Brandon Sun

Managing Director, Head of SPAC Investment Banking

Brandon is one of the longest-serving SPAC bankers on Wall Street and is the Head of SPAC Investment Banking at Cohen & Company. Over the course of his 13 year investment banking career, Brandon has completed more than 120 initial public offerings (with most being left-led offerings) raising over $45bn in equity capital. More importantly, he has announced / closed over 130 de-SPACs and M&A offerings (mostly as lead or sole financial advisor), representing more than $210bn in combined enterprise value. Brandon has also led more than 60 PIPEs and follow-on equity offerings, raising more than $20 billion in equity capital.

Brandon is deeply involved from SPAC formation to deal completion, and prides himself in being a trusted advisor post-close through follow-on equity offerings, M&A transactions and warrant exercises / restructurings. In addition to covering premier SPAC sponsors, Brandon focuses on advising quality private company management teams / boards. As  a result, he has served as sellside financial advisor in several dozen transactions. Having completed deals across six continents and every major industry, Brandon also has deep expertise in certain industries such as critical materials / rare earths, quantum computing and cross-border public M&A.

Prior to joining CCM, Brandon helped lead / grow Deutsche Bank’s SPAC investment banking platform and was a Financial Institutions Group (FIG) banker for a decade. Beyond SPACs, Brandon brings domain expertise in permanent capital vehicles (including REITs, BDCs, closed-end funds, European-listed funds, etc.), specialty finance, alternative asset management and single-family rental REITs. He holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BA from Carleton College. Brandon is a first-generation immigrant who was born in China and grew up in Canada. He currently resides in New Jersey with his growing family.

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  • Graphic showing Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp III logo, announcing a $345 million IPO with a sole bookrunner.

  • Viking Acquisition Corp II logo with a sailboat icon, announcing a $230 million IPO and sole bookrunner.

  • Logo of Keystone Acquisition Corp, featuring a gold trophy-like emblem, with text indicating an IPO of $287.5 million and a lead left bookrunner.

  • Logo of Energy Transition Special Opportunities with a blue and green abstract design and text indicating a $150 million IPO for a sole bookrunner.

  • Announcement of Hadron Energy merging with GigCapital7, with a combined value of $796 million and approximately $30 million gross proceeds, and mentioning financial advisory services.

  • Logo of RRE Ventures Acquisition Corp. with text about a $250 million IPO and lead bookrunner.

  • Announcement of a merger between Xanadu and Crane Harbor Acquistion Corp with details about a $3.1 billion combination and gross proceeds, including information about financial and capital markets advisory services.

  • Logo of Metals Acquisition Corp II, announcing a $230 million IPO with a lead bookrunner.

  • Announcement about a merger between Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV and Merlin, with $800 million pre-money enterprise value and approximately $200 million gross proceeds, involving financial and capital markets advisory services.

  • Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI logo with a stylized car graphic, announcing a $230 million IPO for a Lead Left Bookrunner.

  • Logo of Spring Valley Acquisition Corp II and EAGLE Energy Metals, with text indicating a merger between the companies for $312 million in a combination deal, along with details about the financial advisory roles.

  • Spring Valley IV logo with blue and green circular design, text indicating a $230 million IPO, and position as lead left bookrunner.

  • Hennessy Capital VIH logo with a shield depicting a horse and three crosses, followed by text indicating a $241.5 million IPO and a lead bookrunner.

  • Company logo and IPO details for Iris Acquisition Corp II, indicating a $168.5 million initial public offering and a lead left bookrunner.

  • Logo of MEVO Global Acquisition Corp II, featuring a globe icon, with text indicating a $300 million IPO and a lead bookrunner.

  • Black Spade Acquisition III announcement indicating a $150 million IPO and lead bookrunner.

  • Logo of Crane Harbor II Acquisition Corporation with a lighthouse icon, and text indicating a $345 million IPO with the lead bookrunner.

  • Logo of Twelve Seas with stylized wave design, text indicating $172.5 million IPO, and 'Sole Bookrunner' for the financial offering.

