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Gary K. Wunderlich, Jr.

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $600M (60.0%)

Professional Biography

Gary K. Wunderlich, Jr. is a prominent financial executive and Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Live Oak Merchant Partners, a merchant bank that specializes in providing capital and advisory services to middle market companies. He has served as President since 2020 and was previously the Chief Financial Officer from the inception of the firm until October 2020. His leadership has been instrumental in the growth and strategic direction of the organization. Wunderlich's extensive experience in the financial sector is underscored by his active involvement in multiple SPACs, demonstrating his proficiency in navigating complex financial transactions and capital markets. His contributions to the industry have solidified his reputation as a highly prolific SPAC sponsor and executive.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,000,000,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$600,000,000

Transaction Volume

5 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

60.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Semiconductors1 Deals
  • Bioplastics1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
LOKVU
Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V
searching
200.0M
$10.00
1/3Jan 2025
9mo
-GeneralSantander US Capital Markets LLC
LOCC
Live Oak Crestview Climate Acquisition Corp.
searching
200.0M
$10.00
1/3Mar 2021--GeneralJefferies LLC
LOKM
Live Oak Mobility Acquisition Corp.
searching
200.0M
$10.00
1/5Jan 2021--GeneralJefferies LLC
NVTS
Live Oak Acquisition Corp. II
announced
200.0M
$10.00
1/3Nov 2020--SemiconductorsJefferies LLC
DNMR
Live Oak Acquisition Corp.
announced
200.0M
$10.00
1/2Mar 2020-
450.0M
BioplasticsJefferies LLC