Anil Mathews joined Bloomberg Markets on March 24, 2023 to discuss Near Intelligence going public via a SPAC merger, and why the team pursued that path given market conditions. He spoke with hosts Haslinda Amin and Yvonne Man.
Near announced its SPAC route at a time when redemptions and scrutiny had risen across the U.S. SPAC market.
Rationale for choosing a SPAC structure in uncertain markets.
Translating the listing into operating discipline and execution.
High-level context on Near’s evolution leading up to the listing.

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