Inside the SPAC Playbook: Research, Capital Strategy, and Building Real Alpha | Peter Wright episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 31 MIN

Inside the SPAC Playbook: Research, Capital Strategy, and Building Real Alpha | Peter Wright

from The Investor Relations Podcast · host Joshua Wilson

From research analyst to SPAC sponsor.In this episode of The Investor Relations Podcast, Joshua Wilson sits down with Peter Wright to break down the investor relations strategy behind SPACs, capital raising, and building long-term alpha.Peter has participated in single-digit billions of dollars of transactions across the sell side, buy side, IR advisory, and banking worlds  . Today, he runs Intro-Act, operates a broker-dealer platform, publishes the SPAC Monthly Monitor, and sponsors his own SPAC.Inside this conversation:• The difference between raising capital as a private company vs. public company• Why most SPACs struggle post-merger• The real supply-demand issue behind redemptions• How to institutionalize investor communications before the de-SPAC• Why IR strategy must begin before the S-4 is filed• How to identify real alpha in market trends• The importance of matching investor type to shareholder profilePeter also walks through the full SPAC lifecycle:Sponsor capitalTrust capitalRisk capitalPIPE financingS-4 processDESPAC communication strategyIf you work in investor relations, SPAC advisory, private equity, or capital markets strategy, this episode is a masterclass in capital formation discipline.Disclaimer: 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 host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any regulatory agency, 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/joshuabrucewilson/To Contact Us, Please Visit:https://www.theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact/

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