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Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I (PPYA)

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$10.91
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: PPYA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $0

1 Year Target Price $0

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.03%
Avg. Invested days 72
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance 1.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 89.89M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta -0.03
52 Weeks Range 10.72 - 13.44
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 10.72 - 13.44
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.09

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -6.38%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 93886321
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 93886321
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -82.52
Shares Outstanding 8239400
Shares Floating 710566
Shares Outstanding 8239400
Shares Floating 710566
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 0.46

Analyst Ratings

Rating -
Target Price -
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Strong Buy -
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Hold -
Sell -
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Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I was a blank check company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It was incorporated in 2021.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company): Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I did not have operations of its own. It aimed to identify and merge with a private company, thereby taking the target public. Since no transaction was completed it was liquidated.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

As a SPAC, its leadership consisted of a management team focused on deal origination and execution. Details of the team would have varied depending on the specific individuals involved.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • SPAC Activities: The company's 'offering' was its ability to raise capital and identify a merger target. Market share wasn't applicable as it was a SPAC seeking a deal. The competitors would have been other SPACs seeking similar targets, although the market of target acquisitions is very broad.

Market Dynamics

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The SPAC market experienced a boom followed by a correction. Regulatory scrutiny and market saturation affected the viability of many SPACs.

Positioning

Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I aimed to position itself as an attractive partner for a high-growth private company. However, it was not able to complete a deal.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for SPACs is vast, encompassing the entire universe of private companies potentially seeking to go public. However, Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I failed to secure a target within this TAM and liquidated.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Experienced Management Team (Assumed)
  • Access to Capital
  • Flexibility in Deal Structure

Weaknesses

  • No Existing Operations
  • Dependence on Deal Sourcing
  • Limited Timeframe

Opportunities

  • High-Growth Industries
  • Undervalued Private Companies
  • Evolving Market Conditions

Threats

  • Increased Competition from Other SPACs
  • Regulatory Changes
  • Market Volatility
  • Inability to find target company

Competitors and Market Share

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Competitive Landscape

As a SPAC, its competitive advantage depended on the management team's network and deal-sourcing capabilities. Numerous SPACs operated simultaneously, creating a crowded market. Ultimately, PGOC did not secure a merger.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: N/A - SPAC

Future Projections: N/A - Company liquidated

Recent Initiatives: Focus on identifying and evaluating potential merger targets.

Summary

Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I was a SPAC that aimed to identify and merge with a private company. However, due to increased competition and difficulty in identifying an attractive target, it was unable to complete a deal. Consequently, the company was liquidated, resulting in negative shareholder returns. The failure underscores the risks associated with SPAC investments and the challenges in navigating the SPAC market. It represents a total loss for shareholders.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (Form S-1, 10-K, 10-Q - if available)
  • Company Press Releases
  • Financial News Outlets

Disclaimers:

The information provided is based on publicly available data and general knowledge of SPACs. Financial data is estimated where specific figures are unavailable. This is not financial advice; consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.

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About Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Oakland, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2022-03-04
Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Clay Whitehead
Sector Financial Services
Industry Shell Companies
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I does not have significant operations. It focuses on effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Oakland, California.