SPAC IPO Update — October 13, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on October 13, 2026; October MTD now stands at 2 IPOs totaling $310M over 13 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 | PAXG | PINE TREE ACQUISITION CORP | $100M | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — October 13, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
IX ACQUISITION CORP (IXAQF) * Extend to October 12, 2027435,000 redeemed
MERGER VOTES
Black Hawk Acquisition Corp (BKHA) + Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc.
Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Gabriel, California, founded in 2008. It focuses on developing p53-based cancer therapeutics using precision-engineered microvesicles. Its lead product candidate, ecm-RV/p53, is a non-viral nanoparticle RNA vesicle containing p53 mRNA. Although unapproved in the U.S. and Japan, it has been administered to patients in Tokyo since 2018 under specific regulations. The candidate targets various solid tumors, including advanced breast, pancreatic, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers. Vesicor plans to initiate preclinical testing in the U.S. and submit an IND application to the FDA, with clinical trials expected to start in 2026.
EXTENSION VOTES
QUARTZSEA ACQUISITION CORP (QSEA)vote October 13, 2026 -> extend from October 19, 2026 to February 19, 2027
ALPHA STAR ACQUISITION CORP (ALSAF)vote October 13, 2026 -> extend from December 15, 2026 to December 15, 2027
HEALTHCARE AI ACQUISITION CORP (HAIA)vote October 13, 2026 -> extend from October 14, 2026 until October 14, 2027
SPAC EXTENSIONS
RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP (RDAC) * Extension FilingRising Dragon issued two unsecured notes of $55,637.41 to SZG Limited to extend the merger deadline to Oct 15, 2026; notes are non-interest bearing and may be converted into private units at $10 per unit.
DeSPACs
October 12 | XPRN DeSPAC → Evernorth Holdings Inc. (XRPN)Evernorth Holdings Inc. will operate as a publicly traded digital asset treasury, offering investors exposure to XRP. It plans to actively grow its XRP per share using a combination of institutional and decentralized finance yield strategies, ecosystem participation, and capital markets activities. The structure aims to provide a regulated, liquid, and transparent investment option.
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
October 9 | Quantumsphere Acquisition Corp (QUMS) + Fortune Favor Technology IncFortune Favor Technology Inc. provides technology consulting services and solutions for medical cold-chain transportation through its subsidiaries. It offers design, sourcing, supply chain, and application support for temperature-sensitive products. The company serves medical terminals, distributors, and operators with both standard and customized solutions.
October 9 | Gigcapital8 Corp (GIW) + Quantisimo CorpQuantisimo Corp is developing a sovereign quantum vertical platform focused on integrating various quantum technologies, including cryptographic roots of trust, post-quantum security, and quantum networking. It plans to build an initial portfolio that includes interests in Miraex SA, SEALCOIN AG, WeCan Group SA, and WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. The company aims to expand its quantum capabilities through technology development, strategic investments, and acquisitions.
October 8 | Pioneer Acquisition I Corp (PACH) + Green AI Cloud IncGreen AI Cloud Inc is a European Cloud Service Provider that offers Super Compute AI for large AI models. It operates in Sweden, leveraging access to green energy, carbon offset facilities, and data center infrastructure to provide cost-efficient and sustainable cloud services.
October 8 | Digital Asset Acquisition Corp (DAAQ) + About Titan Strategics ASTitan Strategics AS holds exploration licenses for Ranstad, Sweden’s largest former uranium mine, and approximately 207 km² of the surrounding Billingen uranium district. It aims to define a modern S-K 1300 Mineral Resource at Billingen and develop a European nuclear fuel platform to reduce Europe’s reliance on imported uranium.
SPAC Movers — October 13, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP | BKHA | 12.7% | $ 13.00 | Announced |
| STARRY SEA ACQUISITION CORP | SSEA | 5.3% | $ 10.99 | Announced |
| AIMEI HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | AFJK | 3.2% | $ 12.50 | Pre-Deal |
| RISING DRAGON ACQUISITION CORP | RDAC | 2.8% | $ 5.58 | Announced |
| SILVERBOX CORP IV | SBXD | 2.6% | $ 11.39 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP | QETA | -29.3% | $ 11.60 | Announced |
| FUTURE VISION II ACQUISITION CORP | FVN | -9.2% | $ 7.93 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP IV | RACD | -1.8% | $ 11.49 | Pre-Deal |
| SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION II CORP | SCAT | -1.6% | $ 9.88 | Pre-Deal |
| TCGX ACQUISITION CORP | TCGX | -1.6% | $ 12.32 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What did Black Hawk Acquisition Corp vote on October 13, 2026?Black Hawk Acquisition Corp (BKHA) held a merger vote on its proposed combination with Vesicor Therapeutics, Inc., a San Gabriel, California biotech focused on cancer therapeutics.
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What happened at IX Acquisition Corp’s extension vote?IX Acquisition Corp (IXAQF) received approval to extend its deadline to October 12, 2027. The vote saw 435,000 shares redeemed.
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Which SPACs held extension votes on October 13, 2026?
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in October 2026 through October 13?2 SPAC IPOs priced for $310M, including over-allotment, through the first 13 October sessions; September had a single IPO for $100M over the same span.
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What DeSPAC completed this week?XPRN DeSPACed into Evernorth Holdings Inc. (XRPN) on October 12, 2026, creating a public digital-asset treasury focused on XRP exposure.