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Georgian funds reveal 40.8% Xanadu (XNDU) stake after SPAC merger and PIPE

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Georgian Partners-affiliated funds filed a Schedule 13D reporting large beneficial stakes in Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited following its business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. and Old Xanadu. Together, the Georgian entities report beneficial ownership of up to 29,714,154 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, representing 40.8% of a reference base of 72,798,590 Class B shares on an as-converted basis. These holdings include existing Class B shares and Class B shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Multiple Voting Shares acquired through the merger and a US$275 million PIPE financing. Georgian funds are subject to lock-up and investor rights agreements, including a coattail agreement designed to align treatment of Class A and Class B holders in a take-over bid.

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Georgian funds emerge as a cornerstone shareholder with over 40% beneficial interest in Xanadu’s Class B share base.

Georgian Partners and affiliated funds disclose beneficial ownership of up to 29,714,154 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, or 40.8% of a 72,798,590-share Class B reference base. This reflects exchanges of Old Xanadu shares into Class A Multiple Voting Shares plus Class B shares, and participation in a US$275 million PIPE financing.

The filing highlights a multi-entity structure, with Georgian International IV, Georgian IV and Georgian X Invest holding both Class B shares and Class A shares convertible into Class B. Voting and dispositive power is shared through general partners and a central manager, but the funds expressly disclaim forming a statutory "group" beyond this joint filing.

Lock-up and rights arrangements constrain immediate liquidity. Georgian funds remain subject to legacy Old Xanadu investor agreements and a new investor and registration rights agreement, plus a TSX-mandated coattail agreement. For at least 180 days after closing, customary restrictions limit sales or transfers, and the coattail terms are designed to align Class B and Class A treatment in any future take-over bid.

PIPE financing size US$275 million Business Combination and PIPE financing on March 26, 2026
Georgian Partners aggregate beneficial holdings 29,714,154 Class B shares Beneficial ownership across Georgian entities
Beneficial ownership percentage 40.8% Of 72,798,590 Class B shares on an as-converted basis
Class B shares outstanding 43,284,436 shares Class B Subordinate Voting Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026
Georgian International IV beneficial holdings 18,232,117 Class B shares Including shares issuable on Class A conversion; 29.7% of 61,387,445 base
Georgian IV beneficial holdings 10,010,982 Class B shares Including shares issuable on Class A conversion; 18.8% of 53,224,526 base
Georgian Fund IV X Invest holdings 1,471,055 Class B shares Class B shares issuable upon conversion of Class A shares; 3.3% of 44,755,491 base
Lock-up period up to 180 days Restrictions on transfers after Business Combination closing
Class B Subordinate Voting Shares financial
"Title of Class of Securities: Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, without par value"
Class B subordinate voting shares are a type of common stock that carry fewer or weaker voting rights than a company's primary share class, meaning holders have less influence over corporate decisions. For investors this matters because these shares often trade at different prices, can affect control of the company, and may offer similar entitlement to dividends despite reduced governance power—like holding a regular concert ticket while someone else has the VIP pass.
Class A Multiple Voting Shares financial
"Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Multiple Voting Shares ("Class A Shares")"
Class A multiple voting shares are a type of stock that carries several votes per share, giving holders disproportionately more control over corporate decisions than holders of regular shares. Think of them as having extra voting tickets at a meeting: a small group can steer board appointments and strategy. For investors, this matters because voting power affects governance, takeover likelihood and can influence share value, liquidity and minority shareholder protections.
PIPE financing financial
"a US$275 million PIPE financing (the "PIPE Financing")"
Pipe financing is a way for companies to raise money quickly by selling new shares or bonds directly to investors, often before their stock is publicly traded or in the early stages of a project. It’s similar to a company securing a loan from investors, providing quick capital needed for growth or operations. For investors, it can offer opportunities for early involvement and potentially higher returns, but it may also carry increased risk due to the immediate nature of the deal.
Business Combination Agreement regulatory
"The foregoing description of the Business Combination does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Business Combination Agreement"
A business combination agreement is a detailed contract that lays out the terms for two companies to join together—covering price, how ownership will be split, the steps needed to close the deal, and what each side promises to do or avoid before closing. For investors it matters because the agreement determines potential changes in value, control, timing, and risk exposure—think of it like the playbook for a merger that shows who wins, who pays, and what could still derail the plan.
investor and registration rights agreement regulatory
"a new investor and registration rights agreement (the "Rights Agreement") with Xanadu, among others"
Coattail Agreement regulatory
"The Georgian Funds also entered into a coattail agreement (the "Coattail Agreement") with Xanadu and Computershare Trust Company of Canada"





