SPACs Explored: History and Evolution
Understanding SPACs: History and Function
This episode delves into the concept of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), also known as blank check companies. It traces the roots of SPACs back to the Dutch East India Company and explains their function of creating public entities to merge with private companies.
The episode also highlights the formalization of SPACs in 2009 following the SEC's approval of the current regulatory framework.
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I bring the experience of three distinct careers with me. The first is Military (USAF 10 years) then Foreign Military Sales (RSAF/RSNF 7 years) ending when I relocated my household Thailand to America to pursue graduate education. Following Thunderbird I worked in the Corporate World (Motorola, Oracle and Ernst & Young 8 Years). I was lured into Start-Ups by becoming the COO of a deep analytics firm. That led to a trail of start-ups, turnarounds, salvage or 'go to market' lower Middle Market companies on behalf of Venture, Private Equity, Hedge, Family Office and HNWI investors. Market Segments include hospitality, technology, professional services, military, aerospace and defense, process manufacturing, discrete manufacturing and financial services.