Vinson & Elkins
SPAC issuer counsel · 14 engagements · 7 closed · 1 liquidated · 3 active
Vinson & Elkins, the Houston-founded law firm with deep expertise in energy, infrastructure, and M&A, has been active in the SPAC market since 2020. The sponsor has compiled a portfolio of 14 total deals, with 7 closed, 1 liquidated, and 3 vehicles currently active. Long recognized for transactional strength across energy and industrial sectors, Vinson & Elkins has built a notable footprint in the blank-check market over the past several years. For the complete deal history, filing records, and sponsor analytics, sign up for full data on SpacDesk.
Close Rate (settled)
88%
Total IPO Capital
$2.7B
Cited Engagements
14/ 14
Active Since
2020
SPACs represented (14)
| Symbol | Issuer | IPO | IPO Size | Status | Target | Outcome | Extensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNPR | Tortoise Acquisition Corp II | 2020-09-14 | $345.0M | Completed | Volta Inc. | closed 2021-08-26 | 0 |
| EVGO | Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corp | 2020-09-30 | $230.0M | Completed | EVgo Inc | closed 2021-07-01 | 0 |
| RICE | Rice Acquisition Corp. | 2020-10-23 | $200.0M | Completed | Archaea Energy Inc. | closed 2021-09-15 | 0 |
| SWBK | Switchback II Corporation | 2021-01-11 | $250.0M | Completed | Bird Rides, Inc. | closed 2021-11-02 | 0 |
| GMBT | Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital | 2021-01-21 | $275.0M | Completed | Swvl | closed 2022-03-30 | 0 |
| DCRN | Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp II | 2021-02-05 | $12.3M | Completed | Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd | closed 2022-01-12 | 0 |
| KSI | Kadem Sustainable Impact Corporation | 2021-03-18 | $175.0M | Liquidated | — | liq 2023-03-19 | 0 |
| NETC | Nabors Energy Transition Corp. | 2021-11-18 | $276.0M | Completed | Vast | closed 2023-12-13 | 0 |
| ANSC | Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp | 2023-11-13 | $10.5M | Deal Announced | Australian Food & Agriculture Company Limited ACN 005 858 293 | announced 2024-08-29 | 0 |
| KPET | KPET Ultra Paceline Corp | 2026-04-01 | $30.0M | Searching | — | — | 0 |
| MTNE | CH4 Natural Solutions Acquisition Corp | 2026-05-04 | $220.0M | Searching | — | — | 0 |
| PRDT | Peridot Acquisition Corp. III | — | $300.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| SRTN | Spartan Acquisition Corp. IV | — | $400.0M | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |
| APCC | Activate Permanent Capital Corp. | — | — | Withdrawn | — | — | 0 |