Stock Markets February 9, 2026

SPACSphere Raises $172.5 Million in NASDAQ IPO; Units Begin Trading

New blank-check vehicle sells 17.25 million units, deposits proceeds into trust as it targets digital assets, technology and healthcare deals

By Priya Menon SSACU
SPACSphere Raises $172.5 Million in NASDAQ IPO; Units Begin Trading
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SPACSphere Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 17.25 million units at $10 each, raising $172.5 million including the exercise of a 2.25 million-unit over-allotment option. Units started trading on NASDAQ on February 6, 2026; the company placed $10 per unit into a trust account. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share, a half warrant and one share right, with separate trading symbols to follow.

Key Points

  • SPACSphere sold 17.25 million units at $10 per unit, raising $172.5 million including a 2.25 million-unit over-allotment.
  • Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share, one-half of a redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 and one share right that converts to one-fifth of a Class A share upon a completed business combination - relevant to the digital assets, technology and healthcare sectors.
  • The company deposited $10 per unit into a trust account; units began trading on NASDAQ on February 6, 2026, with separate symbols for shares, warrants and rights to follow (SSAC, SSACW, SSACR).

SPACSphere Acquisition Corp. completed its initial public offering by selling 17.25 million units at $10 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $172.5 million. The sale included 2.25 million units issued under the underwriter's over-allotment option.

The newly issued units began trading on the NASDAQ exchange on February 6, 2026. Each unit issued in the offering consists of three components: one Class A ordinary share, one-half of a redeemable warrant and one share right. The warrants permit holders to acquire Class A ordinary shares at a strike price of $11.50 per share. Share rights are structured to entitle holders to one-fifth of a Class A share upon the completion of a business combination.

Following the closing of the offering, SPACSphere deposited $10 per unit into a trust account as part of the transaction mechanics. The company indicated that, once the constituent securities trade separately, the Class A shares, warrants and share rights will use the trading symbols SSAC, SSACW and SSACR respectively.

SPACSphere positions itself as a special purpose acquisition company focused on identifying and combining with businesses in three specific areas: digital assets, technology and healthcare. The company's leadership team is led by Bala Padmakumar, who serves as both chief executive officer and chairman, and Soumen Das, who serves as chief financial officer. The board of directors includes Kathleen Cuocolo, Magnus Ryde and Mark Platshon.

D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Legal counsel to SPACSphere was provided by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, while Loeb & Loeb LLP served as counsel to D. Boral.

The Securities and Exchange Commission declared SPACSphere's registration statement effective on January 30, 2026. The information in this report is based on a company press release statement accompanying the offering.


Clear summary

SPACSphere completed a $172.5 million IPO by selling 17.25 million units at $10 each, including 2.25 million units from an over-allotment. Units began trading on NASDAQ on February 6, 2026. The company placed $10 per unit into a trust account and will list the component securities under SSAC, SSACW and SSACR when they begin separate trading. The SPAC intends to pursue combinations in digital assets, technology and healthcare and named Bala Padmakumar as CEO and chairman and Soumen Das as CFO.

Risks

  • Completion of a business combination is a prerequisite for share rights to convert into fractional Class A shares; the article does not specify timing or certainty of that outcome - this affects investors in the SPAC structure.
  • The component securities are not yet trading separately; the article notes separate trading will occur in the future but does not provide a timetable, creating uncertainty for holders seeking liquidity in individual instruments.
  • SPACSphere's stated focus on digital assets, technology and healthcare narrows its acquisition universe to those sectors; the article does not indicate how the company will prioritize or evaluate targets within those fields.

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