Analysis

March 16, 2021

European VCs are still wary of joining the SPAC goldrush

Despite the hype around SPACs, Europe's VCs say they are reticent to take the plunge.


Isabel Woodford

6 min read

Frederic Court, cofounder and partner at Felix Capital

Everyone who is anyone in the US is now issuing a SPAC.

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More European sponsors have listed in the US than in Europe so far.
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