GigCapital9 Corp. has completed its initial public offering, raising $253 million through the sale of 25.3 million units at $10.00 per unit. The offering included the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, indicating strong investor demand for the special purpose acquisition company's strategy. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on January 27, 2026, under the ticker symbol GIXXU.
Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination. The company operates under the Private-to-Public Equity model, a trademarked approach developed by GigManagement, LLC, which is a member entity of GigCapital Global and an affiliate of GigCapital9 Corp. This methodology combines investment with mentorship to guide private companies through the transition to public markets.
Led by Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Dr. Avi Katz, GigCapital9 Corp. now has 24 months to identify and complete a business combination. The company's focus areas include aerospace and defense services along with the technology, media and telecommunications sector. Specific technologies of interest include cybersecurity, secure communications, quantum-based command and control systems, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
The successful IPO represents a significant capital infusion that positions GigCapital9 to pursue acquisition targets in high-growth technology sectors. For investors, this creates an opportunity to gain exposure to emerging technologies through the company's planned business combination. The aerospace and defense sectors have seen increased investment in recent years, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and secure communications where technological advancements are critical for national security and commercial applications.
The offering was managed by D. Boral Capital LLC, which served as sole lead book-running manager. The company's approach, described as a Mentor-Investor methodology, aims to partner with innovative companies with exceptional leadership to create industry-leading partnerships. This strategy differentiates GigCapital9 from traditional SPACs by emphasizing ongoing mentorship and support beyond the initial business combination.
For the broader investment community, the successful offering demonstrates continued investor appetite for SPAC vehicles focused on technology sectors. The specific focus on aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies aligns with growing global demand for security solutions and technological innovation. Companies in these sectors may view GigCapital9 as a potential path to public markets that offers both capital and strategic guidance through the Mentor-Investor approach.
The company's parent organization, GigCapital Global, maintains additional information about its operations and methodology available at https://www.gigcapitalglobal.com/. The press release announcing the IPO completion was distributed through InvestorWire, a specialized communications platform that is part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN, which provides wire-grade press release syndication and corporate communications solutions to public and private companies seeking to reach investors and broader audiences through various distribution channels.
