Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. Completes Upsized $275,000,000 Initial Public Offering

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Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:BLZR) has successfully completed its upsized initial public offering, raising $275 million in gross proceeds through the sale of 27.5 million units at $10.00 per unit. The offering included 3.5 million additional units from a partial over-allotment exercise.

Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $11.50 per share. The units trade under "BLZRU," while the separated components will trade as "BLZR" and "BLZRW." The entire IPO proceeds of $275 million have been placed in a trust account.

The blank check company, led by CEO Eric Semler and CFO Eamon P. Smith, aims to pursue business combinations in media, communications, sports, entertainment, technology, and consumer retail sectors. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. served as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

Positive

• Successfully raised $275 million through upsized IPO
• Full IPO proceeds ($10.00 per unit) secured in trust account
• Strong management team with industry veterans
• Diversified target sectors including high-growth industries

Negative

• No specific acquisition target identified yet
• Warrant dilution potential at $11.50 exercise price
• Subject to 24-month deadline to complete business combination

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Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. completed an upsized $275M SPAC IPO on Nasdaq, forming a blank check company targeting media, sports, tech, and retail sectors.

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. has successfully completed its upsized IPO, raising $275 million by selling 27.5 million units at $10.00 per unit. The offering exceeded initial expectations, with underwriters partially exercising their over-allotment option for an additional 3.5 million units.

Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant allows the purchase of one Class A ordinary share at $11.50. The company's units now trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "BLZRU," with the shares and warrants expected to eventually trade separately as "BLZR" and "BLZRW."

This is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) - essentially a blank check company formed to acquire or merge with an existing business. Trailblazer has placed the entire $275 million from the IPO into a trust account, representing $10.00 per unit. The company intends to focus on targets in media, communications, sports, entertainment, technology, and consumer retail sectors.

The management team brings significant experience, led by CEO Eric Semler and CFO Eamon Smith, with board members including Thomas Lee, Thomas "Tad" Smith Jr., and Steven Silverstein. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. served as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

This successful capital raise positions Trailblazer to pursue sizeable acquisition targets in its focus industries, with the $275 million trust providing substantial buying power in today's market environment.

New York, NY, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 27,500,000 units, which includes 3,500,000 units issued pursuant to the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $275,000,000.

The Company’s units began trading on September 10, 2025 on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “BLZRU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “BLZR” and “BLZRW,” respectively.

Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering (including the exercise of the over-allotment option) and a simultaneous private placement of warrants, $275,000,000 (or $10.00 per unit sold in the offering) was placed in a trust account of the Company.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry but expects to focus on a target in in the media and communications, sports and entertainment, technology, and consumer retail industries.

The Company’s management team is led by Eric Semler, the Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Eamon P. Smith, its Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors also includes Thomas J. Lee, Thomas S. (“Tad”) Smith, Jr. and Steven Silverstein.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 9, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the initial public offering and the simultaneous private placement. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Company Contact:

Trailblazer Acquisition Corp.
Eamon P. Smith, CFO

esmith@tcscapital.com

FAQ

How much did Trailblazer Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:BLZR) raise in its IPO?

Trailblazer raised $275 million through an upsized IPO, selling 27.5 million units at $10.00 per unit, including 3.5 million units from the over-allotment option.

What are the components of Trailblazer Acquisition Corp's IPO units?

Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant allows purchase of one Class A share at $11.50 per share.

What industries is Trailblazer Acquisition Corp (BLZR) targeting for acquisition?

Trailblazer is targeting businesses in media and communications, sports and entertainment, technology, and consumer retail industries.

Who leads Trailblazer Acquisition Corp's management team?

The company is led by Eric Semler as CEO and Director, and Eamon P. Smith as CFO, with board members including Thomas J. Lee, Thomas S. Smith, Jr., and Steven Silverstein.

What are Trailblazer Acquisition Corp's trading symbols on Nasdaq?

The units trade as BLZRU, while the Class A shares and warrants will trade separately as BLZR and BLZRW respectively.