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Shawn Matthews

Executive

Aggregate Capital Deployment Matrix

Active/Searching: $720M (61.3%)

Professional Biography

Shawn Matthews has served as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of multiple SPACs, including HCM II, HCM III Acquisition Corp., HCM IV Acquisition Corp., and Mercator Acquisition Corp., since their respective inceptions. With over 30 years of management experience in both public and private corporations, Mr. Matthews is recognized as a financial services expert and entrepreneur. His extensive background has positioned him as a prominent figure in the SPAC industry, where he has demonstrated a consistent track record of leadership and strategic vision.

Total Capital Deployed

$1,175,000,000

Active / Searching Capital:
$720,000,000

Transaction Volume

5 Transactions

Time-to-Liquidity (Months)

-

Merger Completion Rate

60.0%

Professional Network Intelligence

Frequent Underwriters

Frequent Associates

Top Sectors

  • Hospitality1 Deals

Syndicate Deal History

TickerCompanyStatusTrustPriceWarrantIPO DateTime LeftDeal ValueSectorBookrunner
MRCO
Mercator Acquisition Corp.
searching
250.0M
$10.00
1/3Mar 2026
23mo
-GeneralClear Street, LLC
HACQ
HCM IV Acquisition Corp.
searching
250.0M
$10.00
1/4Nov 2025
19mo
-GeneralCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
HCMA
HCM III Acquisition Corp.
searching
220.0M
$10.00
1/3Jun 2025
14mo
-GeneralCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
IMSR
HCM II Acquisition Corp.
closed
200.0M
$10.00
1/2Jun 2024Done-GeneralCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
HCMA
HCM Acquisition Corp
closed
255.0M
$10.00
1/2Mar 2021Done-HospitalityCantor Fitzgerald & Co.