Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Completed deSPAC · 1 SPAC · 1 closed · 0 announced
Vector Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: VACQ) was a blank-check company sponsored by Vector Capital, a technology-focused private equity firm, that completed its initial public offering in 2020 with a focus on the aerospace and space technology sector. The SPAC announced its business combination with Rocket Lab USA, Inc. in March 2021, targeting the commercial launch and space systems company founded in New Zealand. The transaction closed in August 2021, with Rocket Lab subsequently listing on Nasdaq under the ticker RKLB, marking one of the more prominent SPAC exits in the commercial space industry. Sign up at SpacDesk for full data and analytics on VACQ and the broader SPAC universe.
Announced
2021-03-01
Closed
2021-08-31
PIPE Raised
$250–500M
Industry
Aerospace / Space
SPAC Counterparty (1)
| Symbol | Issuer | Status | Announced | Close | IPO Size | PIPE | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACQ | Vector Acquisition Corp | Closed | 2021-03-01 | 2021-08-31 | $467.0M | $467.0M | Vector Acquisition Partners, L.P. |