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No. 1
US IPO Issuance (2022-2024)1
No. 1
SPAC Issuance in 2022–20242
$35B+
in Aggregate Capital3
350+
Transactions Completed3

Recent Transactions

October 1, 2021

Trump Media & Technology Group with Digital World Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: DJT

~$1,700,000,000

SPAC IPO Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

September 21, 2021

HHG Capital Corp.

Nasdaq: HHGCU

$57,500,000

SPAC IPO

Joint Bookrunner

Press Release

September 17, 2021

Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.

Nasdaq: GFAI

$15,000,000

Underwritten Public Offering
and Uplisting

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

September 10, 2021

LifeMD, Inc.

Nasdaq: LFMD

$35,000,000

Preferred Stock Offering

Joint Bookrunner

Press Release

September 3, 2021

Digital Brands Group, Inc.

Nasdaq: DBGI

$5,265,000

Private Placement

Exclusive Placement Agent

Press Release

September 2, 2021

Digital World Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: DWACU

$287,500,000

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

September 1, 2021

Aesther Healthcare Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: AEHAU

$105,000,000

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

September 1, 2021

Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.

Nasdaq: KTTA

$24,000,000

Initial Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

August 26, 2021

Charah Solutions, Inc.

NYSE: CHRA

$135,000,000

Senior Notes

Lead Manager

Press Release

August 16, 2021

DatChat, Inc.

Nasdaq: DATS

$13,799,999

Initial Public Offering

Lead Bookrunner

Press Release

August 12, 2021

PHP Ventures Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: PPHPU

$57,500,000

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

August 11, 2021

Pono Capital Corp.

Nasdaq: PONOU

$115,000,000

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

August 10, 2021

BioVie, Inc.

Nasdaq: BIVI

$20,736,000

Underwritten Public Offering

Financial Advisor

Press Release

August 4, 2021

B. Riley Financial, Inc.

Nasdaq: RILY

$316,250,000

Senior Notes

Lead Manager

Press Release

August 3, 2021

Nova Vision Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: NOVVU

$57,500,000

SPAC IPO

Joint Bookrunner

Press Release

August 2, 2021

Gladstone Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: GLEEU

$104,924,800

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

August 1, 2021

IDW Media Holdings, Inc.

NYSE: IDW

$10,350,000

Underwritten Public Offering
and Uplisting

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

July 30, 2021

TradeUP Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: UPTDU

$44,300,000

SPAC IPO

Joint Bookrunner

Press Release

July 14, 2021

Applied UV, Inc.

Nasdaq: AUVI

$13,800,000

Preferred Stock Offering

Joint Bookrunner

Press Release

July 15, 2021

AgriFORCE Growing Systems, Ltd.

Nasdaq: AGRI

$15,639,994

Initial Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

July 8, 2021

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.

Nasdaq: PTIX

$10,000,000

ATM Offering

Sales Agent

Press Release

June 18, 2021

Sonim Technologies, Inc.

Nasdaq: SONM

$10,000,000

ATM Offering

Sales Agent

Press Release

June 16, 2021

The Glimpse Group, Inc.

Nasdaq: VRAR

$14,087,500

Initial Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

June 15, 2021

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

Nasdaq: SNCR

$125,000,000

Senior Notes

Lead Manager

Press Release

July 1, 2021

HCW Biologics, Inc.

Nasdaq: HCWB

$56,000,000

Initial Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

June 28, 2021

G Medical Innovations Holdings, Ltd.

Nasdaq: GMVD

$15,000,000

Initial Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

June 26, 2021

Global Self Storage, Inc.

Nasdaq: SELF

$6,900,002

Underwritten Public Offering

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

June 25, 2021

Northern Lights Acquisition Corp.

Nasdaq: NLITU

$115,000,000

SPAC IPO

Sole Bookrunner

Press Release

News & Insights

Stay up to date with the latest news, market commentary, and strategic insights from the team at D. Boral Capital.

D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to K2 Capital Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: KTWOU) in Connection with its $138,000,000 Initial Public Offering

January 30, 2026

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Xsolla SPAC 1 (Nasdaq: XSLL) in Connection with its ~$204,000,000 Initial Public Offering

January 30, 2026

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to GigCapital9 Corp. (Nasdaq: GIX) in Connection with its $253,000,000 Initial Public Offering

January 28, 2026

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) in Connection with its $6,000,000 Follow-On Offering

January 6, 2026

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D. Boral Capital Acted as Lead Underwriter to Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ADUR) in Connection with its $20,000,000 Underwritten Public Offering

December 22, 2025

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John Darwin

Chief Investment Officer

John Darwin is the Chief Investment Officer of D. Boral Capital where he leads the firm’s investment initiatives and portfolio management.

