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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 1 MIN

How the Investor Base for De-SPACs Is Evolving

from The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company · host Joshua Wilson

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James shares how the investor base for de-SPACs has shifted and why sponsors must focus on attracting long-term, fundamental investors.James explains that while redemption risk is always present, the “unicorn” is the fundamental investor who buys in between announcement and closing. He notes that some of the most successful deals he’s worked on, those with minimal or no redemptions, were anchored by strong institutions like Putnam and Par Capital that believed in the long-term story.The lesson? Sponsors need to think less about avoiding redemptions and more about targeting fundamental investors who want to own the business beyond the merger.Connect with the Guest:James – SPAC & Capital Markets ExpertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-graf-745191/View all of their episodes here:https://www.thespacpodcast.com/guests/jamesConnect with the Hosts & The SPAC Podcast:Michael Blankenship LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/Joshua Wilson LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ThespacpodcastContact The SPAC Podcast:https://www.thespacpodcast.com/contact/#SPACs #CapitalMarkets #SPACPodcast #DeSPAC #InvestorBase #PIPE #LongTermInvestorsDisclaimer: Michael J. Blankenship is a licensed attorney and partner at Winston Taylor. Joshua Wilson is a licensed Florida real estate broker and holds FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure. The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or compliance advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, law firm, organization, or employer. Listeners should consult their own legal counsel, compliance teams, or financial advisors to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including SEC, FINRA, and other industry-specific requirements. This podcast does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation for any financial products or services.Let's Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenship/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson/ To Contact Us, Please Visit: https://www.TheSPACPodcast.com/contact/

In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James shares how the investor base for de-SPACs has shifted and why sponsors must focus on attracting long-term, fundamental investors. James explains that while redemption risk is always present, the “unicorn” is the fundamental investor who buys in between announcement and closing. He notes that some of the most successful deals he’s worked on, those with minimal or no redemptions, were anchored by strong institutions like Putnam and Par Capital that bel...

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