Xsolla SPAC 1's biggest risks in the FY2025 10-K
- Xsolla SPAC 1 completed a $200 million initial public offering on January 30, 2026, followed by a partial over-allotment exercise on February 2, 2026.
- Management has no prior operating revenue and relies on sponsor loans, with $270,009 in working capital deficit as of December 31, 2025.
- The company is focused on identifying an initial business combination, leveraging the video game and digital commerce expertise of its directors and executives.
The risks most specific to Xsolla SPAC 1
Prior to the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of shares of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, by the Sponsor and loans from the Sponsor. As of December 31, 2025, we had no cash and working capital deficit of $270,009
Prior to our Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was sponsor loans and an initial share purchase, leaving us with zero cash and a working capital deficit of $270,009 as of December 31, 2025.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Placement Units, a total of $204,193,850 was placed in the Trust Account
Following our January 30, 2026 IPO, over-allotment exercise, and private placement, $204,193,850 was placed in a trust account after incurring $2,632,385 in transaction costs.
For the period from September 16, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $0. Net loss of $76,662 was affected by payment of formation, general, and administrative costs through promissory note – related party of $71,662 and changes in accrued expenses of $5,000
We intend to use substantially all funds held in the trust account, including interest earned, to complete our initial business combination.
We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, administrative and shared personnel support services
We agreed to pay our sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, administrative, and shared personnel support services, and have no long-term debt or lease obligations.
We believe Mr. Levin’s extensive business and venture capital experience makes him well qualified to serve on our Board
The past performance of our management team and their affiliates does not guarantee that we will find a suitable business combination candidate or succeed in any merger.
Number, Terms of Office and Election of Officers and Directors
Holders of our founder shares have the sole right to appoint and remove all directors prior to our initial business combination, denying public shareholders voting rights on board composition.
The conflicts described above may not be resolved in our favor
Our executive officers and directors maintain fiduciary duties and competitive interests with entities such as Xsolla (USA), Inc. and 80.lv, which may create unresolved conflicts of interest.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Our sponsor received 9,583,333 founder shares for $25,000 in expenses, later surrendered 1,916,666 shares on January 28, 2026, and surrendered an additional 860,205 shares following the underwriters' over-allotment expiration.
All 75 risk factors
Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.
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- 01Liquidity and Capital Resources
- 02Prior to the consummation of the Initial Public Offering, our only source of liquidity was an initial purchase of shares of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, by the Sponsor and loans from the Sponsor. As of December 31, 2025, we had no cash and working capital deficit of $270,009
- 03Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Placement Units, a total of $204,193,850 was placed in the Trust Account
- 04For the period from September 16, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025, net cash used in operating activities was $0. Net loss of $76,662 was affected by payment of formation, general, and administrative costs through promissory note – related party of $71,662 and changes in accrued expenses of $5,000
- 05Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
- 06We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, administrative and shared personnel support services
- 07The underwriters were entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.075 per Unit or $1,500,000 in the aggregate, paid upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The underwriters were entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.075 per additional Unit or $31,454 in aggregate, paid on February 2, 2026
- 08Critical Accounting Estimates
- 09Recent Accounting Pronouncements
- 10Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
- 11Management’s Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
- 12Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
- 13Eugenie Levin 38 Independent Director
- 14Given his decades long experience and distinguished accomplishments, the company believes Mr. Burkovskiy is exceptionally qualified to serve as a Director and CEO of Xsolla SPAC 1
- 15Given his cross-sector expertise, international experience, and ability to align financial governance with innovation strategy, the company believes Mr. Jan is exceptionally qualified to serve as a Director and CFO of Xsolla SPAC 1
- 16We believe Mr. Li’s extensive game development experience make him well qualified to serve on our Board
- 17We believe Mr. Gover’s extensive investment banking experience, especially in the video game industry, make him well qualified to serve on our Board
- 18We believe Mr. Yang’s extensive video game development experience makes him well qualified to serve on our Board
- 19We believe Mr. Fischer’s extensive video game publishing experience makes him well qualified to serve on our Board
- 20We believe Mr. Levin’s extensive business and venture capital experience makes him well qualified to serve on our Board
- 21Number, Terms of Office and Election of Officers and Directors
- 22Each member of the audit committee is financially literate and our board of directors has determined that Mr. Gover qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules and has accounting or related financial management expertise
- 23The charter also provides that the compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation consultant, independent legal counsel or other adviser and is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any such adviser