John has 15 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and corporate development with a focus on high-growth and emerging industries across all geographies. Prior to D. Boral Capital, John was Managing Director of ARC Group where he oversaw the firm’s equity, debt and SPAC investments. Before joining ARC, John held the position of co-founder and Managing Partner of Luminous Capital, a private investment and advisory firm focused on structured credit.

Earlier in his career, John was President of OCG, Inc., a U.S based retail franchisor, where he led the expansion through organic growth and M&A from single location to multi-national operations and eventual sale.

John received his BBA in Finance from Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Mark Iorio

Head of Equity Capital Markets

Mark Iorio is the Head of Equity Capital Markets at D. Boral Capital.

Since joining the firm in 2022, he has been responsible for managing the placement of more than 200 public and private offerings. Throughout Mark’s career, he has been involved in approximately $20 billion worth of capital raises, ranging from IPOs, Follow-Ons, SPACs, PIPEs, Convertibles, Debt, and Private Placements. Prior to DBC, Mark worked at Maxim Group, where he focused on capital raising initiatives, primarily for private biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies.

Mr. Iorio holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University.

Jason Kolbert

Head of Research

Jason Kolbert is the Head of Research at D. Boral Capital. Since joining the firm in 2024, he has worked closely with long-time colleague David Boral to establish and expand the firm’s research platform. Under his leadership, the research team delivers fundamentals-driven analysis through an open-architecture model and actively covers more than 70 companies, with growing coverage across Healthcare, Technology & AI, Industrials, Energy, Financial Services, and Special Situations.

Prior to D. Boral Capital, Jason built a 25-year career as a highly regarded biotechnology analyst and investor. He was most recently Executive Managing Director and Head of Healthcare Research at Maxim Group. Earlier in his career, he spent seven years at Citigroup as a biotechnology analyst and seven years at Susquehanna International Group as a portfolio manager, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of research and capital markets. Jason began his professional career as a pharmaceutical chemist before moving into international product and marketing management with Schering-Plough in Japan. He later transitioned to Wall Street as a biotechnology research associate at Salomon Smith Barney.

Jason’s research philosophy centers on identifying paradigm-shifting technologies that are disruptive within their industries, supported by rigorous channel checks, valuation metrics, and long-term forecasting—often spanning a decade. In addition to his professional work, he is committed to mentoring the next generation of analysts and fostering integrity in research.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the State University of New York at New Paltz and an MBA from the University of New Haven.

David Lee

Head of Secondaries & Follow-on Investment Banking

David Lee, MBA, is Head of Secondaries & Follow-on Investment Banking at D. Boral Capital. David has spent more than 15+ years in investment banking for capital raising and M&A transactions. Throughout his career, David has advised more than $100B in equity, debt, and M&A transactions for companies across a variety of industries.

David started his IB career at Wachovia and transitioned to Wells Fargo Securities post-merger, and then onto Bank of America Merrill Lynch. After completing his MBA, he resumed his investment banking career at Oppenheimer and then the M&A group at Elevance Health, before joining D. Boral Capital.

David received his MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Ryan J. Whalen

Chief Legal Officer

Ryan J. Whalen has been the Chief Legal Officer of D. Boral Capital since November 2025, previously serving as General Counsel since 2023, and Deputy General Counsel & Head of Litigation since November of 2021.

Prior to joining D. Boral Capital, Ryan spent over two decades as a litigator representing clients faced with complex business disputes. His experience includes handling securities litigation, financial disputes, corporate governance/director and officer litigation, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, professional malpractice, employment law, and whistle-blower claims. Ryan also has experience in the Financial Services industry representing investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, and investors. Most recently, Ryan was a Partner at Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC. Law, and prior to that, he was a Partner at Brown & Whalen, P.C.

Ryan holds his Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island.

David W. Boral

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

David W. Boral is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of D. Boral Capital.

Prior to D. Boral Capital, David held several leadership positions in the Investment Banking and Capital Markets industry. His 16 years of expertise spans both public and private transactions, including IPOs, Secondaries/Follow-On Offerings, SPACs, PIPEs, Reverse Mergers, M&A, Bankruptcy/Restructurings, Cross Listings, and other private and public offerings, in the US and abroad. Most recently, David was Co-Head of Investment Banking & Managing Director at Aegis Capital Corp, and prior to that, he was a Director of Investment Banking, at Maxim Group.

