The recent rise to prominence of SPACs provides private equity portfolio companies an alternative method for stock exchange listing and access to the capital markets. By Neil Campbell, Tom Evans, Paul Kukish, Ryan Maierson, David Walker, Suneel Basson-Bhatoa, and Catherine Campbell Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have emerged, somewhat unexpectedly, as the hottest market trend in … Continue Reading
By James Inness and Anna Ngo Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are companies that are incorporated for the purpose of making one or more strategic acquisitions. SPACs are also referred to as “blank check” companies or “cash shells”, which seek to raise capital by listing shares on a stock exchange. Each SPAC has its … Continue Reading
By Tad Freese Silicon Valley trends are often soon felt in its Israel equivalent Silicon Wadi. The two start-up ecosystems are intrinsically linked. In April this year, the connection between the two regions was further tightened when United Airlines launched a new direct flight between Tel Aviv and San Francisco. New flight routes are demand … Continue Reading
