Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (SVAQ) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to identify, acquire, and scale transformative businesses across global growth sectors.
Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (SVAQ) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed to identify, acquire, and scale transformative businesses across global growth sectors.
The SVAQ team brings deep expertise across investment banking, capital markets, corporate strategy, and both traditional IPO and SPAC execution. We combine this foundation with a global network of investors, advisors, and operators to unlock hidden value for companies ready to access the public markets.
SVAQ is led by Dan Nash, Co-Founder and former Head of Investment Banking at CCM. During his tenure, Mr. Nash built one of the fastest-growing SPAC and crypto investment-banking platforms on Wall Street—scaling to a $100M+ revenue run rate within four years of launch. He oversaw 113 announced or closed transactions, including 55 De-SPAC business combinations, and executed more than $48 billion in M&A and $14 billion in financing transactions.
SVAQ pairs operational know-how with proven execution capabilities to help transformative businesses successfully enter and thrive in the public markets. Our mission is to be the trusted first-call SPAC partner for companies looking to access public markets in partnership with leading venture investors and advisors.
Our focus
Fintech & Digital Assets
Driving innovation in payments, banking, and decentralized finance to power the future of financial services.
AI & Digital Infrastructure
Building scalable platforms that harness artificial intelligence and next-gen infrastructure for global growth.
Energy Transition & Sustainability
Investing in technologies that accelerate the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.
Mobility & Autotech
Supporting advancements in autonomous, connected, and electric mobility that are reshaping global transportation.
Technology
Global tech spend of $5.6T in 2026 represents ~4.4% of global GDP, with software alone projected to account for 1.7% of global GDP by 2029
Consumer
Global consumer and retail spending of ~$26T is projected to reach ~$43T by 2033, with retail e-commerce sales expected to grow from ~$4.8T in 2026 to ~$7.0T by
Mining
~$3T global sector with robust long-term demand, including a critical minerals market projected to grow from ~$409B in 2025 to ~$587B by 2032
Healthcare
~$11.2T global industry projected to nearly double in size by 2050, fueled by aging demographics and continued advances in diagnostics, therapeutics and medical technology
Why SPACs?
An Alternative Path to the Public Markets
Capital Raising Flexibility
SPACs offer flexible timing for the capital raise (pre-BCA until close) and a mix of capital solutions (debt, equity, converts)
Execution Certainty
A negotiated business combination provides greater visibility into valuation, structure and timing, while reducing dependence on the traditional narrow IPO market window
Marketing Process
An extended marketing process gives investors more time to engage with management and digest complex narratives and business models, supporting a deeper understanding of the company’s strategy and outlook
Structural Flexibility
SPAC transactions can accommodate a broad range of structures, including complex combinations, carve-outs, spin-offs and other transactions that may be difficult to execute through a traditional IPO
Sponsor Expertise
Companies can benefit from a sponsor’s transaction experience, capital markets relationships and strategic perspective throughout the De-SPAC process
M&A Deal Features
As negotiated M&A transactions, SPAC combinations provide flexibility around valuation, consideration and transaction terms, including earnouts, rollover equity and other tailored structures
Benefits of Partnering with SVAQ
Why SVAQ?
Compelling Business Combination Criteria
We are sector-agnostic but emphasize industries with strong growth trends, scalable models, and the ability to benefit from public market access.
Strong Management Team
Committed and capable
management team that
would benefit from our
network and expertise
Economic Fundamentals
Strong EBITDA and cash
flow characteristics with
opportunity for further
improvement, including via
productivity and M&A
initiatives
Benefit from Public Market Access
Stand to benefit from
access to public equity
markets and access to
other forms of capital
including PIPEs
SPAC Network & Strategy
Businesses that can utilize
our global network and are
ready to become a public
entity
High Barriers to Entry
Entrenched competitive
position which may include
differentiated IP, customer
relationships or product
offering
With the right team, the right timing, and the right strategy, Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. is positioned to deliver long-term value for investors and partners.
DeSPACs and IPOs Advised
0+
in capital raised for SPAC transactions
$0 B+
in M&A transactions advised
$0 B+
Opportunities for Business Success
At Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp., we identify and partner with companies across a broad spectrum of industries and geographies. Our strategy is built on unlocking value through capital access, operational expertise, and global investor networks.
