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The full thread of our Space-Eyes coverage — a running record of every development we've tracked, with the VC take on each.

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  1. Aug 3, 2026IPOEric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes Bets Defense Tech on a SPAC→
  2. Jul 31, 2026IPOSPACs Are Quietly Having Their Best Stretch Since 2021→
  3. Jul 31, 2026IPOEric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes to Go Public in $638M SPAC Deal$638M SPAC merger→

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IPO· Aug 2, 2026

Eric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes Bets Defense Tech on a SPAC

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Eric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes Bets Defense Tech on a SPAC

Space-Eyes, a counter-drone and geospatial intelligence company backed by Eric Trump, agreeing to go public through a $638 million merger with McKinley Acquisition Corp shows blank-check listings finding real traction in defense tech, not just robotics.

Aug 2, 2026
IPO· Jul 31, 2026

SPACs Are Quietly Having Their Best Stretch Since 2021

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SPACs Are Quietly Having Their Best Stretch Since 2021

Three SPACs priced or announced deals in one week -- Churchill Capital XIII, East West Ave, and Space-Eyes' merger vehicle -- a pickup in blank-check issuance overshadowed by this week's AI mega-rounds.

Jul 31, 2026
IPO· Jul 31, 2026

Eric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes to Go Public in $638M SPAC Deal

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IPO$638M SPAC merger

Eric Trump-Backed Space-Eyes to Go Public in $638M SPAC Deal

Space-Eyes, a counter-drone and geospatial intelligence company backed by Eric Trump, agreed to go public through a merger with McKinley Acquisition Corp valuing the combined business at $638 million, with the combined company expected to list as CUAS.

Jul 31, 2026
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