"Blockchain Visionaries Mobilize $200M to Fuel Digital Finance's Next Frontier"

CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition III, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), has raised $200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) priced at $10 per unit, with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one-half of a warrant exercisable at $11.50. The offering, which included 20 million units, is set to trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol KOYNU, with a planned listing effective August 27, 2025 [1]. The underwriters have also been granted an option to purchase an additional 3 million units to cover potential over-allotments [3].

The SPAC is led by Charles Cassel, the co-founder and CEO of Consilium Investment Management, and Vikas Mittal, the managing member and chief investment officer of Meteora Capital. Both bring prior experience in managing blank check companies, with Cassel serving as CEO and Mittal as chairman and CFO of the SPAC [2]. The management team is supported by a board of directors comprising industry experts, including Jonathan M. Binder and Dr. Jim Kyung-Soo Liew, among others, who share the SPAC’s vision for long-term value creation within the digital asset ecosystem [3].

CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition III aims to focus on companies operating in sectors aligned with the digitization of financial infrastructure, including digital assets, Web3 technologies, blockchain-driven business models, and financial services infrastructure. The SPAC has emphasized a strategic focus on "new economy sectors" in frontier growth markets, with a particular interest in firms developing critical infrastructure such as wallets, custody solutions, exchanges, and tokenized financial instruments [3].

The SPAC’s strategy is informed by the management team's extensive track record in emerging markets and their affiliations with Consilium Investment Management and Meteora Capital. The company intends to capitalize on the global adoption of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, with applications spanning payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cross-border financial systems [3]. This approach reflects a broader industry trend toward digital transformation in financial services, driven by increasing demand for decentralized and secure financial infrastructure.

Cohen & Company Securities served as the sole bookrunner for the offering, overseeing the process from underwriting to pricing. The IPO, which has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is expected to close on August 28, 2025 [3]. Prospective investors may obtain further details through the SEC's website or by contacting the underwriters directly [3].

While the SPAC has outlined a clear strategic direction, it has also acknowledged the uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements, particularly regarding the completion of the offering and the use of proceeds. The SPAC's preliminary prospectus, available on the SEC's website, provides a detailed risk assessment, highlighting the challenges inherent in SPAC transactions, including market volatility and regulatory scrutiny [3].

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[1] SPAC CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition III prices $200 million IPO targeting digital infrastructure (https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/113011/SPAC-CSLM-Digital-Asset-Acquisition-III-prices-$200-million-IPO-targeting-d)

[2] SPAC CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition III prices $200 million IPO (https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/113011/SPAC-CSLM-Digital-Asset-Acquisition-III-prices-$200-million-IPO)

[3] CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III, Ltd $200 Million Initial Public Offering (https://www.abc27.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9518659/cslm-digital-asset-acquisition-corp-iii-ltd-200-million-initial-public-offering)