Today we welcome Daniele D'Alvia, the CEO and Founder of SPAC’s Consultancy - the global expert on special purpose acquisition companies. Since 2014, Daniele has been publishing papers and editorial pieces on the topic. He authored Mergers, Acquisitions, and International Financial Regulation, the first book on SPACs. Additionally, he is also a teaching fellow at Queen Mary University of London.
What You’ll Learn
Defining SPACs
How SPACs are affecting private equity
New investment opportunities with SPACs
Breakdown
[00:50] Getting to know Daniele D'Alvia
[01:51] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies
[03:31] What is a SPAC?
[05:01] The rise in popularity of SPACs
[07:11] SPACs’ influence on private equity
[10:07] Private equity: the good and the bad
[12:18] Daniele’s learning resources
Resources
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