SPAC Research & Analysis

Cartesian Growth Corp III (CGCT) reported about $239.96M redeemed from trust on May 28, 2026 after shareholders approved its merger. CGCT’s vote outcome was marked deal approved, and Lionano SE Inc. was listed as the target company.

Newhold Investment Corp Iii (NHIC) and Translational Development Acquisition Corp (TDAC) announced mergers on May 27, 2026, and Disciplined Growth Acquisition Corporation (DGAC) priced a $150M IPO. NHIC targets Newcleo Ltd in advanced modular nuclear reactors; TDAC targets ProLogium in lithium ceramic batteries.

Hadron Energy (HDRN) began trading as a DeSPAC on May 26, 2026, bringing a modular micro-reactor developer public. The company targets AI data centers, remote communities and industrial hubs. May issuance totals 18 SPAC IPOs for $2,374M through 26 sessions.

BurTech Acquisition Corp II (BRKH) and Peace Acquisition Corp. (PECE) priced 2 SPAC IPOs on May 22, 2026, raising $140M combined. BRKH targets real estate, infrastructure and lifestyle brands; PECE targets businesses across Asia, excluding Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Three SPAC IPOs priced on May 21, 2026, with OHAC, APUR and FXAC raising $325M combined. OHAC led the group at $160M, APUR added $90M and FXAC raised $75M, lifting May MTD issuance to 16 IPOs for $2,274M through 21 sessions.

PHP Ventures Acquisition (PPHP) used a $957.30 sponsor deposit to push its combination deadline to June 16, 2026. The extension came as deal amendments, rather than new merger announcements or IPO pricings, carried the SPAC docket on May 20, 2026.

Iron Horse Acquisition II (IRHO) amended its Electra merger agreement and filed a Form S-4 on May 19, 2026. Separately, BSAA held an extension vote, FSHP set a June 11, 2026 extension vote, and May SPAC IPO activity reached 11 deals totaling $1,799M through the first 19 days.

Viking Acquisition Corp I (VACI) amended its NorthStar merger agreement, revising redemption timing and closing steps and clarifying tax treatment. Separately, CAEP completed its Air DeSPAC as AIIR. May MTD reached 11 SPAC IPOs / $1,775M through 18 days vs. 6 / $785M over the same span last month.

2 SPAC IPOs priced today, with Berto Acquisition Corp. II (GUAC) raising $250M and Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp (IDAC) raising $150M; IDAC funded trust at 100.5% of par. May MTD totals 9 IPOs / $1,425M through 15 days vs. 5 / $725M over the same span last month. Separately, RAAQ advanced its IQM merger with an F-4 filing.

SIM Acquisition I (SIMA) lost $242M from trust on its extension approval to Jul. 12, 2027, and Cantor Equity Partners III (CAEP) cleared its Air deal after $234M in redemptions. Separately, GSR V Acquisition (GSRV) priced a $200M IPO, taking May MTD to 7 SPAC IPOs / $1,025M through 14 days.

GP-ACT III Acquisition (GPAT) disclosed non-redemption agreements tied to extension and trust-amendment votes, with investors pledging support and no redemptions alongside sponsor share transfers. Breeze Acquisition Corp. II (BREZ) priced a $125M IPO today with 100.2% initial trust funding; May MTD is 6 IPOs for $825M through 13 sessions vs. 2 IPOs / $350M at the same point last month.

Cantor Equity Partners III (CAEP) announced a forward purchase with Harraden Circle to fund the CAEP-AIR-Pubco business combination. Columbus Acquisition (COLA) issued a convertible extension note to WISeSat.Space. MTD: 5 SPAC IPOs raised $700M through the first 12 sessions of May vs. 2 IPOs / $350M over the same span in April.