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John Lipman

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $200M (17.5%)

Professional Biography

John Lipman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in the realm of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). He has served as the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the board of directors for multiple SPACs since their inception, including his role as Co-Chief Executive Officer since November 2020. In addition to his leadership in the SPAC space, John Lipman has been employed by Lucid Capital Markets LLC as the Head of Capital Markets since April 2025. His expertise in capital markets complements his operational leadership, enabling him to effectively navigate the complexities of financial transactions and corporate governance. With a career marked by significant contributions to the SPAC industry, John Lipman continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the organizations he leads. His dual roles in executive management and capital markets underscore his commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the financial landscape.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,145,500,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$200,000,000

Transaction Volume

8 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

12.5%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Helium production1 Deals
  • High-Performance Computing1 Deals
  • Energy1 Deals
  • Digital Media1 Deals
  • Music Industry1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
ILLU
Illumination Acquisition Corp I
searching
200.0M
$10.00
1/3Dec 2025
21mo
-GeneralBTIG, LLC
ROCL
Roth CH Acquisition V Co.
closed
101.5M
$10.00
1/2Nov 2021Done-Helium productionRoth Capital Partners, LLC
USCTF
TKB Critical Technologies 1
closed
204.0M
$10.00
1/2Oct 2021Done-High-Performance ComputingJefferies LLC
TYGO
Roth CH Acquisition IV Co.
announced
100.0M
$11.50
1/4Jul 2021-
600.0M
EnergyRoth Capital Partners, LLC
QTEKQ
QualTek Services Inc.
closed
100.0M
$10.00
1/2Jan 2021Done
306.9M
General
BZFD
890 5th Avenue Partners, Inc.
closed
250.0M
$10.00
1/3Dec 2020Done
1.2B
Digital MediaCowen and Company, LLC
RSVR
Roth CH Acquisition II Co.
announced
115.0M
$10.00
1/2Nov 2020--Music IndustryRoth Capital Partners, LLC
ROCH
Roth CH Acquisition I Co.
closed
75.0M
$10.00
3/4Mar 2020Done
835.0M
GeneralRoth Capital Partners, LLC