E: How SPAC Sponsors Evaluate Targets

E: Evaluate Targets.

Once capital is raised, the search for an acquisition begins.

Sponsors typically have 18–24 months to identify and close a deal. During this period, the team evaluates private companies that meet their stated criteria. This involves outbound sourcing, inbound deal flow, advisor relationships, and proprietary networks.

Targets are evaluated based on growth potential, market position, scalability, and readiness for public markets. Due diligence begins early, often before a formal Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed.

Sponsors are under pressure — the clock is ticking, and credibility depends on finding a quality company with strong fundamentals and a compelling story.