DiscoverManifest Space with Morgan BrennanThe SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25
The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25

The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25

Update: 2025-08-22
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SPACs, or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, are back – with aerospace & defense tech startups embracing the moment. Merlin, a startup focused on deploying AI into cockpits, is the latest to do so. The company announced a reverse merge with a SPAC led by Inflection Point Asset Management, valuing the company at $800 million pre-money and raise hundred of millions of dollars in proceeds. CEO Matt George joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the prospects of going public.


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The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25

The SPAC Comeback, Military AI, & Future of Defense Tech 8/22/25

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