World View, a private American near space exploration and technology company, agreed to go public via a SPAC merger with Leo Holdings II, a special purpose acquisition company, in a $350m deal. “World View is already a leader in the burgeoning stratospheric economy, with notable mission successes across several key strategic partners and critical patent-protected technologies. Combining World View’s proven business model and mission-driven vision for the future with the institutional knowledge of the Leo team, we are excited and confident in World View’s ability to scale its global reach across its commercial and government offerings,” Lyndon Lea, Leo President and CEO.