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Robert Foresman

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $855M (74.0%)

Professional Biography

Bob Foresman, 52, is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in investment banking and corporate governance. He served as Vice Chairman of UBS Investment Bank from October 2016 to April 2020, where he played a pivotal role in strategic decision-making and client relations. Mr. Foresman has been a director of Ascendant I since July 2020 and has also served as a director of Ascendant Digital I since the same date. His involvement in these SPACs underscores his commitment to innovative financial solutions and his expertise in navigating complex market environments. In addition to his roles at Ascendant I and Ascendant Digital I, Mr. Foresman has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of other SPACs, further solidifying his reputation as a prolific sponsor and executive in the SPAC landscape. His leadership and insights continue to influence the direction of the companies he serves.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,154,500,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$854,500,000

Transaction Volume

4 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

75.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
ALF
Centurion Acquisition Corp.
searching
250.0M
$10.00
1/2May 2024
1mo
-GeneralCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
AMOB
Ascendant Mobility Acquisition Corp. I
searching
304.5M
$10.00
1/2May 2021--GeneralGoldman Sachs & Co., LLC
Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. II
searching
300.0M
$10.00
1/3Mar 2021--GeneralGoldman Sachs & Co., LLC
MKTW
MarketWise, Inc.
closed
300.0M
$10.00
1/2Jul 2020Done
2.9B
General
Ascendant Sponsor LP