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event April 5, 2023 location_on Las Vegas, NV

dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (NYSE: DMYS) (“dMY VI” or the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that the independent and disinterested Directors made a reasonable determination, based on the current facts and circumstances, that it would not be in the best interests of those involved to proceed with the combination with Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”).

event March 23, 2023 location_on AUSTIN, TX

Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”), a leader in the development of rainfall generation technology, and Discovery Land Company (“Discovery”), one of the world’s leading developers and operators of private clubs and communities, today announced an arrangement to deploy ground-based ionization rainfall generation technology at select Discovery properties around the globe.

event March 7, 2023 location_on AUSTIN, TX

Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”), a leader in the development of rainfall generation technology, today announced the appointment of Doug Ireland as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 6, 2023. Mr. Ireland will lead the finance team and report directly to Mike Nefkens, CEO of Rainwater Tech.

event January 17, 2023 location_on AUSTIN, TX

Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”), a leader in the development of rainfall generation technology, and dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (NYSE: DMYS) (“dMY VI”) today announced that Dr. Jim Yong Kim has been nominated to join Rainwater Tech’s Board of Directors upon closing of the Rainwater Tech’s business combination with dMY VI.

event December 22, 2022 location_on AUSTIN, TX and LAS VEGAS, NV

Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”), a leader in the development of rainfall generation technology, and dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (NYSE: DMYS) (“dMY VI”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement. Upon closing, the combined company is expected to retain the Rainwater Tech name. Once the business combination is completed, dMY VI will change its trading ticker from DMYS to the new ticker symbol “RANY.”

event December 7, 2021 location_on San Francisco, CA

Planet Labs Inc. (“Planet”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (formerly NYSE: DMYQ) (“dMY IV”). The combined company has been renamed Planet Labs PBC and its shares and warrants will commence trading tomorrow, December 8th, 2021, on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol “PL”.

event December 3, 2021 location_on San Francisco, CA

Planet Labs Inc. (“Planet”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about earth, today announced that its proposed business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV (NYSE:DMYQ) ("dMY IV"), a special purpose acquisition company, was approved by dMY IV’s stockholders at its special meeting held on December 3, 2021.

event October 4, 2021 location_on LAS VEGAS

dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (the “Company”) today announced the underwriters of the previously announced initial public offering of 21,000,000 units of its common stock have exercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional 3,150,000 units from the Company at the initial offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

event October 1, 2021 location_on LAS VEGAS

dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 21,000,000 units, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “DMYS.U” beginning on October 1, 2021.

event September 30, 2021 location_on COLLEGE PARK

IonQ, Inc. (“IonQ”), a leader in quantum computing, today announced the closing of its previously announced business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III (“dMY III”) (NYSE: DMYI), a publicly traded special acquisition company. As a result of the business combination, IonQ will receive gross proceeds of $636 million, which may be used to fund future growth and accelerate the commercialization of its industry-leading quantum computers.

event September 28, 2021 location_on LAS VEGAS

dMY Technology Group III (the “Company” or “dMY III”) (NYSE: DMYI) announced today that its stockholders have approved all proposals related to the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with IonQ, a leader in quantum computing,  at a special meeting of its stockholders held today, September 28, 2021.

event July 7, 2021 location_on NEW YORK

Planet Labs Inc. (“Planet”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, and dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV (NYSE: DMYQ) (“dMY IV”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Planet will become a publicly-traded company.

event April 20, 2021 location_on NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY and LONDON, UK April 20, 2021 – Genius Sports Group ("GSG") the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced today that it has completed its previously announced business combination (the "Business Combination") with dMY Technology Group, Inc. II ("dMY II").

event March 29, 2021 location_on NEW YORK

dMY Technology Group, Inc. II (NYSE: DMYD) (“dMY II” or “Company”) announced today that that it has scheduled a special meeting of its stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) with Genius Sports Group (“GSG”).

event March 23, 2021 location_on

There were rumors last year that IonQ was considering an IPO. But rather than raising capital with a conventional IPO, IonQ chose to go public by using a merger with dMY Technology Group III, a SPAC (special-purpose acquisition company). The deal will create a combined entity estimated to be worth about $2 billion.

event March 8, 2021 location_on COLLEGE PARK

IonQ has entered into a definitive merger agreement with dMY Technology Group III (NYSE: DMYI.U)

COLLEGE PARK, MD March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IonQ, Inc., (“IonQ”) announced today that it has entered into a merger agreement with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III (NYSE: DMYI.U), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“dMY III”).

event March 8, 2021 location_on COLLEGE PARK

Quantum - computing startup IonQ Inc. plans to merge with blank-check firm dMY Technology Group Inc. III, which would make it the first publicly traded company specifically focused on commercializing quantum-computing hardware and software.

event March 4, 2021 location_on LAS VEGAS

(BUSINESS WIRE)—dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE’) and trade under the ticker symbol “DMYQ.U” beginning on March 5, 2021.

event December 29, 2020 location_on CHICAGO

(Business Wire)—Common Stock and Warrants to Change Tickers and Trade on the NYSE under the new Ticker Symbols “RSI” and “RSI WS”, respectively, Commencing on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

event December 14, 2020 location_on LAS VEGAS

dMY Technology Group, Inc. announced today that it has scheduled the special meeting of its stockholders to approve the proposed business combination with Rush Street Interactive, LP and certain other matters for December 29, 2020.

event November 24, 2020 location_on CHICAGO

Third Quarter Revenue of $78.2 Million, up 370% Year-over-Year — Raising 2020 Full Year Revenue Guidance by 20% to between $265 and $275 Million.