Together, we create opportunities for businesses to scale, innovate, and succeed in the public markets.
Daniel “Dan” Nash, our Chief Executive Officer and Director, is a seasoned investment banker and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience spanning capital markets, corporate finance, and operational leadership.
Mr. Nash is also Founder and Managing Partner of Silicon Valley Capital Advisors, an investment banking and strategic advisory firm, where securities-related services are offered through Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Since July 2026, Mr. Nash has served as an advisor to Freedom Metals Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: FDMM), a $275 million SPAC focused primarily on the mining and critical minerals sectors. From June 2025 to December 2025, Mr. Nash served as Chief Operating Officer at Columbus Circle Capital Corp I (Nasdaq: BRR), which completed its business combination with ProCap Financial, Inc. in December 2025. Previously, from February 2021 to June 2025, Mr. Nash served as the Co-Founder and Head of Investment Banking at Cohen & Company Capital Markets (“CCM”), a full-service investment bank with differentiated product and capital markets expertise across multiple industries, where he led the firm’s investment banking and SPAC practice. At CCM, Mr. Nash oversaw 113 announced or closed transactions, 55 announced or closed business combinations, and executed over $48 billion in M&A and over $14 billion in financing transactions. Prior to CCM, from June 2014 to November 2018 and from November 2019 to February 2021, Mr. Nash served as Global Head of Internet Investment Banking at Wells Fargo Securities, where he advised leading technology companies on IPOs, M&A, SPAC mergers, private placements, and debt financings. His leadership helped scale Wells Fargo’s tech banking franchise, with deals including Carvana’s IPO (NYSE: CVNA) and Shift’s business combination and PIPE financing. Earlier in his career, Mr. Nash served as Chief Financial Officer of Machine Zone, a leading global mobile gaming company recognized for developing multi-billion-dollar franchises including Game of War and Mobile Strike. Prior to that, Mr. Nash served as Director of Internet Investment Banking at Bank of America, where he contributed to high-profile IPOs including LinkedIn, Facebook, ACTIVE Network and Zynga. Mr. Nash holds a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, completed a General Course in Mathematics from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Martin Zinny
Chief Financial Officer
Martin Zinny, our Chief Financial Officer, brings over two decades of public and private market investment experience with a focus on deep fundamental company and industry analysis across the consumer and tech-enabled consumer subsectors.
He has served as Chief Financial Officer of Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: SVAQ) since December 2025 and Chief Financial Officer of Freedom Metals Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: FDMMU) since March 2026. Prior to that, Mr. Zinny was the Head of Corporate Access and Research Sales globally for Point72, a global investment firm, from September 2022 until July 2024. In this role, Mr. Zinny led the buildout of a new corporate access process, a proprietary technology platform, and an analytics engine, and he played a leading role in managing relationships with major investment banks. Over his career as an equity analyst and portfolio manager, Mr. Zinny successfully led investment management teams through various business and market cycles. Additionally, over this time he evaluated and participated in several initial public offerings. During 2020, Mr. Zinny was involved in the preparatory process for DP Cap Acquisition Corp. I’s (Nasdaq: DPCS) initial public offering and was appointed as its CEO and director in April 2021 in connection with its incorporation. Mr. Zinny also served as CFO of DP Cap Acquisition Corp. I, leading the company through its initial public offering in November 2021, prior to stepping down in September 2022. After receiving his MBA, Mr. Zinny joined Fidelity Investments, where he rose to be the Head of the Consumer Team. He left Fidelity Investments to join Whale Rock Capital Management, and has also worked at Omega Advisors, Point72, and Millennium Management LLC. Mr. Zinny received a B.S. in Accounting from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
David O’Neil
Vice President
David O’Neil, our Vice President, is an investment professional with experience sourcing, structuring, and executing credit and equity investments and business combination transactions involving founder-led technology companies.
Since February 2026, he has served as Vice President of Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp., where he is responsible for financial analysis and diligence for potential business combinations, the development of financial models and valuation analyses for prospective target companies, the preparation of transaction and marketing materials, and support for target sourcing, business development, and transaction execution. Since October 2025, Mr. O’Neil has also been a Consultant with Bridgewest Capital Management, LLC, a global investment group engaged in private equity/venture investing, real estate investing, and private lending. He previously served as a Senior Associate at Crescent Cove Advisors, LP, where he was responsible for investment sourcing, diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring. Before Crescent Cove, David held investing roles at Koch Industries, Inc. and Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC, where he focused on executing investments in technology and digital infrastructure businesses. Earlier in his career, David worked as an investment banker in the Global Technology Group at Citigroup Global Markets Inc., advising enterprise software and semiconductor clients, and began his career in the Financial Institutions Group at Goldman Sachs & Co. David holds dual Master’s and B.B.A. degrees in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business.
