Family Office vs Hedge Fund Money: What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know — Steve Kann

Family Office vs Hedge Fund Money: What SPAC Sponsors Need to Know — Steve Kann

Author: Joshua Wilson April 9, 2026 Duration: 18:25
Not all PIPE capital is created equal — and the wrong money can destroy a de-SPAC before it ever has a chance to perform. Steve Kann has spent 30 years in small cap investment banking — founding companies, running funds, and advising on capital formation across PIPE financings, IPOs, M&A, and de-SPAC transactions. As Head of US Investment Banking at Arc Stone Securities and Partner at Ocean Street Partners, Steve brings a practitioner's lens to one of the most misunderstood decisions a SP...

Tune into The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company for a clear-eyed look at one of finance's most talked-about vehicles. Hosts Michael Blankenship, a capital markets attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, and Joshua Wilson, an executive producer and capital markets advisor, steer these discussions with a practitioner's depth. They don't just report the news; they unpack the mechanics, the regulatory shifts, and the strategic plays behind each headline. You'll hear from the dealmakers, lawyers, and executives who are actively structuring these transactions, getting their unvarnished perspectives on what works, what doesn't, and what might be coming next. This podcast moves beyond the hype to examine the real-world implications of SPACs for investors, companies, and the broader market. It’s designed for anyone from seasoned professionals to curious observers who want to understand the nuances behind the acronym. Each episode feels like a detailed briefing, blending analysis with candid conversation to make a complex topic accessible. If you're navigating the SPAC landscape or simply trying to decipher its impact, this series provides the essential context you need.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The SPAC Podcast: Special Purpose Acquisition Company
Podcast Episodes
SPAC Market Update: A Record Pace of IPOs and What's Fueling It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30
SPAC IPO volume has already blown past all of 2025 — and the market isn't slowing down. Mike Blankenship breaks down what's fueling the record pace, why PIPE pricing is validating deal valuations, and how serial sponsors…
August 2026 SPAC Market Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:18
135 SPAC IPOs year to date. $26 billion raised. 359 SPACs still outstanding and competing for targets. Mike Blankenship breaks down what those numbers mean if you are sponsoring a SPAC or sitting on the target side of th…