event November 12, 2020 location_on LAS VEGAS

(BUSINESS WIRE)—dMY Technology Group, Inc. III (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 27,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and trade under the ticker symbol "DMYI.U" beginning on November 13, 2020.

event October 27, 2020 location_on New York & London

Combination to Drive Expansion as Leading Provider of Official Data and Technology Powering Global Sports, Betting and Media Ecosystem.

event August 14, 2020 location_on New York

(BUSINESS WIRE)—dMY Technology Group, Inc. II (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 24,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and trade under the ticker symbol "DMYD.U" beginning on August 14, 2020.

event July 27, 2020 location_on Chicago

Rush Street Interactive, LP (“RSI” or the “Company”), one of the fastest-growing online casino and sports wagering companies in the United States, and dMY Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: DMYT.U, DMYT and DMYT WS) (“dMY”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which RSI and dMY will combine.

event February 20, 2020 location_on New York

(PRNewswire)—dMY Technology Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and trade under the ticker symbol "DMYT.U" beginning on February 21, 2020.

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Media

Businesswire about Rainwatertech

Businesswire – Rainwater Tech – Innovator in Rainfall Generation Technology – to Become Publicly Traded through a Business Combination with dMY VI

Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“Rainwater Tech”) has entered into a business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (“dMY VI”); once the business combination is completed, dMY VI is changing its ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange to the ticker symbol “RANY.”
Yahoo about Rainwatertech

Yahoo Finance – Rainwater Tech to list in New York via SPAC merger

More than 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed areas, meaning they don't have enough to meet standard needs, according to the United Nations. This number will rise as a warming world creates drought conditions in more places, and climate change affects the water cycle, influencing weather patterns and depositing in many areas less rainfall than historical norms.
Reuters about Rainwatertech

Reuters – Rainwater Tech to list in New York via SPAC merger

Rain Enhancement Technologies Inc, a developer of systems that boost rainfall in arid regions, has agreed to combine with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) dMY Technology Group VI (DMYS.N), the companies told Reuters. Led by Mike Nefkens, the former president of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services, Rain Enhancement Technologies - to be known as Rainwater Tech - plans to commercialize a method known as ground-based ionization that makes clouds drop more rain.
The Past And Present Are Telling Of The Future, So What's Next For Planet?

Forbes – The Past And Present Are Telling Of The Future, So What’s Next For Planet?

While having a monopoly on markets is frowned upon when larger companies have them, it is always interesting how companies come to have a monopoly on a market. Planet got a massive head start and never took its foot off the accelerator.
Planet Labs Looks to Expand Software Offerings

Wall Street Journal – Planet Labs Looks to Expand Software Offerings, Win New Customers With IPO Funds

Satellite-imaging company Planet Labs Inc. plans to win more customers, increase its data offerings and strike more acquisitions after it goes public via a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company early next month. The San Francisco-based company, which sells geospatial data and analytics software to businesses and government agencies, will use the roughly $600 million it expects to raise from its public offering for that, Chief Financial Officer Ashley Johnson said.
Quantum Computing

Bcg – What Happens When ‘If’ Turns to ‘When’ in Quantum Computing?

Confidence that quantum computers will solve major problems beyond the reach of traditional computers—a milestone known as quantum advantage—has soared in the past twelve months. Equity investments in quantum computing nearly tripled in 2020, the busiest year on record, and are set to rise even further in 2021. In 2021, IonQ became the first publicly traded pure-play quantum computing company, at an estimated initial valuation of $2 billion.

IONQ

dMY Technology Group III CEO Talks IonQ SPAC, Quantum Computing

(BENZINGA) CEO Niccolo de Masi joined Benzinga's "SPACs Attack" show Tuesday to talk about the SPAC merger deal with IonQ, quantum computing and more.

Former Glu CEO Niccolo De Masi is on the prowl for mobile app acquisitions

VentureBeat – Former Glu CEO Niccolo De Masi is on the prowl for mobile app acquisitions

Niccolo DeMasi, the man behind the hit mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, has launched a “blank check” initial public offering (IPO) company that is hunting for the next big mobile app. De Masi recently launched a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) on the New York Stock Exchange. In that transaction, investors put him in charge of a company with $200 million, and De Masi gets to decide what to acquire with all of that cash.

Ex Glu Mobile CEO has a blank check company

Axios – Ex Glu Mobile CEO has a blank check company

While many tech companies are still apprehensive about going public and all the scrutiny that comes with that, ex-Glu Mobile CEO Niccolo de Masi just listed a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $200 million.

What’s next: De Masi, along with co-sponsor and former EMC executive Harry You, wants to create the next great mobile app-focused public company via this vehicle, he tells Axios. Think of it as Match Group, but for a different app category.

Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal – Rush Street Interactive to Go Public as Part of a $1.8 Billion Deal

Rush Street Interactive LP agreed to go public via a merger with a blank-check company that will value the online sports-and-casino betting company at about $1.8 billion including debt.

Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive and special-purpose acquisition company dMY Technology Group Inc. announced their merger Monday, making them the latest to join the frenzy of special-purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, deal activity.

Digital gambling/SPACs

Financial Times – Digital gambling/SPACs: Rush job

Sometimes it takes a few hands to learn a new card game. Online gambling has that status with US public market investors. Four different companies have listed their shares recently, or are about to do so. The timing is auspicious: states have loosened regulations on digital gambling just when bored Americans are stuck at home staring at screens.