By Reuters Staff
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(Reuters) - A blank-check firm backed by founders of New York-based venture capital firm FirstMark Capital has filed for an initial public offering of up to $400 million.
FirstMark Acquisition Corp III is offering 40 million units, consisting of stocks and warrants, at $10 each and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it said in a filing.
The firm will be led by Chief Executive Officer Richard Heitzmann and Chairman Amish Jani. Both Heitzmann and Jani founded FirstMark in 2008.
The technology-focused VC firm has invested in image-sharing company Pinterest, fantasy-sports and gambling firm DraftKings, and home-rental company Airbnb Inc.
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