SPAC merger between DPCM (NYSE) and D-Wave Systems, a cloud-based quantum computing company ..read more

We speak with Prasad Gundumogula, CEO of Mondee, and ITHAX CEO, Orestes Fintiklis this week about their $842 million combination agreement. Prasad walks us through the history of the travel space going back several decades and the void that Mondee was solving for in 2011, when the company was founded. He continues to develop the current state of the market and breaks down domestic and international travel segments. Orestes highlights how each segment is strategically targeted and how they intend to grow market share going forward. Mondee is a group of leading travel technology, service, and ..read more

Ramey Layne, a capital markets and M&A attorney at Vinson and Elkins, joins us to discuss the recent SEC SPAC proposals. We first give an overview of what the proposals actually are and why they are happening with a timeline of possible events. Ramey then dives into the safe harbor provisions, treatment of SPACs as investment vehicles, and the use of projections for both valuations and marketing purposes. A crucial part of the discussion focuses around liability: examining who is impacted, unintended consequences, and hedging liability exposure. Ramey also dives into the problems with pro ..read more

TeleSign CEO Joe Burton and North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: NAAC) CEO Gary Quin speak with Dan Dombroski about their $1.3bn SPAC transaction. Gary discusses his long history in deal making and the due diligence that went into vetting TeleSign. Joe walks viewers through the evolution of the digital identity & authentication space and how TeleSign has remained at the forefront of innovation with products such as two-factor authentication. Joe further dives into end user engagement, client retention, and why TeleSign appeals to customers looking for enhanced digital protectio ..read more

Brivo founder and CEO Steve Van Till and Crown PropTech CEO Richard "Ricky" Chera join Dan Dombroski to discuss their SPAC transaction. Steve dives into the explosive growth within the space over the last two decades and how his company has remained at the forefront of cloud access control innovation. He further highlights how transformative the pandemic has been for customer needs. Both Ricky and Steve highlight Brivo's aggressive expansion plans and why the partnership with Crown PropTech is so significant. Crown PropTech Acquisitions (NYSE: CPTK) About Steve Van Till Steve Van Till is the ..read more

We're taking a step back from the SPAC space to get a better understanding of what's happening at the macro level. Harris 'Kuppy' Kupperman joins Dan Dombroski to discuss energy, commodities & real estate. Harris gives his view on uranium and breaks down the recent volatile price action in commodities. He also examines the shift and migration patterns within the US population and how these changes are playing out in the real estate market. About Harris Kupperman Harris has been a professional investor for over two decades. He is the Founder and CIO of Praetorian Capital, a hedge fund that ..read more

Joe Reece speaks with Dan Dombroski about putting together a structured PIPE in the current environment. He also discusses trends in deal structures such as shortened SPAC tenures and the risks associated with a shorter time horizon. Joe highlights what it was like to bring Atlas Technical Consultants & Black Rifle Coffee Company public and what it really means for a company to be 'public ready'. About Joe Reece Joe Reece founded Helena Capital, a merchant bank, in April 2015 and served as Chief Executive Officer until January 2017, and then again since October 2018. Mr. Reece also serve ..read more

We speak with Dan Wagner and Stephen Herbert about their business combination between Rezolve and Armada. Dan breaks down what Rezolve does and how they're creating better engagement between business' and their customers/users. He also sets the tone for why this technology is so impactful. Dan then dives into where the business stands and how they plan to expand into new markets going forward. About Rezolve Rezolve is taking retailing into a new era of customer engagement with a proprietary mobile engagement platform. The Rezolve Platform is a powerful set of mobile commerce and engagement ca ..read more

Andrew Davies joins Dan Dombroski to discuss the Syniverse business model and how the company makes mobile communication possible in our every day lives. We also discuss the scale of Synivere and where they fit within the carrier & enterprise ecosystem, particularly in the 5G space. Andrew paints a picture of a few of the opportunities that exist within each business segment. About Syniverse Syniverse is a leading global provider of unified, mission-critical platforms enabling seamless interoperability across the mobile ecosystem. Syniverse makes global mobility work by enabling consumers ..read more

Rajiv Shukla and Ben Kwasnick discuss SPAC industry trends, proposed regulatory action, and how the current state of the market could evolve, with Doug Ellenoff of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.  ..read more