Dive Brief:
Talkspace on Wednesday became the latest digital health company to go public, announcing it intends to merge with a special purchase acquisition company in a deal valuing the behavioral health startup at $1.4 billion.
The transaction with SPAC Hudson Executive Investment will provide Talkspace with $250 million in cash. It plans to use the infusion of funds to grow its user base, add partnerships and expand internationally, the New York City-based company said in a release.
The deal is expected to close around the end of the first quarter or early in the second quarter this year. The combined company will operate as Talkspace, and plans to be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker TALK.