  • InvestGreen logo with slogan 'Clean Energy for the AI Revolution' and text announcing a $172.5 million IPO and sole bookrunner.

  • Hall Chadwick logo with a checkmark in a square and text about a $207 million IPO for a lead bookrunner.

  • Announcement about Evolution Global Acquisition Corp's $240 million IPO with Lead Bookrunner.

  • Graphic announcing Taiwind Acquisition's $172.5 million IPO with the company logo featuring a blue swoosh and bold black text.

  • Information slide about Viking Acquisition Corp, announcing a $200 million IPO and lead bookrunner.

  • Dynamix logo with three green bars, text indicating a $175 million IPO, and a title 'Lead Bookrunner'.

  • Insight Digital Partners II logo with a triangle symbol, text indicating a $172.5 million IPO, and the designation Lead Bookrunner.

  • A presentation slide showing Apex Treasury Corporation's IPO details with a $344.7 million value and lead bookrunner.

  • Lake Superior logo with text indicating a $115 million IPO for a sole bookrunner.

  • Graphics showing Bitcoin Development Corp. IPO of $253 million, highlighting Lead Left Bookrunner.

  • Logo of Talon Capital with a stylized bird and text indicating a $249 million IPO for a lead left bookrunner.

  • Spring Valley Acquisition III logo with text indicating a $230 million IPO and a lead left bookrunner

  • Financial announcement for CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III, Ltd. indicating a $200 million IPO and sole bookrunner.

  • Logo of A Paradise Acquisition Corp. announcing a $200 million IPO with a sole bookrunner.

  • Text on a white background reading 'Axiom Intelligence Acquisition Corp 1, $175M IPO, Lead Left Bookrunner'.

  • Announcement of a merger between XCF Global Capital, Inc. and Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Co., with a transaction value of 1.8 billion dollars, involving an exclusive financial advisor and joint capital markets advisor.

  • Announcement of a merger between Namib Minerals and Hennessy Capital VI for an enterprise value of 609 million dollars, with a mention of an exclusive financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor.

  • Text announcing Cal Redwood Acquisition Corp., a $230 million IPO, seeking a lead left bookrunner.

  • Logo of Armada Acquisition Corp. II with a blue and gray sailing ship, text indicating a $230 million IPO and a lead left bookrunner.

  • Logo of EGH Acquisition Corp., announcing a $150 million IPO for a lead left bookrunner.

  • Announcement for Berto Acquisition Corp.: $300 million IPO, Lead Left Bookrunner

  • Corporate presentation slide with the title "Digital Asset Acquisition Corp." in a blue bordered box, showing an IPO amount of $172.5 million and indicating the lead left bookrunner.

  • A presentation slide with the title 'Real Asset Acquisition Corp.' and below it, the text '$172.5M IPO' and 'Lead Left Bookrunner'.

  • Cran Harbor acquisition corp. logo with a lighthouse graphic, text about a $220 million IPO, and the position 'Lead Left Bookrunner'.

  • Texas Ventures logo, IPO announcement of $225 million, Lead Left Bookrunner.

  • Announcement of SK Growth Opportunities merging with Webull, valued at $4.7 billion, with a focus on exclusive financial and capital markets advisory services.

  • Logo of USA Rare Earth with mountain graphic, text indicating merger with Infection Point II, and financial details about a $903 million equity valuation and approximately $50 million pipe, with descriptions of the roles involved.

  • Maywood logo with text indicating a $75 million IPO for a lead left bookrunner.

  • Hennessy Capital VII announces a $175 million IPO for the lead left bookrunner.

  • Plum Partners logo with text announcing Plum Acquisition Corp. IV IPO of $172.5 million for a Lead Left Bookrunner.

  • Logo of Freedom Fact II Acquisition Corporation with text indicating a $175 million IPO and a lead left bookrunner

  • Dynamix logo with text about a $150 million IPO, and a subtitle 'Lead Left Bookrunner'.

