Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp is seeking to raise $200 million through an initial public offering, signaling a substantial investment aimed at an as-yet-unspecified target within the rapidly developing technology sector. The company plans to offer 20,000,000 units, each comprised of a Class A ordinary share and a redeemable warrant, with trading expected to begin on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “QLEPU” on May 1st. Underwriters have been granted a 45-day option to purchase up to 3,000,000 additional units, potentially increasing the total capital raised. Quantum Leap, formed to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses, intends to focus on acquiring businesses in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain technology, led by a team with more than six decades of collective experience in those fields.
$200 Million IPO Pricing and Terms
The offering consists of 20,000,000 units, each comprising one Class A ordinary share and one redeemable warrant, priced at $ per unit. Each warrant provides the holder the option to purchase an additional Class A ordinary share at a predetermined price, subject to standard market adjustments. The company anticipates final closing of the IPO on May 4th, contingent upon the fulfillment of standard regulatory requirements. Following the separation of the units, the ordinary shares and warrants are expected to trade independently on the NYSE under the symbols “QLEP” and “QLEPW,” respectively. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as the sole book-running manager for this offering, overseeing the distribution and sale of the units to investors. This over-allotment option allows underwriters to increase the offering size if demand exceeds initial expectations, potentially diluting the ownership stake of early investors but also signaling strong market confidence in the company’s prospects.
The registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, designated File No., was declared effective on April 30th, allowing the public offering to proceed. Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp was formed to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company’s stated focus is within the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain technology, though it retains the flexibility to pursue targets across diverse sectors and geographies, excluding China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau.
While the Company may pursue an acquisition in any business, industry, sector, or geographic location (with the exception of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau), it intends to focus on target companies within the artificial intelligence (“AI”), quantum computing, and blockchain technology sectors.
Quantum Leap Acquisition Corp
