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Page 35SPAClife Gets Better with Two DAs
SPAClife gets better with two deal announcements…in biotech. More fun with short squeezes at SKYH. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
Vickers Seals the Deal with Scilex, More Mining This Week with MTAL
More mining action as MTAL acquires CSA Copper Mine. Moelis nixes IPO plans and of course more deal cancellations. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
Ciao! Pan Euro EV Charging Network Allego Debuts
Glorified extension cords or SaaS story? With EV charging margins ~20%, the software/cloud angle looks like a stretch without better visibility into long-term profitability and…
SPACs still raising capital, Neuberger has more in the works
Neuberger Berman announces $1.9 billion in committed capital. CFVI’s Rumble seems to pivot by adding “non-political” content. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
Amidst SPAC Carnage, Michael Dell’s MSDA Makes High Profile Add
MSDA makes a high-profile Board addition. CCIF and Denham pull their IPOs. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
DWAC nosedives amidst scant details and app hiccups
DWAC nosedives, VPCB cancels Kredivo deal and the rest of the day’s news in SPACs.
SPAC financing gets more creative amidst clogged PIPE market
SPAC financing has gotten increasingly more creative as the once hot PIPE market is very cold.
Without Committed Financing, SPAC Deals Done at Peak Valuations at Risk
Expect more SPAC deal cancellations as last year’s bubble valuations make them tougher to execute while committed financing dries up.
SPAC Carnage Continues, MTAC and Memic Call off Deal
MTAC and Memic Innovative cancelled their SPAC deal in the 11th of 2022. We recap the rest of the day in SPACs.
In the Earnings Spotlight: Cepton (CPTN)
DeSPAC CPTN reports Q4 earnings today aftermarket. We continue to see LiDAR as a 2023 story.
Tims China gets a haircut in SLCR SPAC Deal
Amidst SPAC meltdown, LBBB prices $60M IPO. SLCR cuts valuation on Tims China, GLAQ extends. And all the day’s news in SPACs.
DWAC: Where Big Tech and Free Speech Collide
Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC) in merging with Trump’s Truth Social is targeting the disruption of traditional and social media.
SPAC Market Review – February 2022
The SPAC market is a wreck, but if February taught investors anything, it’s that good fundamental stories can still prevail.
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman on SATL’s Progress Since deSPAC
Satellogic CEO Emiliano Kargieman discusses company’s plans for orbit and how they stand out in a newly competitive market.
Earnings Spotlight: Sofi Technologies (SOFI)
Nope, SOFI won’t print a perfect quarter. But expect stronger hands to prevail, thanks to a still high short interest and Goldman Sachs for the pre-quarter downgrade.
Earnings Spotlight: EV maker Lucid Group (LCID)
LCID stock is running hot into its Q4 earnings report, today aftermarket. The big question is what investors are willing to pay for growth.
MoneyLion CEO Dee Choubey on its deSPAC and the Road Ahead
ML stock got crushed following its deSPAC. But, with exciting new services and a clearer path to profitability, MoneyLion looks ready to roar.
SPACs for Yield with Crossing Bridge Advisors Founder David Sherman
Crossing Bridge Advisors founder David Sherman argues that even with the bloom off the rose for deSPACs, there is money to be made.
Exclusive: Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath Joins the Podcast
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath isn’t here for a ‘short, quick win.’ He’s building a premium electric brand that’s nothing like its competitors. Or its parent, Volvo.
Cepton CEO Dr. Jun Pei Is Feeling Confident That the Company Has What It Takes to Lead in LiDAR
With its deSPAC behind it, the industry’s largest ADAS production win, and ties to auto giants Ford and GM, CPTN is off to a good start.
Two Warburg SPACs and JAWS Try for a 3-way Merger Deal
Scaling up for a potential $20 billion deal. In a rare, 3-way SPAC deal, two SPACs backed by buyout firm Warburg, Pincus (Warburg Pincus Capital Corp I-A, Warburg Pincus Capital…
Valentine’s breakup for ASAX’s SPAC Deal with HotelPlanner and Reservations.com
ASAX proves breaking up doesn’t have to be hard to do. Valentine’s day proves to be a day of unrequited love for Astrea Acquisition Corp. (ASAX), which terminated its merger with…
Inflation Came in Hot (Again), Adding Fuel to the SPAC Redemption Fire
A continued upward inflation trend will likely further push up already sky high SPAC redemption rates as investors look for additional liquidity.
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye, On Why Now is the Time to Look at LiDAR
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye (NASDAQ:LIDR), provides his take on Autonomous Driving, why a lidar shakeout is coming, and what the carmakers really want.