Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II to Take Forge Nano Public in Blank-Check Merger
April 21, 2026
Forge Nano has agreed to enter the U.S. public markets via a “blank check” merger with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II. The transaction values Forge Nano, an AI-focused semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company, at about $1.2 billion on a pre-money basis.
- Buyers
- Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
- Targets
- Forge Nano
- Platforms
- Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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