74 | Announced |
| SILVERBOX CORP IV | SBXD | 0.8% | $ 10.92 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
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| STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP | APAC | -20.1% | $ 9.11 | Pre-Deal |
| SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP III | SVAC | -19.6% | $ 8.25 | Announced |
| CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI | CCXI | -7.9% | $ 15.86 | Announced |
| SPARK I ACQUISITION CORP | SPKL | -3.2% | $ 12.26 | Announced |
| JATT II ACQUISITION CORP | TBD | -2.4% | $ 12.00 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in July 2026 through July 8?5 SPAC IPOs priced for $1.28B (incl. over-allotment) through July 8, 2026, versus 6 IPOs for $1.18B over the first 8 days of June 2026.
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Who is in Freedom Metals Acquisition Corp. (FDMM)’s leadership lineup?Peter Finan is CEO and Martin Zinny is CFO. Directors include Bronwyn Barnes, Dean Callas, Hugh Callaghan, Michael Porter and Quinton Todd Hennigh.
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Which deal votes were scheduled today?
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Which extension votes were scheduled today?
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What is the status of Translational Development Acquisition Corp (TDAC)’s ProLogium filing?ProLogium Holding filed Form F-4, and Translational Development Acquisition Corp (TDAC) issued a July 6, 2026 press release tied to the process.