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Going Public Circa 2020; Door #3: The SPAC

abovethecrowd.com

But in light of where we are in 2020, especially with regard to the degrading efficiency and sky-rocketing cost of capital through the structurally broken IPO process, SPACs may emerge as a legitimate third option for helping Silicon Valley companies efficiently and cost-effectively transition into the public markets.

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

He was an Institutional Investor ranked analyst for several years. He also worked in mergers and acquisitions at Veronis, Suhler & Company and Cowles Media Company and held various operations positions at The Black Book. Cost: $15/Members of HBS Angels of NY and/or HBS Club of NY; $40/Non-members & Guests.

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On Going Public: SPACs, Direct Listings, Public Offerings, and Access to Private Markets

Ben's Blog

These costs are much higher than those for IPOs, even accounting for IPO Pops; SPAC shares tend to drop by one third of their value or more within a year following a merger, leaving investors who hold shares post de-SPAC most vulnerable to price declines; and SPAC investors typically differ from de-SPAC investors.

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