SPAC IPO Update — September 18, 2026
1 SPAC IPO priced on September 18, 2026, raising $150M; September MTD now stands at 3 IPOs totaling $500M over 18 sessions.
SPAC IPO Count
Month-to-date: 3 IPOs ($500M) vs. first 18 days of last month 8 ($1.25B) · 12-mo avg: 17/mo
Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. is targeting businesses in the biotech and healthcare sectors, aiming to leverage their management’s expertise in drug discovery and development. The SPAC plans to focus on companies with proven unit economics and competitive positions.
Structure: 15 million units at $10.00 each. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. No press release available for book-runner details.
| Date | Ticker | Issuer | IPO Size | Trust Funding |
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| Sep 18 | LEDR | Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. | $150M | 100.7% |
| Sep 17 | HYAC | Haymaker Acquisition Corp V | $250M | 100.0% |
Daily SPAC Update — September 18, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
NEWHOLD INVESTMENT CORP III (NHIC) * Deal Approved with Newcleo Ltd
SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
September 10 | Arc Group Acquisition I Corp (ARCL) + Firstborn Top Capital Sdn BhdFirstborn Top Capital Sdn Bhd, founded in 2019, is a licensed private financing company based in Malaysia. It provides a range of credit products for individuals, including vehicle financing, property-backed loans, and personal expense financing, as well as corporate financing solutions such as working capital facilities and M&A financing. The company offers a one-working-day credit approval process and features fixed monthly interest rates with flexible loan terms of up to five years.
September 16 | Acp Holdings Acquisition Corp (ACGC) + May MobilityMay Mobility develops autonomous vehicle technology for commercial ride-hail services. Its AI system operates on-vehicle, utilizing deep learning and real-time reasoning to navigate complex road situations. In partnership with companies like Toyota, NTT, Lyft, Uber, and Grab, it provides Autonomy-as-a-Service (AaaS) and has completed over half a million commercial autonomous rides in the U.S. and Japan.
September 15 | Flag Ship Acquisition Corp (FSHP) + Bluechip & Co. HoldingsBluechip & Co. Holdings is a holding company based in the Cayman Islands that operates through subsidiaries. Its business encompasses insurance-related customer acquisition, financial education, referral services, U.S. capital markets advisory, AI-driven online advertising, and data center services.
SPAC EXTENSIONS
RIBBON ACQUISITION CORP (RIBB) * Extension FilingRibbon Acquisition Corp deposits $125,000 to extend the SPAC deadline to Oct 15, 2026.
BAYVIEW ACQUISITION CORP (BAYA) * Extension FilingBayview Acquisition extends its deadline for a business combination by one month with a $50,000 extension; fourth extension.
SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-09-10: EMCG + Tianji Tire Global
SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
September 18: CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XIII (XIII)
September 17: CATALYST ACQUISITION CORP (CATL)
September 17: THREE LIONS ACQUISITION CORP (TLAC)
OTHER SPAC NEWS
ACP HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CORP (ACGC) * Media TranscriptACP Holdings and May Mobility announce a business combination with a $120 million PIPE to accelerate driver-out robotaxi commercialization.
METAL SKY STAR ACQUISITION CORP (MSSAF) * Auditor Change
SPAC LISTING RULE NOTICES
CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP (NOEM) * Listing Rule NoticeCO2 Energy Transition Corp. will move its listing to Nasdaq Capital Market on Sept 16, 2026.
FIFTH ERA ACQUISITION CORP I (FERA) * Listing Rule NoticeNasdaq notified Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I of non-compliance with minimum holders; 45 days to propose a cure, with possible extension or transfer.
SPAC Movers — September 18, 2026
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCGX ACQUISITION CORP | TCGX | 8.5% | $ 15.03 | Pre-Deal |
| HENNESSY CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORP VII | HVII | 5.9% | $ 10.75 | Announced |
| INFLECTION POINT ACQUISITION CORP V | IPEX | 5.0% | $ 10.38 | Announced |
| RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP IV | RACD | 2.1% | $ 12.00 | Pre-Deal |
| VIKING ACQUISITION CORP I | VACI | 1.6% | $ 8.64 | Announced |
| Company | Ticker | Change | Price | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIBBON ACQUISITION CORP | RIBB | -2.5% | $ 7.41 | Announced |
| COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP | COLA | -1.7% | $ 10.65 | Announced |
| YHN ACQUISITION I LTD | YHNA | -1.3% | $ 11.05 | Announced |
| PALOMA ACQUISITION CORP I | PALO | -1.0% | $ 9.98 | Pre-Deal |
| CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP | NOEM | -0.9% | $ 10.58 | Pre-Deal |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the target business in the ACGC-May Mobility deal?May Mobility develops autonomous-vehicle technology for commercial ride-hail services and offers Autonomy-as-a-Service with partners including Toyota, Lyft, Uber and Grab.
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What happened at the NHIC-Newcleo vote?NewHold Investment Corp III (NHIC) received shareholder approval for its combination with Newcleo Ltd.; the vote data did not disclose redeemed shares, trust cash removed or trust-per-share.
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How many SPAC IPOs priced in September 2026 through September 18?3 SPAC IPOs priced for $500M through September 18, 2026, compared with 8 IPOs for $1.25B over the same period in August 2026.
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What were the IPO terms for Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. (LEDR)?Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. (LEDR) priced a $150M SPAC IPO on September 18, 2026. Initial trust funding was 100.7% of $10 par.
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What Nasdaq listing issue did Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I disclose?Nasdaq notified Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I (FERA) of non-compliance with minimum-holder requirements and gave the company time to propose a cure.