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SPACs – Sunshine or a Flash of Lightning?

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2020 was the year of SPACs. Yes, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, a public listing method that lit up the 1990s but fizzled in the years that followed. Until 2018, when it made a striking comeback. Why did they suddenly become so popular? What is it about them that has caught the attention of modern investors? That is what this white paper will answer. Here’s SG Analytics’ take on the modern rise of SPACs.

Key Takeways

  • In 2019, SPAC IPOs raised $13.6 billion in gross proceeds, driving more capital than in any prior year.
  • Significant improvement in quality of sponsors – most SPAC sponsors today are either C-Suite operating executives from big companies, well-established investors, or headline names that bring real investment capabilities.
  • M&A market is still strong and SPACs should definitely remain in vogue in the medium term.
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SG Analytics is a leading global data solutions firm providing data-centric research and contextual analytics services to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, across the Financial Services, Technology, Media & Entertainment, and Healthcare sectors. Established in 2007 and a Great Place to Work certified company, SGA has over 1600 employees and has a presence across the US, the UK, Switzerland, Poland, and India.


Besides being recognized by analyst firms such as Gartner, Everest Group, and ISG, SGA has been part of the elite Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2024 and APAC (Asia Pacific) 2025 High Growth Companies by the Financial Times & Statista.

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