In addition to his work at D. Boral Capital, David is dedicated to improving the world around him, specifically the lives of children and veterans. He currently serves on the advisory board for Keep a Child Alive, a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare, housing, and other support services to HIV/AIDS-affected communities in Africa and India. Additionally, David serves on the board for Lifeline Humanitarian Organization, which was founded by Princess Katherine, to reduce and relieve the suffering of physically and mentally disabled children, orphans, and the elderly, as well as to improve medical facilities in Serbia. He also partners with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Heroes Among Us, and Project Rousseau, through corporate sponsorships.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University.

Gaurav Verma

Co-Head of Investment Banking

Gaurav Verma has been covering the Technology, Media, and Telecom sector for over 10 years, and has executed over 100 billion in transactions encompassing sell-side and buy-side M&A, IPOs, SPACs, equity offerings, converts, high yield and investment-grade financings. Mr. Verma has advised C-Suite executive teams on M&A assignments, business development opportunities, growth strategies, and capital allocation policies.

Prior to joining D. Boral Capital, Gaurav was a Director at Nomura, spearheading TMT coverage efforts, and previously, was a Senior Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, within their TMT Investment Banking Group.

Gaurav received his MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the NYU Stern School of Business and BS in Computer Science and Economics from Rutgers University.

Stephanie (Mengjie) Hu

Co-Head of Investment Banking

Stephanie (Mengjie) Hu has been the Head of Asia at D. Boral Capital since May of 2023, previously serving as Vice President, Asia Investment Banking at D. Boral Capital, since November of 2021.

Stephanie has over 9 years of Investment Banking and Financial Services experience. She has completed over 100 transactions across a wide range of industries, representing over $3.5 billion in aggregate value, and has participated in multiple product offerings including IPOs, Follow-Ons/Secondaries, PIPEs, Private Placement, Uplistings (Re-IPO), Reverse Mergers, Registered Directs, CMPOs, ATMs, SPACs and M&As. Her focus is primarily on serving the financial needs of Asian emerging growth and middle-market companies in a variety of industries.

Stephanie holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Rochester, and she is bilingual in English and Mandarin.

Phil Wiederlight

Chief Operating Officer

Phil Wiederlight has been the Chief Operating Officer since November 2023, previously serving as Head of Syndicate, Equity Capital Markets, at D. Boral Capital, since May of 2023.

Phil has spent 15 years in Financial Services, where he has held multiple leadership positions at GoldenTree Asset Management, Sculptor Capital, and JP Morgan. He has completed numerous Capital Markets transactions, which have accounted for several billions of dollars, and has participated in multiple product offerings including IPOs, Follow-Ons/Secondaries, PIPEs, Private Placements, Uplistings (Re-IPO), Reverse Mergers, Registered Directs, CMPOs, ATMs, and SPACs. His experience also includes Cash and Position Reconciliations, Private Equity Structured Products, Trade Settlements, Crypto Settlements, Account Setups, Expense Management, Risk Reporting, and Fund Accounting. Phil has also managed numerous service provider and third-party relationships, which has helped streamline processes and improve internal efficiencies.

Phil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami.

Jared S. Merlin

Chief Compliance Officer

Jared S. Merlin has been the Chief Compliance Officer at D. Boral Capital since November of 2022.

Prior to joining D. Boral Capital, Jared spent nine years as a Managing Director at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, serving as the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Capital Markets Compliance. Jared has over two decades of Compliance experience, providing regulatory advice and oversight to investment banks and broker dealers. Prior to Jared’s tenure at Credit Agricole, Jared held various positions in the Compliance Departments of Knight Capital Americas LLC, and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Jared holds a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Sharad Agrawal

Chief Technology Officer

Sharad Agrawal has been Chief Technology Officer at D. Boral Capital since May of 2023.

Prior to joining D. Boral Capital, Sharad worked in Private Equity in a technology leadership capacity, to improve infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology operations. Sharad was also Chief Technology Officer at Redwood Capital Management, and prior to that, was Global Head of Information Technology at Eagle Investment Solutions, where he was responsible for all firmwide technology efforts globally. His duties included helping develop custom applications and strategy, while leading compliance, data, digital, engineering, and cloud initiatives.

Sharad will be pursuing an Executive Education-Chief Technology Officer program at University of Pennsylvania beginning Winter 2024.

Ben Reed

Head of Wealth Management

Ben has over a decade of experience in the retail markets, focusing on emerging growth, small, and middle market companies in biotechnology, healthcare, technology, and energy.

Throughout his career, he has helped raise capital for numerous IPOs, secondary offerings, PIPES, and SPACs. He currently holds his series 7, 24, 63, 65, and Insurance Licenses.

He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and remains an avid Wildcats fan.