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US SPAC IPO Issuance
| Year | Amount Raised ($bn) | # IPOs | Average Size ($mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102.9 | 321 | 320.7 |
| 2020 | 83.4 | 248 | 336.1 |
| 2019 | 13.6 | 59 | 230.5 |
| 2018 | 10.8 | 46 | 233.7 |
| 2017 | 10.0 | 34 | 295.5 |
| 2016 | 3.5 | 13 | 269.2 |
| 2015 | 3.9 | 20 | 195.1 |
| 2014 | 1.8 | 12 | 145.8 |
| 2013 | 1.4 | 10 | 144.7 |
Active SPAC Summary
| Group | # of SPACs | Amount in Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Total Active | 567 | $180,983,978,609 |
| Announced business combinations | 146 | $46,400,339,478 |
| Seeking target | 421 | $134,583,639,131 |
| Pre-IPO | 280 | $68,430,080,000* |
Latest SPAC News
5/18/2021
F-4 Registration statement containing preliminary proxy for ReNew Power approval meeting
Filed by Renew Energy Global Ltd
(synopsis pending)
S-4/A Amendment #3 to registration statement containing preliminary proxy for PlayStudios business combination
- Meeting to be held at TBD, Pacific Time.
- Q&A updated
- Financial statements updated
- Information about PlayStudios updated
- Management discussion and analysis updated
Amended S-1
- Warrant liability sections added
- Risk factors updated
- Certain financial statements updated through 3/31/2021
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