Apifiny Group to Go Public via Business Combination with Abri SPAC I

Abra Financial Holdings to Go Public via SPAC Merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III

March 16, 2026

Financial Services

Abra Financial Holdings announced plans to become a publicly traded company through a business combination with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The deal values Abra at a $750 million pre-money equity valuation and is expected to provide growth capital, with shares expected to trade on Nasdaq under ticker ABRX after closing.

InfiniteWorld Plans to Go Public via Merger With Aries I Acquisition Corporation (JPG)

December 13, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

InfiniteWorld (Infinite Assets, Inc.), a metaverse infrastructure platform, entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Aries I Acquisition Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC, to become a publicly traded company. The transaction is expected to value the combined company at approximately $700 million (pro forma equity value), with InfiniteWorld stockholders rolling 100% of their equity and owning about 74.5%–81% depending on share price milestones.

SAB Biotherapeutics to Go Public via Merger with Big Cypress Acquisition Corp.

October 20, 2021

Biotechnology

SAB Biotherapeutics entered into a definitive business combination/merger agreement with Big Cypress Acquisition Corp. (a SPAC), with the combined company to operate as SAB Biotherapeutics and be listed on Nasdaq. Big Cypress stockholders approved the deal, and the transaction was expected to close on or about October 22, 2021, subject to customary conditions.

Apax Partners Acquires PIB Group from The Carlyle Group

January 25, 2021

Insurance

Funds advised by Apax Partners acquired PIB Group alongside PIB's management team; The Carlyle Group (PIB's existing investor) will re-invest for a minority stake. Financial terms were not disclosed; Apax said the investment will support PIB's continued organic growth and accelerated M&A and international expansion. PIB is a diversified insurance intermediary employing over 2,000 people across the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland, Germany, Poland and India.

TradeStation Group to Become Public via Business Combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation

December 27, 2021

Financial Services

TradeStation Group, Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with its proposed business combination with Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation (a SPAC), under which TradeStation would become a public, NYSE-listed company. The transaction was executed via a definitive business combination agreement and is expected to close in the first half of 2022, subject to shareholder and SEC approvals and other customary conditions.

Freeman Spogli and LightBay Capital Partner with Management to Acquire Infinity Home Services

January 9, 2023

Construction

Freeman Spogli & Co. and LightBay Capital, alongside Infinity management, have acquired Infinity Home Services from North Branch Capital, with North Branch remaining a significant shareholder. The recapitalization will support Infinity’s acquisitive growth strategy, expanding its platform capabilities and accelerating organic and add-on expansion across multiple U.S. regions. The transaction closed December 28, 2022.