Hartz: SPACs will be an enduring listing vehicle, not a passing trend
Kevin Hartz · 20VC: SPACs. What Are They? Why Now? How Do They Change The Venture Landscape? Are They Better Than IPOs & Direct Listings? How Should Founders Think About Them? Kevin Hartz & Troy Steckenrider @ A* · Aug 31, 2020 · at 4:57
Kevin Hartz, co-founder of investment firm A*, discusses the long-term viability of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) as a public market entry vehicle.
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“We see this SPAC phenomenon, not as a flash in the pan, not as a quick up and down. That'll be a passing fancy of the 20 twenties, but really an enduring vehicle to bring our innovation companies to market.”
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