GSR V Acquisition (GSRVU) sponsor purchases 550,000 private placement units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GSR V Acquisition Corp. reported that GSR V Sponsor LLC bought 550,000 private placement units in a transaction with the company. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-seventh of one right to receive a Class A ordinary share if an initial business combination is completed. If no business combination occurs, these private placement units and their underlying securities will expire worthless. The sponsor now directly holds 550,000 units, and the sponsor’s managing members, including senior executives Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti, may be deemed beneficial owners but disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

Insights

SPAC & insider-transactions analyst

Sponsor buys 550,000 private SPAC units; routine aligned-capital move.

The filing shows GSR V Sponsor LLC purchasing 550,000 private placement units from GSR V Acquisition Corp.. Each unit has one Class A ordinary share and one-seventh of a right that converts into a share if a business combination closes.

This structure is typical for SPAC sponsors, tying value to successfully completing a business combination. The units become worthless if no deal occurs, so economic exposure is strongly linked to execution. The sponsor’s managing members share voting and investment control but disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their economic interest.

Because this is a sponsor purchase rather than an open-market trade by public investors, it mainly reflects standard SPAC economics and alignment rather than a new directional signal on the common shares. There are no remaining derivative positions listed in this filing beyond these units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider GSR V Sponsor LLC, Garcia Gus, Silberman Lewis, Ramamurti Anantha

Role null | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | PRESIDENT & CFO

Bought 550,000 shs ($0.00)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Units	550,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Units — 550,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Consists of 550,000 private placement units purchased by GSR V Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor") for $10.00 per unit in a private placement transaction (the "private placement units") with the registrant. Each such unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share (each, a "Class A ordinary share") and one-seventh of one right to receive one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of our initial business combination (each, a "right"). If we are unable to complete a business combination, the private placement units (and their underlying securities) will expire worthless. Reflects securities held directly by the Sponsor. Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti are the managing members of the Sponsor and share investment and voting control over these securities. As a result, Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held by Sponsor, but disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

Key Figures

Private placement units purchased: 550,000 units Class A shares underlying units: 628,570 shares Price per private placement unit: $10.00 per unit +1 more

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Private placement units purchased 550,000 units GSR V Sponsor LLC purchase reported on Form 4

Class A shares underlying units 628,570 shares Underlying Class A ordinary shares tied to 550,000 units

Price per private placement unit $10.00 per unit Purchase price paid by GSR V Sponsor LLC

Rights per unit 1/7 of one right Each unit includes one-seventh of a right to a Class A share

Key Terms

private placement units, Class A ordinary share, right to receive one Class A ordinary share, beneficial ownership, +1 more

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private placement units financial

"Consists of 550,000 private placement units purchased by GSR V Sponsor LLC..."

Class A ordinary share financial

"Each such unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share..."

A Class A ordinary share is a type of common stock a company issues that carries a specific set of rights—most often particular voting power, dividend terms, or transfer rules—distinct from other share classes. For investors it matters because those rights affect control over company decisions, how income is paid out, and how easy shares are to buy or sell; think of it like a tiered ticket that gives different access and influence at the same event.

right to receive one Class A ordinary share financial

"and one-seventh of one right to receive one Class A ordinary share upon consummation..."

beneficial ownership financial

"may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held by Sponsor..."

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

business combination financial

"If we are unable to complete a business combination, the private placement units..."

A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GSR V Sponsor LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GSR V ACQUISITION CORP.

5900 BALCONES DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78731

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GSR V Acquisition Corp. [ GSRV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Units	(1)	05/15/2026		P(1)		550,000		(1)	(1)	Class A ordinary shares	628,570	$0	550,000	D(2)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GSR V Sponsor LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GSR V ACQUISITION CORP.

5900 BALCONES DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78731

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Garcia Gus

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GSR V ACQUISITION CORP.

5900 BALCONES DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78731

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Silberman Lewis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GSR V ACQUISITION CORP.

5900 BALCONES DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78731

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ramamurti Anantha

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GSR V ACQUISITION CORP.

5900 BALCONES DRIVE, SUITE 100

(Street)

AUSTIN TEXAS 78731

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRESIDENT & CFO

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of 550,000 private placement units purchased by GSR V Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor") for $10.00 per unit in a private placement transaction (the "private placement units") with the registrant. Each such unit consists of one Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share (each, a "Class A ordinary share") and one-seventh of one right to receive one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of our initial business combination (each, a "right"). If we are unable to complete a business combination, the private placement units (and their underlying securities) will expire worthless.

2. Reflects securities held directly by the Sponsor. Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti are the managing members of the Sponsor and share investment and voting control over these securities. As a result, Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the securities held by Sponsor, but disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

	/s/ GSR V Sponsor LLC, by Lewis Silberman, Co-CEO	05/15/2026
	/s/ Lewis Silberman, Attorney-in-Fact for Gus Garcia	05/15/2026
	/s/ Lewis Silberman, Attorney-in-Fact for Anantha Ramamurti	05/15/2026
	/s/ Lewis Silberman	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GSR V Acquisition Corp. (GSRVU) report on this Form 4?

GSR V Acquisition Corp. reported that GSR V Sponsor LLC purchased 550,000 private placement units directly from the company. Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and a fractional right that becomes valuable only if a business combination is successfully completed.

How many securities did GSR V Sponsor LLC acquire in the latest GSRVU Form 4?

GSR V Sponsor LLC acquired 550,000 private placement units. Each unit represents one Class A ordinary share and one-seventh of one right to receive a Class A ordinary share, so the position is tied to completing an initial business combination successfully.

What do the private placement units of GSR V Acquisition Corp. (GSRVU) consist of?

Each private placement unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-seventh of one right to receive a Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the initial business combination. Without a completed deal, both the units and underlying securities expire worthless.

Who is considered to control the GSR V Acquisition Corp. private placement units?

The units are held directly by GSR V Sponsor LLC. Gus Garcia, Lewis Silberman and Anantha Ramamurti are managing members who share investment and voting control, and may be deemed beneficial owners but disclaim beneficial ownership except for their pecuniary interests.

What happens to GSRVU private placement units if no business combination is completed?

If GSR V Acquisition Corp. fails to complete an initial business combination, the private placement units and all underlying securities will expire worthless. Their value therefore depends entirely on successfully closing a qualifying business combination transaction.