LightWave Acquisition Corp.
LWACW
NASDAQ Global Market0.29
USD
+0.03
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CIK
0002061379
ISIN
KYG5490M1261
CUSIP
G5490M126
Return %
Stock
S&P500
1Y
70.53
26.53
3Y
70.53
76.60
5Y
70.53
80.11
Capital Structure
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Robert Bennett
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- 14755 Preston Road, Suite 520 Dallas CA United States of America 75254
- IPO Date
- Jun 26, 2025
- CIK
- 0002061379
- Website
- lightwaveacquisition.com
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- LightWave Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company (SPAC) primarily focused on effecting merger, amalgamation, acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combinations. Incorporated in January 2025 as a Cayman Islands exempted company and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, LightWave Acquisition Corp. targets technology sector companies while remaining open to other sectors and geographies. The company offers units consisting of Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants, which provide equity investment opportunities in conjunction with future business combinations. LightWave Acquisition Corp. does not currently have operating activities or revenue-generating products and services, as its business model centers on raising capital and acquiring or merging with operational businesses. The company completed a major initial public offering (IPO) in June 2025, raising approximately $215.6 million by selling 21.5 million units at $10 per unit, including an over-allotment option exercised in full. The funds raised position LightWave to pursue substantial acquisition transactions, with a strategic focus on the technology sector, including areas influenced by AI and tech stock growth trends. Notably, the company executed significant founder purchases totaling $6 million shortly after its IPO, signaling confidence in its acquisition strategy. The company is led by CEO and Chairman Robert Bennett, who also heads private equity group First Lexington, and CFO and Vice Chairman William Bunker, co-founder of Match.com and Critical Watch, both bringing seasoned SPAC and technology investment experience. LightWave Acquisition Corp. is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LWACU, with its common shares and warrants planned to trade independently under LWAC and LWACW, respectively, post-spinoff. The company aims to leverage its capital and management expertise to execute mergers and acquisitions that align with its technology sector focus and geographic flexibility across multiple regions. In summary, LightWave Acquisition Corp. is a recently established technology-focused special purpose acquisition company with no direct products or operations, formed to raise capital from public markets to pursue strategic mergers and acquisitions in the technology arena. Its latest major development includes the completion of a $215.6 million IPO, significant insider investments, and an active positioning to target emerging technology businesses for future growth through business combinations. The company operates primarily in the US but maintains an open approach to various sectors and geographies within the technology industry.