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Chris Cottone

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VP of Greentree Financial Group, Inc.

Robert C. (Chris) Cottone graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Chris co-manages Greentree’s internal emerging growth fund and oversees the capital markets policies and procedures implemented by the firm including new project origination. Chris has experience working on new public listings, SPACs, bridge financing and PIPEs. In this role, Chris has been involved in several business combinations that have exceeded $1 billion in enterprise valuation.

Chris is also responsible for monitoring legislative activities effecting securities issues. With more than two decades of service to the business community, Chris has been instrumental in guiding the careers of many of the nation’s new entrepreneurs. Chris heads many of Greentree’s community awareness programs that contribute to the Global Vision maintained at the firm. He is a frequent contributor to various publications and periodicals and lectures to professional organizations.

Jan. 30, 2026

How to Choose the Right Legal Counsel and Underwriter for a SPAC

Chris Cottone explains how SPAC sponsors should think about selecting legal counsel and underwriters. He outlines why fees should never be the primary decision factor, why SPACs require highly specialized legal experience, an...
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 26, 2026

How to Form a SPAC Entity and Where to Incorporate

Chris Cottone explains how to properly form a SPAC entity and why incorporation choice matters. He breaks down the pros and cons of Delaware, Nevada, and Cayman structures, highlighting tax considerations, litigation risk, an...
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 21, 2026

What “Risk Capital” Really Means for SPAC Sponsors

Chris Cottone explains what risk capital is in a SPAC, why it’s required, and how much sponsors should realistically expect to commit. He breaks down IPO and DESPAC costs, typical risk capital ranges, and how sponsor syndicat...
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 19, 2026

How SPAC Structures Have Evolved and What Investors Care About Today

Chris Cottone breaks down how SPAC structures have evolved and what investors are seeing in today’s market. He explains the role of rights, warrants, and time-to-close terms, and why longer SPAC timelines are becoming more at...
Guest: Chris Cottone
Jan. 14, 2026

What’s the Right Size for a SPAC?

What’s the ideal size for a SPAC? Chris Cattone explains why the sweet spot is often between $100M and $150M in trust, balancing fee efficiency, target quality, and flexibility through the DESPAC process. Connect with the Gue...
Guest: Chris Cottone