SPAC Chat Ep. 3: Tracking Trends of the SPAC Surge

By Thomas R. Burton, III, Jeffrey P. Schultz, Sahir Surmeli

There is no denying the surge in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and that these financing vehicles have had a significant impact on financial markets. Join your favorite SPAC attorneys as they discuss the key trends highlighted in Mintz’s comprehensive new SPAC report produced in collaboration with PitchBook, Breaking Down the SPAC Surge: A Review of Key Trends & Issues Defining the Phenomenon.

Topics covered will include:

  • The steady rise of capital
  • Redefining company valuations
  • The strength of the PIPE market
  • Ever-evolving risks

Tom Burton, Jeff Schultz, Sahir Surmeli, and the Mintz team have handled some of the hottest multibillion-dollar SPAC transactions in recent months, including for XL Fleet, Butterfly Network, and Canaccord Genuity’s Environmental Impact Acquisition Corp. Mintz’s SPAC practice draws from decades of experience guiding clients in a broad spectrum of industries through the intricacies of SPAC financings. The firm handled the first New York Stock Exchange SPAC transaction and has completed over 35 SPAC transactions, including SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC mergers.

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    • Viewpoint Topics

  • Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPACs)

    • Professionals

  • Thomas R. Burton, III
  • Jeffrey P. Schultz
  • Sahir Surmeli

    • Related Practices

  • Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
  • Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

    • Authors

    Thomas R. Burton, III

    Member / Chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

    Tom Burton has helped to shape the clean energy industry by drawing on his passion for innovation. As a Mintz attorney, Tom counsels investors, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 100 companies. He also guides start-up organizations and accelerators to foster the next generation of energy leaders.

    Jeffrey P. Schultz

    Member

    Jeffrey P. Schultz is a Mintz Member who handles corporate and securities law, steering clients through critical transactions. Jeff's practice includes debt and equity security financings, public offerings, PIPE transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic deals and agreements.

    Sahir Surmeli

    Member / Co-chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

    Sahir Surmeli is a Mintz business counselor who advises companies, boards, entrepreneurs, investment banks, and venture and private equity investors as they build and grow companies. He handles public offerings, 144A and private financings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.