NorthStar Earth & Space to Go Public via Merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. I

NorthStar Earth & Space entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Viking Acquisition Corp. I (NYSE: VACI) to become publicly traded, with combined shares expected to trade on the NYSE under ticker NSTR. The transaction includes a fully committed $30 million PIPE anchored by Cartesian Capital Group and is expected to provide at least $30 million in gross proceeds, subject to customary closing conditions and shareholder/redemption outcomes.