Jefferies LLC
16 SPAC IPOs underwritten · 14 as left lead · 2 active
Jefferies LLC has been an active participant in the SPAC underwriting market since 2017, having served as bookrunner on 16 SPAC IPOs across a range of sectors. The firm has taken the left-lead position on 14 of those transactions, underscoring its standing as a primary deal anchor rather than a co-manager. Of the SPACs in Jefferies' underwriting history, five have reached closed business combinations, and two mandates remain active as of the current period. Known for working with both established and emerging sponsor teams, Jefferies brings broad capital markets experience to the blank-check space. Sign up at SpacDesk for full data on Jefferies' SPAC deal history, active mandates, and sponsor relationships.
| SPAC | Sponsor | IPO Size | Role | Status | IPO Date | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IACQU Irenic Acquisition Corp. | Irenic Sponsor, LLC | $226.4M | Lead | Searching | 2026-04-28 | — |
| SAC-UN Safeguard Acquisition Corp. | Safeguard Acquisition Management LLC | $230.0M | Lead | Searching | 2025-12-04 | — |
| OSI Osiris Acquisition Corp. | — | $250.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2021-05-17 | — |
| RACB Research Alliance Corp. II | — | $130.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2021-03-19 | — |
| KURI Alkuri Global Acquisition Corp. | — | $250.0M | Lead | Closed | 2021-02-08 | Babylon |
| CLRM Clarim Acquisition Corp. | — | $250.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2021-02-01 | — |
| ZWRK Z-Work Acquisition Corp. | — | $200.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2021-02-01 | — |
| EQHA EQ Health Acquisition Corp. | — | $160.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2021-02-01 | — |
| HCAQ HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp. | — | $207.0M | Lead | Closed | 2021-01-28 | Hyperfine, Inc. |
| CIK0001817153 EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. II | — | $63.3M | Lead | Liquidated | 2020-12-11 | — |
| SPAC | Sponsor | IPO Size | Role | Status | IPO Date | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIK0001820727 Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II | — | $253.8M | Lead | Liquidated | 2020-12-09 | — |
| TEKK Tekkorp Digital Acquisition Corp. | Tekkorp JEMB LLC | $250.0M | Lead | Liquidated | 2020-10-23 | — |
| MAAC Montes Archimedes Acquisition Corp | — | $500.0M | Co-Mgr | Closed | 2020-10-09 | ROIVANT SCIENCES LTD |
| IPOA Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. | — | $690.0M | Co-Mgr | Closed | 2017-09-15 | Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc |
| CIK0001653247 Landcadia Holdings, Inc. | — | $289.5M | Lead | Closed | — | WAITR HOLDINGS INC |
| TEKC Tekkorp Digital Acquisition Corp. II | Tekkorp JEMB LLC | $150.0M | Lead | Withdrawn | — | — |
Underwriter data extracted from S-1 and S-1/A prospectus cover sheets filed with the SEC. Role classification (left lead, co-manager) based on syndicate position order. Trust size reflects declared trust at IPO.