SpacDeskRobert W. Baird & Co.
2 SPAC IPOs underwritten · 0 as left lead · 1 active
Robert W. Baird & Co. entered the SPAC underwriting market in 2022, participating in two blank-check IPOs since its debut in the space. The Milwaukee-based investment bank has not served as left lead on any SPAC transaction to date, taking on supporting bookrunner roles across both engagements. With one active mandate currently in the pipeline and no closed business combinations on record, the firm's SPAC practice remains in an early phase relative to more established peers. Baird is widely recognized as a middle-market equity capital markets firm, and its measured approach to SPAC underwriting aligns with that broader positioning. Sign up on SpacDesk to access full data on Robert W. Baird's SPAC underwriting history, active mandates, and deal pipeline.
| SPAC | Sponsor | IPO Size | Role | Status | IPO Date | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMCWF Valuence Merger Corp. I | Valuence Capital, LLC | $218.3M | Co-Mgr | Combo Announced | 2022-03-02 | — |
| MCTY MOTOR CITY ACQUISITION CORP. | WSMC Holdings | $250.0M | Co-Mgr | Withdrawn | — | — |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.