SPAC Tracker

SPAC Tracker monitors Special Purpose Acquisition Companies across their full lifecycle — from blank-check IPO through business combination announcement, merger proxy, and deal completion or liquidation — sourced directly from SEC EDGAR regulatory filings. Filter by SPAC name, target company, sector keyword, or deal stage. No API key required.

SPAC merger arbitrage is one of the few strategies with a defined risk/reward profile: buy at NAV ($10 SPAC units), collect deal flow upside, with downside limited to the trust value. This actor delivers the raw deal flow data to power that strategy.

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Why use SPAC Tracker?

1. Merger arbitrage opportunity scanning — When a SPAC announces a business combination, the target typically trades at a 10–40% spread to the offer price until deal close. Track new announcements to enter before spreads compress.
2. SPAC IPO pipeline monitoring — New S-1 filings reveal fresh SPACs entering the market with trust sizes and management teams. Track blank-check companies before they announce targets.
3. Deal break early warning — When a SPAC withdraws or extends its deadline, it often signals deal stress. Monitor filings to exit arb positions before the spread blows out.
4. Sector-specific deal flow — Search for SPACs targeting specific sectors (EV, fintech, biotech) to track consolidation trends and identify acquisition targets.
5. Extension and deadline tracking — SPACs have strict 18–24 month deadlines. Track approaching deadlines to anticipate forced liquidations (NAV redemption events).

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How to use

1. Open the actor on Apify Store and click Try for free.
2. Set daysBack to control your lookback window.
3. Toggle includeIpos, includeDeals, includeProxies to select SPAC lifecycle stages.
4. Use searchTerm to filter by sector, company name, or keyword.
5. Click Start. Returns structured SPAC filing records with direct SEC links.

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Input

Field	Type	Default	Description
daysBack	number	90	How far back to search SEC EDGAR filings
includeIpos	boolean	true	Include new SPAC IPOs (S-1/S-1A filings)
includeDeals	boolean	true	Include business combination announcements (8-K filings)
includeProxies	boolean	true	Include merger proxy statements (DEF 14A/DEFA14A)
searchTerm	string	""	Filter by SPAC name, target company, or keyword (e.g. "battery", "fintech")
maxResults	number	50	Maximum records to return

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Output

{
  "spac_name": "Churchill Capital Corp VII",
  "stage": "Deal Announced",
  "form_type": "8-K",
  "filed_date": "2026-08-15",
  "target_company": "Lucid Motors",
  "trust_size_m": 2070,
  "deadline_date": "2026-12-31",
  "accession_no": "0001193125-26-000234",
  "filing_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/.../",
  "source": "sec_edgar"
}

Output fields

Field	Type	Description
spac_name	string	SPAC company name
stage	string	Lifecycle stage: IPO, Deal Announced, Proxy Filed, Completed, Extended, Liquidated
form_type	string	SEC form: S-1, 8-K, DEF 14A, DEFA14A, SC TO-T
filed_date	string	Filing date (YYYY-MM-DD)
target_company	string	Merger target name (if announced)
trust_size_m	float	SPAC trust size in millions USD (from IPO proceeds)
deadline_date	string	SPAC deadline to complete deal before redemption required
accession_no	string	SEC EDGAR accession number
filing_url	string	Direct link to the SEC filing document

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SPAC lifecycle stages

Stage	Filing	Meaning
IPO	S-1/S-1A	Blank-check company raising capital
Deal Announced	8-K item 1.01	Target company identified and announced
Proxy Filed	DEF 14A	Shareholder vote scheduled on the merger
Extension	8-K	SPAC extended deadline without completing deal
Completed	8-K item 2.01	Business combination closed, SPAC delisted
Liquidated	8-K	SPAC failed to find target, trust redeemed at NAV

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Cost estimation

Pay-Per-Event: $0.005 per actor start + $0.01 per SPAC record returned.

Use case	Records	Estimated cost
90-day SPAC deal flow	~30–80	$0.30–$0.80/run
New IPOs only (30 days)	~5–20	$0.05–$0.20/run
Sector search (fintech SPACs)	~5–15	$0.05–$0.15/run
Weekly monitoring	~10–20	$0.10–$0.20/week

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FAQ

What happens when a SPAC misses its deadline? SPACs have 18–24 months to complete a business combination. If they fail, they liquidate the trust and return NAV (~$10/unit) to shareholders. This actor tracks extension 8-Ks and liquidation filings so you can exit before trust wind-down.

Does it track the deal price or premium? The filing metadata is returned, but deal price extraction requires parsing the full 8-K or proxy text. The filing_url links directly to the SEC document for manual review.

Can I track SPACs by their target sector? Yes — use searchTerm with industry keywords (e.g. "electric vehicle", "artificial intelligence", "fintech") to filter filings by the content of the SEC form.

Are all SPAC stages covered in a single run? Yes — enable all three toggles (includeIpos, includeDeals, includeProxies) to see the full pipeline from new IPOs through active deal flow to proxy votes.

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Related actors

• M&A Deals Tracker — Broader M&A deal flow including non-SPAC acquisitions and tender offers
• IPO Calendar Tracker — Traditional IPOs alongside SPAC business combinations
• SEC 8-K Filing Monitor — All 8-K material event filings (SPAC deals are a subset)

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Keywords: SPAC, blank check company, SEC EDGAR, business combination, merger, IPO, 8-K filing, S-1, DEF 14A, special purpose acquisition, arbitrage, public company, M&A