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Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I (PPYA)

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$11.01
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Profit since last BUY0%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: PPYA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.03%
Avg. Invested days 63
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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

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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 (PPGH) 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 did not conduct any operations prior to its merger.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC): PPGH operated as a SPAC with the intent to merge with a private company. It did not have core business segments in the traditional sense.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

As a SPAC, leadership typically consists of a management team experienced in deal-making, finance, and the industry targeted for acquisition. Information on specific individuals holding leadership roles is publicly available through SEC filings.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Seeking Acquisition Target: PPGH's primary 'offering' was its status as a publicly listed entity seeking a private company to merge with. No market share data is applicable as its value derived solely from the potential acquisition target.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The SPAC market is characterized by periods of high activity followed by consolidation. Success depends heavily on the quality of the target company and market conditions at the time of the merger.

Positioning

PPGH's position in the SPAC market was as one of many companies seeking a suitable merger target. Its competitive advantage would have depended on the strength of its management team and the attractiveness of its terms to potential target companies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM depends on the sectors of private companies being sought. Given its dissolution without a merger, TAM is not directly applicable to PPGH's operations.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Public Listing and Capital
  • Experienced Management Team (Hypothetical)
  • Flexibility in Target Selection (Initially)

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on Finding Suitable Target
  • Limited Operating History
  • Dilution Potential for Shareholders
  • Ultimately failed to secure a target

Opportunities

  • Attractive Valuation Arbitrage
  • Access to Public Markets for Private Companies

Threats

  • Increased Regulatory Scrutiny of SPACs
  • Competition from Other SPACs
  • Unfavorable Market Conditions
  • Inability to Find Suitable Target

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Other SPACs active during its lifespan. Examples : DNZ (Dune Acquisition Corp)
  • LMAO (LMAO ETF)

Competitive Landscape

The SPAC market is highly competitive, with numerous SPACs vying for attractive target companies. Success depends on deal terms, management team reputation, and market conditions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: N/A before a merger.

Future Projections: N/A as it never went through with a target.

Recent Initiatives: Efforts to identify and negotiate a merger target.

Summary

Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp I was a SPAC which was dissolved and failed to identify an acquisition target. The financial statements are minimal, showing initial capital and operational expenses. It did not generate revenue or net income and did not pay dividends. The company did not possess a strategic competitive advantage due to the competitive and rapidly changing nature of its segment, which led to eventual dissolution.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Publicly available information on SPACs

Disclaimers:

The information provided is based on publicly available data and general knowledge of SPACs. The analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share is not easily ascertainable for dissolved spacs.

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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.