- 24Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
- 25We have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees
- 26The conflicts described above may not be resolved in our favor
- 27Each of the entities listed in this table may have competitive interests with our company with respect to the performance by each individual listed in this table of his or her obligations
- 28Limitation on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
- 29Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provides for indemnification by us of our officers and directors to the fullest extent authorized by law, as it now exists or may in the future be amended
- 30We will obtain a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers and directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our obligations to indemnify our officers and directors
- 31We believe that these provisions, the insurance and the indemnity agreements are necessary to attract and retain talented and experienced officers and directors
- 32Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
- 33Executive Officer and Director Compensation
- 34The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares as March 30, 2026, based on 27,680,041 ordinary shares outstanding (comprised of 20,873,579 Class A ordinary shares and 6,806,462 Class B ordinary shares)
- 35(1) Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following entities or individuals is c/o Xsolla SPAC 1, 15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 2230, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- 36Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
- 37On March 11, 2026, the underwriters forfeited the remaining unexercised balance of 2,580,615 over-allotment option Units. As a result, the Sponsor surrendered 860,205 Founder Shares to the Company for no consideration
- 38These procedures are intended to determine whether any such related party transaction impairs the independence of a director or presents a conflict of interest on the part of a director, employee or officer
- 39The firm of MaloneBailey, LLP (“Malone”), acts as our independent registered public accounting firm. The following is a summary of fees paid to Malone for services rendered
- 40Tax Fees. During the period from September 16, 2025 (inception) through December 31, 2025, our independent registered public accounting firm did not render services to us for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning
- 41Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
- 42Notes to Financial Statements F-7 to F-18
- 434.5 Description of Securities
- 44104* Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded as Inline XBRL document and contained in Exhibit 101)
- 45Title: Chief Executive Officer
- 46Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID Number 206) F-2
- 47Opinion on the Financial Statements
- 48(1) Includes an aggregate of up to 1,000,000 Class B ordinary shares which will be surrendered to the Company for no consideration if the over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part by the underwriters (see Note 5)
- 49(3) On February 2, 2026, as a result of the partial exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option, 139,795 Founder Shares are no longer subject to forfeiture
- 50(1) Excludes an aggregate of up to 1,000,000 Class B ordinary shares which will be surrendered to the Company for no consideration if the over-allotment option is not exercised in full or in part by the underwriters (see Note 5)
- 51Balance – December 31, 2025 — $ — 7,666,667 $ 767 $ 24,233 $ (76,662 ) $ (51,662 )
- 52FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 (INCEPTION) THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
- 53Payment of formation, general, and administrative costs through promissory note – related party 71,662
- 54NOTE 1 — DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
- 55The Company’s liquidity needs up to December 31, 2025 had been satisfied through the loan under an unsecured promissory note from the Sponsor of up to $2,000,000 (see Note 5). As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no cash and had a working capital deficit of $270,009
- 56Cash and Cash Equivalents
- 57Concentration of Credit Risk
- 58Fair Value of Financial Instruments
- 59Derivative Financial Instruments
- 60The Company accounts for share awards in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” which requires that all equity awards be accounted for at their “fair value.” Fair value is measured on the grant date and is equal to the underlying value of the share
- 61Net Loss per Class B Ordinary Share
- 62Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements
- 63NOTE 3 — INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
- 64NOTE 4 — PRIVATE PLACEMENT
- 65On January 28, 2026, the Sponsor surrendered 1,916,666 Founder Shares to the Company for no consideration, resulting in the Sponsor holding an aggregate of 7,666,667 Founder Shares. All shares and per share amounts have been retroactively presented
- 66General and Administrative Services
- 67Promissory Note — Related Party
- 68NOTE 7 — SHAREHOLDER’S DEFICIT
- 69If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company, the Company may exercise its redemption right even if it is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws
- 70NOTE 9 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
- 71Formation, general, and administrative costs $ 76,662
- 72NOTE 10 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
- 73The registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering was declared effective on January 28, 2026
- 74A total of $204,193,850 of the net proceeds from the Initial Public Offering (including the additional Units sold as the result of the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option) and the sale of the Private Placement Units were placed in the Trust Account on February 2, 2026
- 75On January 30, 2026, the Company had borrowed an aggregate of $316,235 under such Promissory Note, $262,593 of which has been paid by the Company at the closing of the Initial Public Offering and the remaining $53,642 has been paid on March 16, 2026. Borrowings under the Promissory Note are no longer available
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