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To the moon: Space startups shoot for SPAC mergers

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Recent blank check targets are giving new meaning to the term “moonshot,” as more space-focused startups are choosing to go public via SPAC merger. Commercial spaceflight represents a burgeoning opportunity, with billionaires like Elon Musk and...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: Health and tech dominate the calendar in an 11 IPO week

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September activity remained high as 11 IPOs and eight SPACs went public this past week. The IPO market shows no signs of slowing with eight IPOs and 18 SPACS submitting initial filings. Prescription drug price comparison platform GoodRx...read more

Vector Capital's tech SPAC Vector Acquisition prices $300 million IPO at $10

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Vector Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Vector Capital targeting the tech industry, raised $300 million by offering 30 million shares at $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-third of a warrant, exercisable at $11.50. The...read more

Tech-focused private equity firm's SPAC Vector Acquisition files for a $300 million IPO

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Vector Acquisition, a blank check company formed by Vector Capital targeting the tech industry, filed on Tuesday with the SEC to raise up to $300 million in an initial public offering. The San Francisco, CA-based company plans to raise $300 million by...read more

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