# SPAC Tracker (`gochujang/spac-tracker`) Actor

Track Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) from SEC EDGAR filings. Monitor new SPAC IPOs (S-1), announced business combinations (8-K), and merger proxies (DEF 14A). Covers full SPAC lifecycle.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/gochujang/spac-tracker.md
- **Developed by:** [Hojun Lee](https://apify.com/gochujang) (community)
- **Categories:** Business
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $10.00 / 1,000 spac record returneds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 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

```json
{
  "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 |

***

### 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](https://apify.com/gochujang/ma-deals-tracker) — Broader M\&A deal flow including non-SPAC acquisitions and tender offers
- [IPO Calendar Tracker](https://apify.com/gochujang/ipo-calendar-tracker) — Traditional IPOs alongside SPAC business combinations
- [SEC 8-K Filing Monitor](https://apify.com/gochujang/sec-8k-filing-monitor) — All 8-K material event filings (SPAC deals are a subset)

### Feedback

If this actor is useful, a quick review helps other arb traders find it: [Leave a review on Apify Store](https://apify.com/gochujang/spac-tracker#reviews)

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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

# Actor input Schema

## `searchTerm` (type: `string`):

Filter by SPAC name, target company, or keyword.

## `daysBack` (type: `integer`):

Number of days back to search for SPAC filings.

## `includeIpos` (type: `boolean`):

Include new blank-check company S-1 filings.

## `includeDeals` (type: `boolean`):

Include 8-K filings announcing SPAC business combinations.

## `includeProxies` (type: `boolean`):

Include DEF 14A proxy filings for SPAC shareholder votes.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of SPAC records to return.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchTerm": "",
  "daysBack": 90,
  "includeIpos": true,
  "includeDeals": true,
  "includeProxies": true,
  "maxResults": 50
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("gochujang/spac-tracker").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("gochujang/spac-tracker").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call gochujang/spac-tracker --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,gochujang/spac-tracker"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/FR1d7sIYeybiwrVXu/builds/cijDoAUSUodS32Zeg/openapi.json