Thunder Bridge Capital closes $300.15M IPO after full over-allotment exercise
Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V, Ltd. successfully closed its $300.15 million IPO on August 14, 2026, after underwriters fully exercised the over-allotment option. The SPAC, which lists on Nasdaq under TBCVU, has secured funds for potential US-based business combinations.

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Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V, Ltd. announced the closing of its initial public offering on August 14, 2026, raising a total of $300.15 million. The transaction included the issuance of 30,015,000 units at $10.00 per unit, reflecting the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 3,915,000 units to cover over-allotments.
The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) began trading its units on The Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol TBCVU on August 13, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. Once separate trading commences, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed under the symbols TBCV and TBCVW, respectively. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments.
Offering Structure
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Following the closing, $300,150,000 from the proceeds of the IPO and a simultaneous private placement was placed into the company’s trust account. An audited balance sheet as of August 14, 2026, reflecting these proceeds, will be included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Units Offered | 30,015,000 |
| Price Per Unit | $10.00 |
| Gross Proceeds | $300.15 million |
| Over-allotment Exercised | 3,915,000 units |
| Warrant Exercise Price | $11.50 |
| Listing Date | August 13, 2026 |
| Closing Date | August 14, 2026 |
Strategic Focus
Thunder Bridge Capital was formed to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the company may pursue an initial business combination in any industry, it intends to concentrate its search on high-potential businesses based in the United States.
A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the SEC on August 12, 2026. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by contacting Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. or by accessing the SEC’s website.
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