  • Announcement of the merger between blaize and BurTech Acquisition Corp, with a $1.2 billion enterprise value and $106 million capital raise, describing the roles as exclusive financial and capital markets advisors.

  • Announcement of Atlantic Coastal's merger with Abro, with a valuation of $459 million EV, and a note that Atlantic Coastal is a Capital Markets Advisor.

  • Announcement of a merger between Focus Impact and DevStream, highlighting a $213 million enterprise value, $43 million committed financing, and mentioning exclusive financial advisory and lead capital markets advisory services.

  • Screen displaying information about Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. I, including a $250 million IPO and a lead left bookrunner.

  • Announcement about ExcelFin Acquisition Corp merging with Baird Medical in a deal valued at $279 million, described as an exclusive financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor.

  • Merger announcement with logos of Plum and Veea, indicating Veea's acquisition for $335 million equity value. The text mentions Veea as an exclusive financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor.

  • A black and white promotional graphic for Black Spade Acquisition II, indicating an IPO of 150 million dollars, with a note that it is a bookrunner.

  • Logo of Project Energy Reimagined Acquisition Corp. with a lion emblem, announcing a merger with Heramba Holdings and Kiepe Electric for a $429 million electric vehicle lead financial and capital markets advisory deal.

  • Announcement of Catcha Investment Corp merging with Crown LNG for a $685 million enterprise value, highlighting the company's advisory roles.

  • Announcement of a merger between Stardust Power and Global Partner Acquisition Corp II, highlighting a transaction value of $493 million EV and over $10 million PIPE, with mention of an exclusive financial and lead capital markets advisor.

  • Melar logo with a graphic of interconnected hexagons and the text '$150M IPO Lead Left Bookrunner'

  • Chenghe logo with Chinese characters and English name, advertising a $75 million IPO, specifying a lead left bookrunner.

  • Merger announcement graphic for Andretti Acquisition Corp and Zapata AI, indicating a $283 million EV, with the names and logos of both companies and roles as exclusive financial advisor, lead capital markets advisor, and placement agent.

  • Announcement about a merger between two companies, Two and LatAm Logistic Properties, with financial details and advisory roles.

  • Announcement of a merger between Concord Acquisition and GCT with a valuation of $461 million enterprise value and $49 million pipe, for a capital markets advisory.

  • Merger announcement with logos of DHC Acquisition Corp and Ben, stating a merger with $365 million EV and $5.5 million PIPE, describing the deal as an exclusive financial and lead capital markets advisory engagement.

  • Logo of ESGEN merger with Zeo Energy, with financial details and advisory information.

  • Announcement of a merger between Sizzle Acquisition Corp. and Critical Metals Corp., involving a $838 million equity value and a $10 million PIPE, with roles as financial advisor, capital markets advisor, and placement agent.

  • Merger announcement graphic showing Chenghe and TCO logos, with text about a $419 million electric vehicle deal and advisory roles.

  • Merger announcement between Semper Paratus Acquisition Corp and Tevogen Bio, indicating a $1.2 billion enterprise value, an $8 million Series A funding, and a capital markets advisor role.

  • Zoomcar logo with the tagline "Never Stop Living" at the top. Below it, the text "Merger with" followed by an icon of a tree with interconnected nodes and the word "INNOVATIVE" above it. Further down, the text "$903M EV" and "Exclusive Selside Advisor & Capital Markets Advisor" indicating a business merger and advisory services.

  • A graphic announcing the merger of Jaguar Global Growth with Captivision, valued at 325 million dollars, with descriptions of their logos and details about the financial advisors involved.

  • Announcement of a merger between Prime Impact Capital and Cheche Technology, involving a financial deal of $841 million in electric vehicles and $22 million in pipes, with roles including exclusive financial advisor and lead capital markets advisor.

  • Announcement of the merger between Freedom Acquisition Corporation and Complete Solaria, with financial details of $380 million EV and $75 million gross proceeds, and indicating Lead Capital Markets Advisor.

