SPAC IPO Update — October 9, 2026
No SPAC IPOs priced on October 9, 2026; October MTD now stands at 2 IPOs totaling $310M over 9 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% |
| Oct 01 | PORT | SOUTHPORT ACQUISITION CORP II | $200M $10M overallotment | 101.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — October 9, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
DT CLOUD STAR ACQUISITION CORP (DTSQ) * Extend to October 26, 2027787,135 redeemed
CALISA ACQUISITION CORP (ALIS) * Deal Approved with Goodvision AI Inc
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
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.
October 7 | Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR) + KQC Quantum IncKQC Quantum Inc. is the Delaware parent company of Korea Quantum Computing Co., Ltd., founded in 2021 and based in Busan, South Korea, with an office in Seoul. It assists enterprises in implementing quantum computing and quantum-safe security solutions. Its Qubiteer platform leverages AI to address business challenges using classical, quantum, or hybrid methods, while also providing access to various quantum technologies and integrating post-quantum cryptography products for customers in the financial, industrial, and public sectors.
October 6 | Cslm Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III Ltd (KOYN) + First DigitalFirst Digital offers trust and custody services via First Digital Trust Limited, a licensed provider in Hong Kong. It issues FDUSD, a USD-referenced stablecoin, and develops Finance District (fd.xyz), an ecosystem for the agentic economy. The company holds licenses and registrations in Hong Kong and Canada.
EXTENSION VOTES
QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP (QETA)vote October 9, 2026 -> extend from October 10, 2026 to October 10, 2027
STARRY SEA ACQUISITION CORP (SSEA)vote October 9, 2026 -> extend from November 7, 2026 to November 7, 2027
SPAC EXTENSIONS
DT CLOUD STAR ACQUISITION CORP (DTSQ) * Extension FilingDT Cloud Star Management deposited $75,000 to extend the SPAC deadline to Oct 26, 2026.
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
October 8: SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION II CORP (SCAT)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI (CCXI) * Media TranscriptAgility previews Digit 5 launch, $300M in Digit 5 orders, and a Churchill SPAC go-public to fund scale.
QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP (QETA) * Vote AdjournedQuetta reconvenes the special meeting on Oct 9, 2026 to extend proxy solicitation; prior proxies remain valid.
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
METAL SKY STAR ACQUISITION CORP (MSSAF) -> Liquidation on October 2
SPAC Movers — October 9, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERBOX CORP IV | SBXD | 2.6% | $ 11.39 | Announced |
| RF ACQUISITION CORP II | RFAI | 1.6% | $ 37.76 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP III | RACC | 1.5% | $ 10.30 | Announced |
| YHN ACQUISITION I LTD | YHNA | 1.4% | $ 11.19 | Announced |
| SPARK I ACQUISITION CORP | SPKL | 1.1% | $ 11.63 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALISA ACQUISITION CORP | ALIS | -12.1% | $ 9.70 | Announced |
| QUETTA ACQUISITION CORP | QETA | -10.8% | $ 11.60 | Announced |
| BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP | BKHA | -5.2% | $ 12.33 | Announced |
| TCGX ACQUISITION CORP | TCGX | -4.4% | $ 12.03 | Pre-Deal |
| ARMADA ACQUISITION CORP II | XPRN | -3.2% | $ 24.20 | Announced |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What did Gigcapital8 Corp announce on October 9, 2026?Gigcapital8 Corp (GIW) announced a merger with Quantisimo Corp, a sovereign quantum platform developer focused on cryptographic roots of trust, post-quantum security and quantum networking.
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What happened at Calisa Acquisition Corp’s Goodvision AI vote?Calisa Acquisition Corp (ALIS) received shareholder approval for its merger with Goodvision AI Inc today; no redemption dollar figure was provided in the structured vote data.
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How many shares were redeemed at DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp’s extension vote?DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corp (DTSQ) had 787,135 shares redeemed on its extension approval, which extended the deadline to October 26, 2027.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in October 2026 through October 9?2 SPAC IPOs priced for $310M through October 9, 2026, compared with 1 IPO for $100M over the same first 9 days of September 2026.