Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, raised $150 million in its initial public offering, signaling continued investor interest in blank-check vehicles focused on high-growth technology sectors. The company priced 15 million units at $10.00 each, with trading set to begin Friday on the Nasdaq Global Market. The successful IPO provides the new SPAC with a war chest to pursue a merger in its target industries.
"The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses," the company said in its official statement. The filing specifies a focus on targets within the cybersecurity, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure industries, placing it at the intersection of several high-priority investment themes.
The units are expected to trade under the ticker "IDACU" starting May 15, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A share at a price of $11.50. Once the securities begin separate trading, the shares and warrants will be listed under the symbols "IDAC" and "IDACW," respectively. The offering is slated to close on May 18, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The deal underscores the strategic importance of the defense and AI technology sectors for investors. With a fresh $150 million in capital, Iron Dome is positioned to acquire a private company and take it public, offering a potential exit for a late-stage venture-backed firm in a market that has become more selective for traditional IPOs. Santander served as the sole book-running manager for the offering. The underwriters hold a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2.25 million units to cover any over-allotments.
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