Directors
Adam Nash
Director
Adam Nash, our Director, is a seasoned executive, investor, and advisor with a record of helping build some of Silicon Valley’s successful technology companies.
Since October 2020, he has been the co-founder and CEO of Aside, Inc, a fast-growing fintech platform modernizing charitable giving through accessible, technology-enabled donor-advised funds at Daffy.org. Daffy was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Prior to this role, Mr. Nash was the Vice President of Product and Growth at Dropbox, Inc., a cloud storage and file-sharing service, from August 2018 until February 2020. Previously from January 2013 to October 2016, Mr. Nash served as COO and then CEO of Wealthfront, where he pioneered automated investing and scaled up the company and the firm’s assets under management, establishing Wealthfront as a leader in consumer fintech. He has also held senior leadership and technical roles at LinkedIn, eBay, and Apple, bringing deep operational expertise across global consumer technology platforms. As an angel investor, Mr. Nash has backed more than 150 companies, including early investments in Firebase (acquired by Google), Opendoor (Nasdaq: OPEN), Figma (NYSE: FIG), and category-defining companies such as Gusto, Acorns, Bitwise Investments, Boom Supersonic, Colossal Biosciences, and Loyal Animal Health. He also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, where he teaches “Personal Finance for Engineers.” Mr. Nash holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University, as well as an MBA from Harvard.
Matthew Murphy
Independent Director
Matthew Murphy, our Independent Director, is a fintech-focused entrepreneur and strategic investor with deep expertise in venture formation, financial markets, and technology innovation.
Since March 2018, Mr. Murphy has served as General Partner at Montage Ventures, a venture capital firm building and investing in companies across financial services, healthcare and commerce innovation with a focus on vertical applications. Mr. Murphy plays a central role in identifying scalable solutions that address systemic challenges in financial services, construction, insurance and payments, while working closely with founders to launch and grow businesses that integrate advanced technologies with novel capital structures, with a goal of enabling measurable financial impact and long-term value creation. Mr. Murphy has served as a director of Columbus Circle Capital Corp III (Nasdaq: CCCT) since July 2026, and as a director of Columbus Circle Capital Corp II (Nasdaq: CMII), which is currently in business combination with Elroy Air, a U.S. drone developer, since February 2026. From May 2025 until completion of its business combination with ProCap Financial, Inc. in December 2025, Mr. Murphy also served as a director at Columbus Circle Capital Corp I (Nasdaq: BRR). Mr. Murphy had served as Managing Partner at Unwritten Wines from June 2014 to May 2025. Previously, Mr. Murphy served as Global Vice President of RenRen, where he led the company’s U.S. Innovation Lab, Appsurdity, a venture studio that operated and scaled multiple technology platforms, including TruckerPath, a software solution for the trucking industry; Sindeo, a modern mortgage origination platform; and Chime/Lofty, a CRM system serving the real estate sector. Prior to that, Mr. Murphy served as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder at Lemon.com, and Chief Marketing Officer at Chegg. Mr. Murphy holds a BC in Finance from Santa Clara University.
Jackson Fu
Independent Director
Jackson Fu, our Independent Director, is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and venture strategist with a distinguished track record in blockchain innovation, quantitative finance, and global real estate.
