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SPAC Research & Analysis
Boardroom Alpha writes daily SPAC analysis covering the SPAC market, SPAC deals and mergers, IPOs, sponsors and more.
Inflation Came in Hot (Again), Adding Fuel to the SPAC Redemption Fire
A continued upward inflation trend will likely further push up already sky high SPAC redemption rates as investors look for additional liquidity.
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye, On Why Now is the Time to Look at LiDAR
Blair LaCorte, CEO of AEye (NASDAQ:LIDR), provides his take on Autonomous Driving, why a lidar shakeout is coming, and what the carmakers really want.
SPAC Market Review – January 2022
January saw the SPAC market fall quickly alongside the broader market as a revolt against “spec tech” and overall sentiment drove it lower.
Coffee Company or Lifestyle Brand? Black Rifle Coffee Set for Vote on SPAC Deal with SBEA
Tom Davin, Co-CEO of Black Rifle Coffee, and Joe Reece, the exec chair of SilverBox Engaged (SBEA) join to discuss the company, the merger, and their vision.
David Drapkin Talks SPACs with Nasdaq’s Jill Malandrino
Boardroom Alpha’s David Drapkin recently joined Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq Trade Talks to discuss SPACs. Get his wrap on 2021 and what to expect in 2022.
Tal Keinan on Sky Harbour Creating a Home-Base for Private Aviation
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan on why he started the company, why it is set for success, and going public via SPAC with YSAC.
Rangeley’s Chris DeMuth Jr. on Value Investing and SPACs
For the latest Know Who Drives Return episode, David Drapkin talks to Rangeley Captial founder Chris DeMuth Jr. on SPAC and Value investing.
Sonder’s Francis Davidson on Re-Designing Hospitality and Merger with GMII
For the latest Know Who Drives Return episode, we sat down with Francis Davidson, the founder and CEO of Sonder, a hospitality company that leases and manages travel properties. Sonder is valued at nearly $2B and is going public through Gores Metropolous II. Francis, at just 29 years old, has been able to rapidly scale the company that he founded 8 years ago as a student at McGill University in Quebec. Will Sonder succeed in grabbing a larger share of the lodging space? Have a listen and read our full report on the Sonder deal.
Amy Nauiokas on FinTech VC, SPACs, Diversity, and Anthemis Digital (ADAL)
We were fortunate to sit down with Amy Nauiokas, the Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and Co-CIO of fintech investing platform Anthemis ($1.2B in AUM), who has been a leading fintech investor for nearly 15 years. Though she has a career that us regular folks might find astounding given she also runs a film and television production company, Archer Gray, which promotes story telling from diverse individuals.
The SPAC Gamma Squeeze
A plain english guide to the SPAC Gamma Squeeze. How it works, examples, and why investors need to be very careful.
10 SPACs Trading Below $10 with Proven Serial SPAC Sponsors
Looking for last minute adds to your SPAC basket before 2022? We’ve flagged 10 SPACs trading under $10 with proven serial SPAC sponsors for you to consider.
SPAC Market Review – December 2021
2021 is drawing to a close and what a year it was for SPACs. In our December market update we take a look at the last month of the year and give our latest thoughts on the market, including: record IPO issuance and SPAC supply; aging SPACs and outlook for terminations; and the merger market including its financing evolution