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Sponsor holds 30.17% of K2 Capital (KTWOU) after IPO

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

K2 Capital Sponsor LLC and Karan Thakur report significant beneficial ownership in K2 Capital Acquisition Corp

The position consists of 5,719,285 Class B founder shares, which can convert into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis, and 326,875 Class A shares issuable from private placement units. The sponsor originally bought 5,914,285 founder shares for $25,000 and later purchased 326,875 private placement units for $2,615,000. Lock-up, voting, and registration rights agreements restrict transfers and require sponsor and insiders to support a future business combination.

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If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Karan Thakur, as the managing member of K2 Capital Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor"), may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by the Sponsor. The securities beneficially owned by Mr. Thakur consist of (i) 5,719,285 Class B ordinary shares held directly by the Sponsor, which will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination, or may be converted at the option of the holder at any time prior thereto, and (ii) 326,875 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon separation of the private placement units held by the Sponsor. Mr. Thakur disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. (2) Based on 20,041,1610 ordinary shares deemed to be outstanding, consisting of (i) 13,800,000 Class A ordinary shares issued as part of the units in the Company's initial public offering, (ii) 5,914,285 Class B ordinary shares held by K2 Capital Sponsor LLC and certain directors of K2 Capital Acquisition Corp., which will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination, or may be converted at the option of the holders at any time prior thereto, and (iii) 326,875 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon separation of the private placement units held by K2 Capital Sponsor LLC, as disclosed in the Company's final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on January 29, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Karan Thakur, as the managing member of K2 Capital Sponsor LLC (the "Sponsor"), may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by the Sponsor. The securities beneficially owned by Mr. Thakur consist of (i) 5,719,285 Class B ordinary shares held directly by the Sponsor, which will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination, or may be converted at the option of the holder at any time prior thereto, and (ii) 326,875 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon separation of the private placement units held by the Sponsor. Mr. Thakur disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. (2) Based on 20,041,160 ordinary shares deemed to be outstanding, consisting of (i) 13,800,000 Class A ordinary shares issued as part of the units in the Company's initial public offering, (ii) 5,914,285 Class B ordinary shares held by K2 Capital Sponsor LLC and certain directors of K2 Capital Acquisition Corp., which will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis upon the consummation of the Company's initial business combination, or may be converted at the option of the holders at any time prior thereto, and (iii) 326,875 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon separation of the private placement units held by K2 Capital Sponsor LLC, as disclosed in the Company's final prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on January 29, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


K2 Capital Sponsor LLC
Signature:/s/ Karan Thakur
Name/Title:Karan Thakur / Managing Member
Date:02/13/2026
Karan Thakur
Signature:/s/ Karan Thakur
Name/Title:Karan Thakur
Date:02/13/2026

FAQ

How much of K2 Capital Acquisition Corp (KTWOU) do the reporting persons own?

K2 Capital Sponsor LLC and Karan Thakur beneficially own 6,046,160 ordinary shares of K2 Capital Acquisition Corp, representing about 30.17% of 20,041,160 ordinary shares deemed outstanding following the IPO and the underwriter’s over-allotment option exercise, as detailed in the Schedule 13D filing.

What securities make up the 6,046,160 shares reported in the KTWOU Schedule 13D?

The 6,046,160 shares include 5,719,285 Class B founder shares held by K2 Capital Sponsor LLC, which are convertible into Class A shares, and 326,875 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon separation of the private placement units purchased by the sponsor in connection with the IPO.

How was K2 Capital Sponsor LLC’s founder stake in K2 Capital Acquisition Corp (KTWOU) acquired?

In connection with organizing K2 Capital Acquisition Corp, the sponsor paid $25,000 on August 8, 2025 to cover IPO costs in exchange for 5,914,285 Class B founder shares, at approximately $0.004 per share, under a Securities Subscription Agreement filed as an exhibit to the registration statement.

What were the key terms of K2 Capital Acquisition Corp’s (KTWOU) IPO and private placement?

On January 30, 2026, the company completed an IPO of 13,800,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $138,000,000. Simultaneously, the sponsor bought 326,875 private placement units at $8.00 per unit, for a total of $2,615,000, each unit including one share and one right.

What lock-up and transfer restrictions apply to K2 Capital’s sponsor and insiders?

Under a January 28, 2026 letter agreement, the sponsor and insiders agreed not to transfer founder shares, private units and related securities for specified periods, including up to one year after the initial business combination or until share price and transaction-based conditions are met, subject to limited permitted transfers and underwriter consent.

How are voting rights structured for K2 Capital Acquisition Corp (KTWOU) sponsor and insiders?

The sponsor and insiders agreed that if K2 Capital Acquisition Corp seeks shareholder approval for a business combination, they will vote all their shares in favor of the proposed transaction, pursuant to an insider letter agreement dated January 28, 2026, filed as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.
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