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Kraken-Backed SPAC KRAKacquisition Files for $250 Million Nasdaq IPO

The vehicle targets crypto infrastructure deals as a complementary route to Kraken’s separate IPO plans.

Overview

  • KRAKacquisition filed an S-1 for a $250 million offering of 25 million units priced at $10 each.
  • Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share plus one-fourth of a redeemable warrant.
  • The company expects to list units on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker KRAQU.
  • Santander is named as the sole book-running manager, and the SPAC is incorporated in the Cayman Islands.
  • Proceeds will be placed in a trust with an 18–24 month window to complete a merger, no target selected yet, and the focus spans trading, payments, tokenization, infrastructure, and compliance.