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How the Ultra-Wealthy Use SPACs as a Private Equity Alternative
In this episode of The High Net Worth Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why ultra-high-net-worth families are increasingly using SPACs to access pre-IPO deals and bypass traditional private equity structures. They break down how a typical SPAC works, the tax advantages of warrants versus common stock, and why the 2026 market environment—with higher interest rates and a slower IPO pipeline—has made the SPAC structure attractive again for wealthy families seeking liquidity and control. The hosts focus on a specific case: a hypothetical family office using a $300 million SPAC to acquire a…
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