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Latest SPAC News: Lordstown Motors says it’s looking for a partner to fund EV output, House Subcommittee on Capital Markets to hold hearing on decline in public firms, and Drew Barrymore collaborates with Grove
Lordstown Motors warns startup needs a partner to fund EV output
Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE), the EV startup that bought a former General Motors Co. plant in Ohio, said it will delay expanded production of its debut EV if it can’t find a partner to share costs.
READThe US has recorded several of its worst years on record for IPOs: House Subcommittee on Capital Markets to Address Decline in Public Firms
Later this week, the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, part of the House Financial Services Committee, will hold a hearing entitled U.S. Public Markets Built for the 21st Century: Exploring Reforms to Make Our Public Markets Attractive for Small and Emerging Companies Raising Capital.
As the title infers, the hearing will address the dramatic decline in public firms as more companies strive to remain private for as long as possible due to the ongoing rule-upon-regulation strategy policymakers have incorporated for years. As one should have anticipated, the onslaught of excessive regulation has compelled firms to remain private as the cost to become a public firm has risen dramatically. While recently, IPOs did increase; this was due to the hot SPAC market that is now in retreat – partially due to additional rules.
READDrew Barrymore launches new limited edition collection with Grove Co
Drew Barrymore is launching her first sustainable collection of home care products with Grove Co.(NYSE:GROV).
Grove Collaborative is a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corp, and merged with Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, in 2022.
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Silver Pegasus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SPEGU) announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SPEGU”, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The new SPAC plans to search within the technology sector, with a focus on semiconductors and systems solutions. Silver Pegasus Acquisition Corp.’s management...
Cayson Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:CAPN) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with boutique investment firm Mango Financial for $300 million in equity consideration. Hong Kong-based Mango provides a range of M&A and equity capital markets advisory services to clients considering listings in China and the US. The combined company is expected to trade on...
Trailblazer (NASDAQ:BLZRU) has filed for a $200 million SPAC to bring a first-time team to market with serial sponsor terms. The new SPAC is offering investors a 1/3 warrant in each unit and it is the first SPAC filed so far this month with 24 months on its initial transaction clock. All other July SPACs...