In this episode of The SPAC Podcast, James Graf joins Mike Blankenship to reflect on how retail investor participation in SPACs has shifted since the 2020 boom. James recounts the pre-COVID era, when SPACs often struggled to meet shareholder count requirements, and how that flipped during the peak of meme-driven interest.
Retail investors once drove much of the post-IPO volume and price movement, sometimes outpacing institutions in influence. But that surge came with new challenges—rapid inflows and outflows, volatility, and a shareholder base less aligned with long-term outcomes.
Today, retail interest remains—but it’s far more selective, often tied to thematic deals like crypto or autonomy. This episode offers a measured look at the current balance between retail and institutional engagement in the SPAC space.
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