KRAKacquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by crypto exchange giant Kraken alongside venture firms Natural Capital and Tribe Capital, has closed an upsized $345million initial public offering (IPO).
The company’s units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on 28 January 2026 under the ticker symbol “KRAQU”.
Upsized offering
The offering consisted of 34.5 million units priced at $10.00 per unit. This total includes the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option of 4.5 million units, signalling strong demand despite a broader IPO market that remains selective.
Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-quarter of a redeemable warrant. When the securities begin separate trading, the shares and warrants are expected to list under the symbols “KRAQ” and “KRAQW”, respectively. Santander US Capital Markets LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the deal.
Hunting for digital infrastructure
While the company has stated in its filings that it has not yet selected a specific business combination target, its sponsorship team points toward a focus on the digital asset and broader fintech ecosystem.
The SPAC is backed by affiliates of Payward, Inc. (Kraken), one of the world’s longest-standing crypto exchanges, as well as Natural Capital and Tribe Capital.
The launch comes as the US IPO market shows tentative signs of reopening after a prolonged slowdown. The move by Kraken to sponsor a public investment vehicle suggests a strategic pivot from pure market speculation toward “hardening” financial infrastructure—transitioning digital finance into systems that institutions can underwrite and regulators can supervise.
Blank check mandate
As a “blank check” company, KRAKacquisition Corp was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, or similar business combination. The firm confirmed it has not currently engaged in substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any potential partner.
The success of the raise places KRAKacquisition among the more significant fintech-focused SPAC listings of early 2026, offering a fresh vehicle for a private player in the digital asset space to access public markets.
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