New York, New York, July  27, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the &#34;Company&#34;), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company,

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Market Technology Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $205,000,000 Initial Public Offering, Including Partial Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

Market Technology Acquisition Corp closes $205 million IPO, lists on Nasdaq

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    <p>New York, New York, July  27, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company,</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Market Technology Acquisition Corp closed its IPO, selling 20.5 million units at $10 each to raise $205 million. Units will trade as MTAKU on Nasdaq from July 24, 2026, with ordinary shares and warrants expected to trade later as MTAK and MTAKW. Net proceeds are slated for the initial business combination and working capital, with BTIG serving as sole book-running manager.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>MTAK closes IPO for 20.5 million units at $10.00; gross proceeds $205 million.</li><li>Units begin trading as MTAKU on Nasdaq; separate trading for MTAK and MTAKW planned.</li><li>Proceeds to fund initial business combination and working capital; BTIG is sole book-running manager.</li><li>SPAC focuses on global capital markets ecosystem, including equities, options, and fintech.</li><li>Forward-looking statements accompany the IPO; no assurance proceeds will be used as indicated.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Market Technology Acquisition Corp (MTAK)</strong>: SPAC closing IPO; proceeds to fund initial business combination; MTAKU and MTAKW will trade separately.</li><li><strong>BTIG, LLC (BTIG)</strong>: Sole book-running manager for the offering; facilitates prospectus delivery and underwriting.</li><li><strong>Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ)</strong>: Exchange where MTAKU/MTAK/MTAKW will trade; listing venue for the SPAC securities.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Corporate Developments: The press release reports a SPAC IPO close and imminent Nasdaq trading, signaling a formal funding-stage milestone that enables a de-SPAC process and future strategic target searches.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Nasdaq listing and unit trading initiation may trigger initial price moves for MTAKU.</li><li>Rundown of $205 million IPO proceeds provides a runway for target search and financing.</li><li>No deal announced yet; subsequent announcements could drive volatility in MTAK/MTAKU/MTAKW.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>IPO size: 20,500,000 units, including 500,000 over-allotment.</li><li>Unit price: $10.00; gross proceeds: $205,000,000.</li><li>Warrant: $11.50 exercise price per share.</li><li>Trading start: MTAKU began July 24, 2026; MTAK and MTAKW to trade separately later.</li><li>Registration effective: July 23, 2026.</li><li>Management: BTIG, LLC named sole book-running manager.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term upside potential for MTAK-related securities on IPO success, with de-SPAC catalysts expected within 3–12 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">New York, New York, July  27, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Market Technology Acquisition Corp (the "Company"), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 20,500,000 units (the "IPO"), which includes 500,000 units issued pursuant to the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $205,000,000.</p>  <p align="justify">The units began trading on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "MTAKU" on July 24, 2026. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and the warrants are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols "MTAK" and "MTAKW," respectively.</p>  <p align="justify">The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering after expenses, and the simultaneous private placements of units, to consummate the Company&#39;s initial business combination and for working capital following the offering.</p>  <p align="justify">BTIG, LLC is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.</p>  <p align="justify">A registration statement relating to the securities sold in the initial public offering was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 23, 2026. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from: BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022, or by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1XgpMWroSfUoDo-OJOpiaScXU957dCRQk7xBx6j0VrvU4_I2Dnai6afSjXQJgNrxtWp1r-Zf3eKMnZCMUMiv1KyoSuihYxofx16mEPcLEV0SoItu9pjhHQxjzYRTuoZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProspectusDelivery@btig.com</a>, or by accessing the SEC’s website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Mr4tqsMGuB0D6Wn41e5j_pQO9ypDgTBT4DwvgLonLQ6Yyc5m-vi2EsZUTGTI2Pr-kF-m0r7Ry2wkOPNrWvMdIw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>.</p>  <p align="justify"><i>This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a 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.</i></p>  <p align="justify"><b>About Market Technology Acquisition Corp</b></p>  <p align="justify">Market Technology Acquisition Corp is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, 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. While the Company’s strategy allows for an initial business combination in any business or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution, its primary focus is businesses operating across the global capital markets ecosystem, with particular emphasis on licensed U.S. equities and options clearing businesses and related market infrastructure, and post-trade, brokerage, custody, execution and financial technology platforms. The Company’s management team is anchored by CEO Jonathan Slone, and CFO and COO, Christopher Hayes, supported by a board of directors with extensive industry, operational and capital markets expertise.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>Forward-Looking Statements</b></p>  <p align="justify">This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements," including with respect to the Company’s anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering and search for an initial business combination. 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 IPO filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Mr4tqsMGuB0D6Wn41e5j_jIsYy-Zea1y3HxHSyK8jDWntI6ztnWmah-9WPj4LMteRU0XUtdfHpPrvxfquC2_fQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.</p>  <p align="justify">Contacts:</p>  <p>Jonathan Slone<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PfLd9gMdiGMMXPA6T6gJdYdwguYM2vvv76uaQMd_KUL_W_yYfUSzREgKm6Z9TnlRBA6sKnbjqm4kzA-3yR2zR8Ad75vQaiIoEW3V3YofbhA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jslone@mtechak.com</a><br></br>(917) 362-1067 </p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc5OTA4NSM3NzQ2MDc5IzUwMDE2NTM3Nw=="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NDhjMTdmNmMtMmVmYS00OTFjLWI4Y2YtNjY0MzIxMmUyN2YyLTUwMDE2NTM3Ny0yMDI2LTA3LTI4LWVu/tiny/Market-Technology-Acquisition-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img>

Market Technology Acquisition Corp closed its IPO, selling 20.5 million units at $10 each to raise $205 million. Units will trade as MTAKU on Nasdaq from July 24, 2026, with ordinary shares and warrants expected to trade later as MTAK and MTAKW. Net proceeds are slated for the initial business combination and working capital, with BTIG serving as sole book-running manager.

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Market Technology Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $205,000,000 Initial Public Offering, Including Partial Exercise of Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

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