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- Xsolla SPAC 1, a Cayman Islands exempted company formed to pursue a business combination, operates as a blank-check vehicle affiliated with Xsolla, a global video game commerce company. The entity targets delivering strategic acquisition opportunities in the video game, FinTech, AdTech, and telecom sectors, with an enterprise value target of approximately $500 million to $1 billion and aims to identify a high-growth, cross-border technology-enabled business. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, France, the sponsors and management team include Xsolla founder Aleksandr Agapitov (Chairman) and Dmitry Burkovskiy (CEO). The SPAC completed its initial public offering in January 2026, raising approximately $200 million through the sale of 20 million units at $10.00 each, with each unit comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-half of a redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50; the underwriters retain an option to purchase additional units. The company plans to deploy proceeds toward identifying and executing a qualifying merger or business combination, seeking a target with strong potential for growth, scale, and synergies with Xsolla’s existing platform and ecosystem. Geographic focus encompasses global opportunities, with an emphasis on markets where Xsolla maintains operational presence and partner networks. The latest major changes include the closing of its IPO and subsequent partial exercise of the over-allotment option, increasing total proceeds, as it advances toward identifying a suitable merger target and pursuing strategic collaborations or partnerships consistent with its stated sector focus. The company’s business segments align with online gaming commerce, payment solutions, distribution channels, and monetization services, with potential future expansions into adjacent fintech and digital advertising technologies as part of a blended platform strategy. Subsidiary and governance structures are aligned with standard SPAC practice, with the sponsor entity holding a controlling interest pending a completed business combination and subsequent liquidity events. The description reflects the latest publicly disclosed information through early 2026, including IPO activity, management oversight, and strategic intent as the company progresses toward a match with a target in its chosen sectors.