Silicon Valley Acquisition II files for $220M IPO targeting transformative sectors

Dan Nash: Dan Nash is the Chairman and CEO of Silicon Valley Acquisition II and also serves as CEO of the related Silicon Valley Acquisition SPAC. He previously led the SPAC practice at Cohen & Company Capital Markets as head of investment banking. Nash is directing the new SPAC's IPO process and sector targeting strategy. Martin Zinny: Martin Zinny is the CFO of Silicon Valley Acquisition II and holds the same role at Silicon Valley Acquisition and Freedom Metals Acquisition. He supports the financial and operational leadership of these blank check companies. Zinny contributes to the execution of the current SPAC's public filing and planned listing. Silicon Valley Acquisition II: Silicon Valley Acquisition II is a newly formed blank check company, or SPAC, incorporated in 2026 and based in Palo Alto, California. It is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Nash, former head of investment banking at Cohen & Company Capital Markets where he oversaw the firm's SPAC practice, along with CFO Martin Zinny. The SPAC filed with the SEC to pursue an initial public offering with plans to target businesses in sectors undergoing structural change. SPAC Activity: Multiple SPAC IPO filings occurred in September 2026, including vehicles targeting digital assets, technology, and healthcare sectors. Sector Interest: Investor inflows and deal activity in fintech, digital assets, and AI infrastructure remain elevated in 2026 amid broader market momentum for transformative technologies.