Viking Acquisition Corp I Announces Definitive Merger with NorthStar Earth & Space at $300M Valuation

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Viking Acquisition Corp I has entered into a definitive business combination agreement to merge with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc., valuing NorthStar at $300 million pre-money, and includes a $30 million PIPE financing.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  Viking Acquisition Corp I will merge with NorthStar Earth & Space Inc. through an amalgamation, valuing NorthStar at a pre-money valuation of $300 million.

• PIPE Financing Secured

  A fully committed $30 million common stock PIPE financing, anchored by Cartesian Capital Group, will support the transaction.

• Performance-Based Earnout

  Up to 10 million additional shares are issuable to NorthStar equityholders based on achieving revenue run rate targets in 2027 and 2028.

• Strategic Focus and Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds will fund payload capital expenditures (sensors), spacecraft integration and deployment, and non-recurring engineering expenses to accelerate NorthStar's growth in space-based intelligence.

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This filing details the definitive merger agreement between SPAC Viking Acquisition Corp I and NorthStar Earth & Space Inc., a global leader in Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness. The transaction values NorthStar at a pre-money valuation of $300 million and is supported by a $30 million PIPE financing. The combined entity will focus on expanding NorthStar's space-based sensor network and data analytics platform, addressing critical needs in the rapidly growing space economy. The deal includes performance-based earnout shares for NorthStar equityholders, aligning incentives for future growth. This is a significant strategic move for Viking, positioning it in a high-growth sector, with the stock currently trading near its 52-week high.