SPACs

U.S. Venture Capital Raised Falls 30% in Q3
Capital Markets

U.S. Venture Capital Raised Falls 30% in Q3

Early- and late-stage deals fell as VC investors became more apprehensive with the drop in valuations and lack of exits.
By Vincent Ryan | November 16, 2022
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SEC Issues Risk Disclosure Guidance for Chinese Issuers
Risk & Compliance

SEC Issues Risk Disclosure Guidance for Chinese Issuers

“Recent events have highlighted the risks associated with investing in companies that are based in or that have the majority of their operations" in China.
By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2021
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SEC Chief Outlines Possible SPAC Reforms
Risk & Compliance

SEC Chief Outlines Possible SPAC Reforms

“Functionally, the SPAC target IPO is akin to a traditional IPO. Thus, investors deserve the protections they receive from traditional IPOs."
By Matthew Heller | December 9, 2021
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November SPAC Calendar: Upcoming Votes
M&A

November SPAC Calendar: Upcoming Votes

Nextdoor, Bird, Aurora, and Wejo are among the companies scheduled to merge with a SPAC this month.
By Lauren Muskett | November 2, 2021
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SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes
M&A

SPAC Merger Calendar: Upcoming Votes

WeWork, Redbox, NextNav, Bakkt, and Algoma Steel are among the companies scheduled to merge with a SPAC this month.
By Vincent Ryan | October 4, 2021
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IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds
IPOs

IPO Activity Slows in Q3 to $94.6B in Proceeds

"Global IPO markets continue to perform well in Q3 2021, already outperforming the entirety of 2020 by both deal numbers and proceeds."
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2021
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5 SPACs To Watch In The Second Half
Risk

5 SPACs To Watch In The Second Half

Lucid Motors, Southeast Asia's Grab, and Lottery.com are among the companies that have deals lined up.
By Vincent Ryan | June 29, 2021
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SPAC Activity Slows Down
Credit & Capital

SPAC Activity Slows Down

The SPAC market slowed down last week with three deal announcements and no offerings.
By Lauren Muskett | April 26, 2021
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CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis
Strategy

CFOs See Silver Linings to Coronavirus Crisis

Grant Thornton reports that more than 60% of CFOs cited improved flexible and remote work environments as an upside of the pandemic.
By Matthew Heller | March 31, 2021
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Cazoo to Go Public in $7B SPAC Deal
IPOs

Cazoo to Go Public in $7B SPAC Deal

The U.K. used-car seller will list on the NYSE by merging with blank check company Ajax.
By Lauren Muskett | March 29, 2021
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SPACs vs. Traditional IPOs
Credit & Capital

SPACs vs. Traditional IPOs

Here are the positives and negatives of the SPAC market for both investors and private companies to consider.
By Lauren Muskett | February 22, 2021
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Reg A+ Offerings Are Having a Moment
Credit & Capital

Reg A+ Offerings Are Having a Moment

SPACs got most of the headlines in 2020, but it was also a breakout year for another IPO alternative: Reg A+.
By Lauren Muskett | February 11, 2021
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Taboola Going Public in SPAC Deal
Technology

Taboola Going Public in SPAC Deal

The digital ad company has partnerships with over 9,000 digital properties, including CNBC, NBC News, and Business Insider.
By Lauren Muskett | January 25, 2021
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7 SPACs to Play the Rise of Bitcoin, Crypto Stocks
IPOs

7 SPACs to Play the Rise of Bitcoin, Crypto Stocks

Here is a look at some special purpose acquisition companies that could target cryptocurrency firms or have already announced a deal in the space.
By Lauren Muskett | January 21, 2021
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SPACs Require Best-in-Class Communications From the Get-Go
Mergers & Acquisitions

SPACs Require Best-in-Class Communications From the Get-Go

Messaging delivered in an IPO or transaction of any type sets the tone for the long term and must be carefully crafted.
By Moira Conlon | December 17, 2020
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