Ticker LaunchSPAC IPO underwriters league table, 2018
The most active SPAC IPO underwriters in 2018, ranked by deals led as lead-left underwriter. Cantor ranks first with 3 deals.
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| # | Firm | Deals as lead-left | Deals in any role | Proceeds of deals led | Median deal led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cantor | 3 | 3 | $605M | $225M |
| 2 | Goldman Sachs | 2 | 3 | $850M | $425M |
| 3 | Citigroup | 1 | 1 | $480M | $480M |
| 4 | Harbinger Capital | 1 | 1 | $300M | $300M |
| 5 | True Wind Capital | 1 | 1 | $250M | $250M |
| 6 | CF | 1 | 1 | $225M | $225M |
| 7 | Macquarie | 1 | 1 | $200M | $200M |
| 8 | Thyssen | 1 | 1 | $200M | $200M |
| 9 | Channingwick | 1 | 1 | $175M | $175M |
| 10 | Algoma Steel | 1 | 1 | $130M | $130M |
| 11 | That Will Benefit From Additional Capital | 1 | 1 | $125M | $125M |
| 12 | Ladenburg Thalmann | 1 | 1 | $100M | $100M |
Lead-left is the first bank named on the final prospectus cover; proceeds (base deal, before the over-allotment) are credited in full to that bank. "Any role" counts every bank on the cover. Based on the 15 deals with underwriters on record.
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