Privately-owned talent agency UTA has entered public markets by launching a special purpose acquisition company. The IPO raised $230 million with a plan “targeting businesses in the gaming, digital media, creator economy, entertainment and technology industries.” That’s ahead of an initial plan to raise $200 million. It trades as UTAAU on Nasdaq. Former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime serves as chair. UTA’s Clinton Foy is co-CEO alongside Jamie Sharp, with UTA’s Ophir Lupu as president. Elsewhere in finance, founder and owner of academic publisher SAGE Sara Miller McCune has transferred her voting shares and control of the company to a trust, […]