‘Anti-Woke’ Amazon Alternative Coming Soon?

According to Just the News, a conservative alternative to Amazon is about to go public.

“PublicSq., which markets itself as a venue where consumers may ‘shop your values, locally and online,’ has set a target date for its initial public offering (IPO) on July 20,” Just the News reports.

Conservative Amazon alternative to go public | Just The News https://t.co/uBQNMxTjvY

— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) July 10, 2023

CEO Michael Seifert discussed the company’s plans Monday on the “Just the News, No Noise” television show.

From Just the News:

“We’re actually taking the company public on July 20, after a shareholder vote from a SPAC that we’re partnered with on July 19,” CEO Michael Seifert said Monday on the “Just the News, No Noise” television show. “And then there’ll be a great opportunity for this company to be owned by the very consumers and businesses that have helped to build it.”

A Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) is a corporate entity created for the purpose raising money to acquire another firm. Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform currently seeks to go public through a merger with SPAC Digital World.

“Capital markets are in desperate need of democratization,” Seifert continued. “Because unfortunately, the capital markets have been robbed by ESG mandated funds and DEI philosophies. And just like there’s a drive for consumers to spend their money in alignment with their values. There’s also an equally strong drive for investors to invest their money with companies that do not hate them, and actually want to promote America. So that’s what we’re here to do.”

“Join over a million freedom-loving Americans in shopping quality products, services, and exclusive discounts from values-aligned businesses,” PublicSq. states on its website.

“Shop your values, locally and online,” the website reads.

“Tired of supporting companies with a woke agenda? PublicSq. does the vetting for you so you can be more intentional with your spending without compromising on quality,” PublicSq. states.

'Tired of Supporting Companies With a Woke Agenda?' Conservative Alternative to Amazon to Go Public https://t.co/72h8m1LQMy

— RedState (@RedState) July 11, 2023

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat with PublicSq. on Monday to discuss the company’s merger with Colombier Acquisition Corp.

From IPO Edge:

IPO Edge and the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association hosted a fireside chat with PublicSq. on Monday, July 10 at 11 AM ET to discuss the company’s merger with Colombier Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: CLBR), its growth story and business model along with its acquisition strategy. The live event featured Chairman and CEO of Colombier Omeed Malik and Founder, CEO, and President at PublicSq. Michael Seifert, moderated by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone in a video session lasting approximately 60 minutes including a Q&A with the audience.

“In less than ten months since its nationwide launch, PublicSq. has seen tremendous growth and proven to the nation that the parallel, ‘patriotic’ economy can be a major force in commerce,” IPO Edge writes.

“The platform has over 55,000 businesses from a variety of different industries and over 1.1 million consumer members. It is free to join for both consumers and business owners alike,” the outlet added.