Since January 2023, Mr. Fu has been serving as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Promontory Technologies, Ltd., where he leads initiatives at the intersection of digital assets, AI, and financial infrastructure. Mr. Fu is also the Co-Founder of Toggee.ai, a consumer wealthtech company offering both traditional financial wealth management and crypto financial products to families and kids. Since May 2018, Mr. Fu has served as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Deepcubation, formally known as CREAM Labs, a blockchain-focused investment and incubation platform that leverages distributed ledger technology and tokenization to unlock scalable growth for early-and late-stage companies worldwide. In addition, Mr. Fu co-founded Qilin Investment Management, and he served as its Chairman and CEO from June 2015 through September 2017, when he oversaw the management of approximately $7 billion in assets, establishing the firm as a leader in quantitative fund strategies in Asia. He currently serves as non-executive chairman. His early conviction in blockchain technology led to early investments and strategic advisory positions in platforms such as VeChain, Binance, NEO, Enjin, Axie Infinity and others, helping shape their market positioning and growth trajectories. Earlier in his career, Mr. Fu worked at Fosun International, where he served as Head of Real Estate Funds, managing a $12 billion portfolio, at Starwood Capital within the acquisition team. Mr. Fu started his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was an Investment Banking Analyst. Mr. Fu holds a BA in Economics and Chinese Language from University of California, Berkeley.
Pankaj Shah
Independent Director
Pankaj Shah, our Independent Director, is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor with a distinguished track record in venture development, consumer technology, and early-stage investing.
Since March 2024, Mr. Shah has served as Co-Founder and Chief Treasure Hunter at Sankhara Management LLC, where he leads initiatives collecting the human experience and creating joy, wonder and awe. At Sankhara, he is building an alternative asset fund filled with rare collectibles to uncover, protect and preserve artifacts that define human achievement. Mr. Shah has also been Managing Director at Finches, LLC, a Palo Alto based investment and advisory firm, where he has played a pivotal role in backing and guiding high-growth startups, and his portfolio includes early involvement with breakout companies such as Addepar, Kiwi Crate, OpenGov, Pair Eyewear, Ripple, ThirdLove, Zanbato, ZBiotics and Wish since August 2017. Throughout his career, Mr. Shah has held advisory roles with leading early stage venture capital firms, including OVO Fund, Montage Ventures, Streamlined Ventures and Tuesday Capital. He has served on the Smithsonian Council of the Center for Astrophysics and a Director for Girls, Inc. Mr. Shah has been a guest speaker at Columbia University, Harvard University, and Stanford University, and has also served as an advisor to the NBA on numerous projects.
Advisory Board
Our advisory board brings together senior leaders from venture capital, investment banking, investors, and experienced operators across various sectors. While they will not have fiduciary responsibilities to the company, we expect the breadth of their relationships and the depth of their operating and transactional experience to enhance our ability to identify, evaluate, and source high-quality potential targets for our initial business combination.
ArcStone
Michael Astone
Advisor
Mr. Astone is the Chief Executive Officer of ArcStone Securities and Investments (“ArcStone”). ArcStone has years of financial services experience with access to Canadian markets and has advised on over 50 initial public offerings and raised $10 billion in mergers and acquisitions, and $50 billion in follow-on equity offerings.
FINALIS
Federico Baradello
Advisor
Mr. Baradello is the Chief Executive Officer of Finalis, which has a platform of over 800 bankers from global independent and boutique investment banks. Mr. Nash, our Chief Executive Officer, currently holds a broker-dealer license with Finalis.
Next Layer
Dean Callas
Advisor
Mr. Callas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Next Layer Capital, a merchant bank focused on strategic advisory, structured capital solutions, and corporate bitcoin treasury strategy for public and private companies. Next Layer Capital brings together over 50 years of combined career experience and more than $15 billion in collective transaction experience across several sectors. The firm currently serves as an advisor to Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: SZZLU).
Doctor Advisors
Sam Doctor
Advisor
Mr. Doctor is the managing principal at Doctor Advisory Services, an independent advisory firm that serves the AI data center infrastructure, crypto and bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure verticals with both transaction advisory and capital raising services.
Tess Ventures
Tess Hau & Calvin Zhou
Advisors
Ms. Hau is the Founder and Managing Partner and Mr. Zhou is a Partner of Tess Ventures. Tess Ventures is a venture capital firm with a deep capital base and a broad portfolio of startups in deep tech, Web3, AI, crypto, and frontier technologies.
Melbourne Capital
Simon Stephen
Advisor
Mr. Stephen is a Director of Investment Banking at Melbourne Capital Group, a leading independent advisory firm with professionals across Australia and South East Asia. The firm specializes in cross-border mandates across the region’s private and public markets with Mr. Stephen leading growth and capital strategies for clients.
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Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. partners with visionary companies in fintech, AI, energy transition, and mobility — providing access to U.S. public markets, operational excellence, and a global investor network.
