Insider Brief
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WISeSat.Space has completed its business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. and began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SAIQ on October 2, 2026.
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The transaction establishes WISeSat.Space as a separate entity focused on post-quantum-secure satellite communications and IoT connectivity.
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WISeSat.Space intends to merge satellite communications with digital identity, secure semiconductors, and post-quantum technologies for connected devices and other applications.
Press Release Summary
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) announced that its sister company, WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SAIQ), has finalized its business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. as of October 2, 2026.
This merger allows WISeSat.Space to operate as a public company dedicated to innovation in post-quantum secure communications. The business combination received shareholder approval on September 30, 2026, with the close date marked as October 1, 2026.
CEO Carlos Moreira remarked on the landmark achievement and expressed gratitude to all involved in this journey. He emphasized the importance of integrating trust and security into satellite infrastructure as increased reliance on satellite connectivity grows.
WISeSat.Space has been deploying satellites into orbit since 2024, focusing on secure communications solutions for sectors such as logistics and defense, while working within the WISeQey technology ecosystem to enhance security against current and future cyber threats.
Advisors
- Maxim Group LLC: Financial Advisor
- Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP: Legal Counsel for WISeSat.Space
- Harney Westwood & Riegels (BVI) LP: Legal Counsel for WISeSat.Space (British Virgin Islands)
- Loeb & Loeb LLP: Legal Counsel for CAC
- Ogier: Legal Counsel for CAC (Cayman)
- The Equity Group, Inc.: Strategic Communications Advisor for WISeSat.Space