  • Announcement of merger between Aesther Healthcare and Ocean Biomedical, including financial details and the appointment of a lead capital markets advisor.

  • Announcement of Nuburu's merger with Tailwind Acquisition, including financial details and strategic role.

  • Text-based financial announcement regarding the merger of FiscalNote and Duddell Street Acquisition Corp, valued at $1.4 billion EV, with a caption indicating a Capital Markets Advisor.

  • Announcement of softBank's merger with Symbotic, valued at 5.5 billion dollars, with details about stock and PIPE, and advisory services offered.

  • Announcement of Oaktree Acquisition Corp. merging with Alvotech, valued at $2.3 billion TEV / $175 million PIPE. Includes advisory details and notes transaction completion at prior firm.

  • Graphics announcing Invitation Homes merger with Starwood Waypoint Homes, valued at over $20 billion, involving M&A advisory services.

  • Pershing Square Holdings logo with text indicating a $2.8 billion IPO for a joint global coordinator, with a note about transaction completion at a prior firm.

  • A business announcement about a merger between Rigetti and Supernova, with an $1.5 billion equity value or approximately $150 million PIPE, including SPAC advisory services, exclusive financial advisor, exclusive capital markets advisor, and joint private placement agent. The announcement also notes that the transaction was completed at a prior firm.

  • Announcement of merger between Nebula Acquisition Corp and OpenLending, valued at $1.1 billion TEV with a $200 million PIPE, including SPAC advisory and financial services roles.

  • Announcement of a merger between Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. and SES, totaling $3.6 billion in TEV and $275 million in pipe, with a sellside advisory and an exclusive capital markets advisor, noting the transaction was completed at a prior firm.

  • A financial announcement for Oaktree Acquisition Corp. about merging with Hims, with deal values of $1.6 billion TEV and $75 million PIPE. It lists advisory roles and mentions the transaction was completed at a prior firm.

  • Business announcement about merger with Thunder Bridge Acquisition, highlighting a $1.4 billion TEV and $150 million PIPE, with details on advisory roles, and indicating transaction completion at prior firm.

  • Logo of a stylized map of Minnesota with 'TPG' text next to it. Text below reads '$3.3B Equity Capital Raised, 8 SPAC IPOs, 7 Left-led & 1 Joint Bookrun. Note: Transaction completed at prior firm.

  • Company logo for CenterView Partners with text announcing $1.2 billion equity capital raised through three SPAC IPOs, including three left-led SPAC IPOs, and noting the transaction was completed at a prior firm.

  • True Wind logo with text about raising 1.3 billion dollars through four SPAC IPOs, two left-led and two joint bookrun, noting the transaction was completed at prior firm.

  • Announcement of GORES METROPOULOS II merger with LUMINAR, involving a $3.4 billion TEV and $170 million PIPE, with SPAC advisory and multiple lead financial advisory roles, noting transaction completion at prior firm.

  • Company acquisition announcement for Gores Holdings I merging with Hostess, featuring logos and financial details.

  • Announcement of the merger between Fortress and MP Materials, involving a $1 billion TEV and $200 million PIPE, with SPAC advisory services and financial advising.

  • Announcement of the merger between Mosaic Acquisition Corp and Vivint, including financial details and advisory information.

  • Logo of Diamond Eagle Acquisition, a butterfly with a diamond shape behind it, and text indicating merger with DraftKings for a $2.7 billion transaction, including TEV and PIPE details, and advisory roles.

  • Announcement of merger between TPG Energy and Magnolia Oil & Gas, involving a $2.7 billion enterprise value transaction and $330 million pipe. The advisory services include SPAC advisory, lead financial advisor, lead capital markets advisor, and joint private placement agent.

  • Announcement of a merger between PACE and Playa Hotels & Resorts, involving a $1.8 billion TEV and $50 million PIPE, with SPAC advisory and lead financial and capital markets advisory services, noting a prior firm transaction.

  • A graphic with the SoftBank logo, showing financial details including a $5.5 billion equity value, $405 million PIPE, and advisory roles in SPAC transactions.

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