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Velocity Acquisition Priced, Nasdaq: VELO

Second blank check company formed by &vest targeting digital transformation (liquidated).

Industry: SPAC

First Day Return: +2.3%

We are a newly incorporated blank check company. While we may pursue an initial business combination with a company in any sector or geography, we intend to focus our search on “digital transformation” businesses — i.e., companies enabling corporations to accelerate the full digitization of their businesses — including digital services, digital platforms, and related sectors in North America. Velocity Acquisition Corp. is the second special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) formed by the principals of &vest, who include Doug Jacob, Michael Lastoria, Garrett Schreiber, Steve Kassin, Sandy Beall and Eugene Remm. &vest is a hybrid investment fund sponsor/creative agency that focuses its operational capabilities and deep networks to structure high-impact transactions across various investment product types. It focuses on entrepreneur-led businesses and, in addition to capital, provides value-add support in operations, branding, strategy, and partnerships. Within its SPAC franchise, &vest assembles and partners with best-in-class, operator-led management teams in sectors where &vest has deep expertise.
IPO Data
IPO Date 02/22/2021
Offer Price IPO Intelligence Only
Price Range IPO Intelligence Only
Offer Shares (mm) IPO Intelligence Only
Deal Size ($mm) $200
Lock-Up Date IPO Intelligence Only
Street Research IPO Intelligence Only
Underwriters
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Company Data
Headquarters Ridgefield, CT, United States
Founded 2020
Employees at IPO 4

Velocity Acquisition (VELO) Performance

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