2022-04-08 17:07:00
Hypebeast To List On Nasdaq With Backing From Tom Brady, Naomi Osaka, Jonah HillHypebeast, a Hong Kong-listed streetwear and culture company, has announced that it plans to
list on Nasdaq through a merger with Iron Spark, a U.S. special purpose acquisition company, in a deal that will generate up to $180 million in proceeds.
The transaction will see American football player Tom Brady, tennis star Naomi Osaka and Hollywood actor Jonah Hill, among others, become investors in the company by acquiring
$13.3 million worth of shares in Hypebeast.The merger, which will be subject to approval by shareholders and regulators, will
value Hypebeast at $534 million. The transaction is projected to be completed by the third quarter of this year. The proceeds from the deal will be used for investments in technology, talent, brand experiences and marketing, the company said.
Hypebeast launched its
first non-fungible token art sale in 2021, and it intends to curate and seek new Web 3.0.
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