VG Acquisition Corp

VG Acquisition Corp (VGAC) was a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Virgin Group, the multinational conglomerate founded by Sir Richard Branson, which completed its initial public offering in October 2020. The blank-check vehicle targeted the consumer technology and health and wellness sectors. VGAC announced a business combination with 23andMe, the consumer genomics and personal health data company, and the transaction closed in June 2021, with the combined entity subsequently trading on Nasdaq under the ticker ME. The VGAC ticker was retired upon deal completion, marking a successful de-SPAC outcome. Sign up for full data, filings, and deal analytics on SpacDesk at spacdesk.com.