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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 21, 2023


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  eToro secures $250M at $3.5B valuation after scrapping SPAC, DWAC stock gains amid speculation Trump may be arrested, and Morgan Creek SPAC ETF to shut down


eToro secures $250M at a $3.5B valuation after scrapping SPAC, seeing slower growth

After calling off its plans to go public via a SPAC at a $10.4 billion valuation in 2022, trading platform eToro has secured $250 million in funding at a $3.5 billion valuation.

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Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (AIMA) Undergoes Leadership Change

Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (NASDAQ:AIMA) announced this afternoon that its sponsor entered into a repurchase agreement with previous directors and officers of the company and will undergo a change in management.

On March 16, Aimfinity’s sponsor initiated a distribution of 300,000 founder shares and 492,000 private placement units to its existing members and entered into a repurchase agreement with Xin Wang, Joshua Gordon, James J.

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New SPAC: AI Transportation Acquisition Corp. Files for $50M IPO

AI Transportation Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:AITR) filed its S-1 last Wednesday afternoon for a $50 million IPO, marking the first SPAC to file for an IPO in March. While the new company may pursue a target in any industry, it intends to focus its search in the transportation field, including but not limited to logistics, new energy
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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 20, 2023


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  Virgin Orbit plans for insolvency amid rescue talks with investors, WeWork reaches deal to cut debt, and Pear Therapeutics explores “strategic alternatives”


Virgin Orbit plans for insolvency amid rescue talks with investors

Sky News has learned that the commercial space satellite venture founded by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is working with Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) and Ducera, two restructuring firms, on fallback plans in the event that it cannot secure new funding.

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Tech and Energy Transition Corp. (TETC) Shareholders Vote Against Extension, Forced to Liquidate

Tech and Energy Transition Corp. (NASDAQ: TETC) announced this afternoon that its shareholders have voted against a proposal to extend the SPAC’s timeline to complete a business combination.

Holders of 38,069,946 shares of TETC’s common stock, comprised of 28,495,396 shares of Class A common stock, and 9,575,000 shares of Class B common stock, were present at yesterday’s special meeting, representing approximately 79.11% of the voting power of issued and outstanding shares.

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 17, 2023


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  Saudi Arabia explores setting up framework for SPAC listings, and Boxed considers filing for bankruptcy 


Saudi Arabia Explores Setting Up Framework for SPAC Listings

Saudi Arabia’s market regulator is looking into setting up a legal framework to allow special-purpose acquisition companies to list in the kingdom.

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Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORL) Prices Downsized $52M IPO


Four Leaf Acquisition Corp. priced its downsized $52 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “FORL” Friday, March 17, 2023.

The SPAC intends to pursue an acquisition of a company focused on the Internet of Things (“IoT”) and adjacent technologies that target the IoT market such as devices, components, software, and communication protocols. Four

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 16, 2023


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  Energy storage stockholders sue SPAC board alleging deceit, Virgin Orbit stock falls on operations pause, and tax surprises surface for SPACs


Energy Storage Stockholders Sue SPAC Board Alleging Deceit

Stockholders for an energy storage company sued their firm’s board of directors alleging they misled investors when bringing their corporation public through a SPAC merger.

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Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp. (BMAQ) Terminates DLTx Deal, Intends to Liquidate

Blockchain Moon Acquisition Corp.(NASDAQ:BMAQ) announced this afternoon that it has unilaterally terminated its deal with Web 3.0 infrastructure builder DLTx ASA (OSX:DLTX).

As a result of the termination, the SPAC’s sponsor, Jupiter Sponsor LLC, disclosed that it will not contribute any additional funds to its trust account.

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The Latest SPAC News and Rumors: March 15, 2023


Below is a daily summary of links to the latest SPAC news and rumors gathered across the web. 

Latest SPAC News:  Trump’s Truth Social cuts staff, Redbox expects boost in business, and Arrival raises $300M


Donald Trump’s Truth Social Cuts Staff as SPAC Languishes

The company behind former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social has trimmed staff while awaiting regulatory approval for a merger that offers a financial lifeline, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

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The Latest Liquidations: March 14, 2023

Latest SPAC Liquidations: Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities, Silver Spike II, and Corazon Capital


Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities Corp. (RKTA) to Liquidate on March 24

Rocket Internet Growth Opportunities Corp. (NYSE:RKTA) a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it intends to redeem all of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares at a per-share redemption price of approximately $10.22, and thereafter will dissolve and liquidate.

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Globalink Investment Inc. (GLLI) Terminates Tomorrow Crypto Group Deal

Globalink (NASDAQ:GLLI) announced this afternoon that it has terminated its deal with Tomorrow Crypto Group Inc.

The SPAC did not provide further details on the termination and it remains unclear if the breakup was mutual, but Globalink confirmed that it intends to continue its search for an alternative target to combine with.

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