Two nano-cap IPOs debuted this past week, but were both too small at pricing to make our market cap cut-off. Two SPACs also listed. Meanwhile, five small IPOs and three SPAC submitted initial filings.
Two blank check companies priced this week. Bleichroeder Acquisition I (BACQU) raised $250 million to target the TMT sector. Newbury Street Acquisition II (NTWOU), the second SPAC led by the former COO of Turner Sports, raised $150 million.
Social media branding app Thumzup Media (TZUP) priced its Nasdaq uplisting at the low end to raise $7 million at a $46 million market cap. The company's app is designed to connect advertisers with individuals who are willing to tell their friends about the advertisers' products. Thumzup Media finished the week up 17%.
Gelteq (GELS), an Australian developer of gel-based formulations of drugs, nutrients, and pet care products, priced its Nasdaq IPO below its proposed target to raise $5 million at a $38 million market cap. It finished the week down -38%.
| 2 IPOs During the Week of October 28th, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuer Business | Deal Size | Market Cap at IPO | Price vs. Midpoint | First Day Return | Return at 11/01 |
| Bleichroeder Acq. I (BACQU) | $250M | $313M | 0% | +0% | +0% |
| Blank check company formed by investment veterans targeting the TMT sector. | |||||
| Newbury Street Acq. II (NTWOU) | $150M | $210M | 0% | +0% | +0% |
| Second blank check company led by the former COO of Turner Sports. | |||||
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Five IPOs submitted initial filings this past week, all hailing from the Asia Pacific region. Singapore-based marine fuel provider Uni-Fuels (UFG) filed to raise $14 million at a $149 million market cap. Singapore-based blockchain provider GrowHub (TGHL) filed to raise $12 million at a $109 million market cap. Japanese wi-fi device maker PicoCELA (PCLA) filed to raise $10 million at a $125 million market cap. China-based cross-border supply chain services provider Transten Global (TTG) filed to raise $10 million. Hong Kong-based cross-border supply chain services provider Hong Kong Pharma (HKPD) filed to raise $8 million at a $55 million market cap.
Three SPAC also submitted initial filings. K&F Growth Acquisition II (KFIIU) filed to raise $250 million to target entertainment. Archimedes Tech SPAC II (ATIIU) filed to raise $200 million to target AI, cloud services, and automotive tech. Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO), the tenth blank check company formed by Cantor Fitzgerald, filed to raise $200 million.
| 8 Filings During the Week of October 28th, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuer Business | Deal Size | Sector | Lead Underwriter |
| Cantor Equity Partners I (CEPO) | $200M | SPAC | Cantor Fitz. |
| Tenth blank check company formed by Cantor Fitzgerald. | |||
| GrowHub (TGHL) | $12M | Technology | Network 1 |
| Singapore-based provider of a blockchain system for food supply chain traceability. | |||
| K&F Growth Acq. II (KFIIU) | $250M | SPAC | BTIG |
| Blank check company targeting in-person and mobile experiential entertainment. | |||
| PicoCELA (PCLA) | $10M | Technology | Benjamin Securities |
| Japanese maker of mesh Wi-Fi access point devices. | |||
| Archimedes Tech SPAC II (ATIIU) | $200M | SPAC | BTIG |
| Blank check company targeting AI, cloud services, and automotive tech. | |||
| Hong Kong Pharma (HKPD) | $8M | Health Care | Bancroft Capital |
| Provides cross-border supply chain and distribution services for OTC drugs in China. | |||
| Transten Global (TTG) | $10M | Industrials | Tiger Brokers |
| China-based provider of cross-border supply chain services. | |||
| Uni-Fuels (UFG) | $14M | Energy | R. F. Lafferty |
| Singapore-based provider of marine fuels. | |||
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IPO Market Snapshot
The Renaissance IPO Indices are market cap weighted baskets of newly public companies. As of 10/31/2024, the Renaissance IPO Index was up 19.4% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 was up 21.0%. Renaissance Capital's IPO ETF (NYSE: IPO) tracks the index, and top ETF holdings include Nu Holdings (NU) and Kenvue (KVUE). The Renaissance International IPO Index was down 8.9% year-to-date, while the ACWX was up 9.1%. Renaissance Capital’s International IPO ETF (NYSE: IPOS) tracks the index, and top ETF holdings include Amman Mineral Internasional and Porsche.