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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page are held of record by Georgian International IV (as defined in Item 2(a) below) and consist of (i) 129,108 shares of Class B Subordinate Voting Shares ("Class B Shares") and (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Multiple Voting Shares ("Class A Shares"). Georgian IV Ultimate GP (as defined in Item 2(a) below) is the sole general partner of Georgian IV Direct GP (as defined in Item 2(a) below), which is the sole general partner of Georgian International IV. Each of Georgian IV Ultimate GP and Georgian IV Direct GP may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Georgian Partners (as defined in Item 2(a) below) is the manager of Georgian International IV and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by Georgian International IV and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to these securities. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 61,387,445 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in its Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2026 (the "Form 20-F") plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian International IV.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page are held of record by Georgian IV (as defined in Item 2(a) below) and consist of (i) 70,892 Class B Shares and (ii) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares. Georgian IV Ultimate GP is the sole general partner of Georgian IV Direct GP, which is the sole general partner of Georgian IV. Each of Georgian IV Ultimate GP and Georgian IV Direct GP may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Georgian Partners is the manager of Georgian IV and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by Georgian IV and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to these securities. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 53,224,526 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F plus (ii) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian IV.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page consist of (i) 129,108 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 70,892 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian IV, plus (iv) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian IV. Georgian IV Ultimate GP is the sole general partner of Georgian IV Direct GP, which is the sole general partner of each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV. Each of Georgian IV Ultimate GP and Georgian IV Direct GP may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to the respective securities held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV. Georgian Partners is the manager of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV, respectively. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 71,327,535 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian IV.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page consist of (i) 129,108 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 70,892 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian IV, plus (iv) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian IV. Georgian IV Ultimate GP is the sole general partner of Georgian IV Direct GP, which is the sole general partner of each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV. Each of Georgian IV Ultimate GP and Georgian IV Direct GP may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to the respective securities held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV. Georgian Partners is the manager of each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV, respectively. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 71,327,535 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian IV.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page are held by Georgian X Invest (as defined in Item 2(a) below) and consist of 1,471,055 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares. Georgian X Invest GP (as defined in Item 2(a) below) is the sole general partner of Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Georgian Partners is the manager of Georgian X Invest and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to these securities. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 44,755,491 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F plus (ii) 1,471,055 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian X Invest.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page are held by Georgian X Invest and consist of 1,471,055 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares. Georgian X Invest GP is the sole general partner of Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to these securities. Georgian Partners is the manager of Georgian X Invest and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to these securities. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 44,755,491 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F plus (ii) 1,471,055 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian X Invest.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The shares reported on this cover page consist of (i) 129,108 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 70,892 Class B Shares held of record by Georgian IV, plus (iv) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held of record by Georgian IV, plus (v) 1,471,055 Class B shares issuable upon conversion of Class A shares held of record by Georgian X Invest. Georgian IV Ultimate GP is the sole general partner of Georgian IV Direct GP, which is the sole general partner of each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV. Each of Georgian IV Ultimate GP and Georgian IV Direct GP may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by each of Georgian International IV and Georgian IV, respectively. Georgian X Invest GP is the sole general partner of Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have voting, investment, and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by Georgian X Invest. Georgian Partners is the manager of Georgian International IV, Georgian IV and Georgian X Invest and makes all investment decisions with respect to the shares held by each of Georgian International IV, Georgian IV and Georgian X Invest and may be deemed to have shared voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to these securities. The percentage in Row 13 is based on 72,798,590 Class B Shares, which consists of (i) 43,284,436 Class B Shares outstanding as of March 26, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 20-F, plus (ii) 18,103,009 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian International IV, plus (iii) 9,940,090 Class B Shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian IV, plus (iv) 1,471,055 Class B shares issuable upon conversion of Class A Shares held by Georgian X Invest.


SCHEDULE 13D


Georgian Partners Growth Fund (International) IV, LP
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director of Georgian Partners IV GP Inc., the general partner of the GP of Georgian Partners Growth Fund (International) IV, LP
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Partners Growth Fund IV, LP
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director of Georgian Partners IV GP Inc., the general partner of the general partner of Georgian Partners Growth Fund IV, LP
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Partners IV GP, LP
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director of Georgian Partners IV GP Inc., the general partner of Georgian Partners IV GP, LP
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Partners IV GP Inc.
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Fund IV X Invest L.P.
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director of Georgian Partners IV GP Inc., the general partner of Georgian Fund IV X Invest, L.P.
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Partners Investment GP Inc.
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director
Date:04/08/2026
Georgian Partners Growth LP
Signature:/s/ John Berton
Name/Title:John Berton, Managing Director
Date:04/08/2026

FAQ

What stake in Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU) do Georgian funds report?

Georgian Partners-affiliated funds report beneficial ownership of up to 29,714,154 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares, or 40.8% of a 72,798,590-share base. This total combines existing Class B shares and Class B shares issuable upon conversion of held Class A Multiple Voting Shares.

How did Georgian funds acquire their Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU) holdings?

The holdings arose from Xanadu’s business combination with Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. and Old Xanadu, plus a US$275 million PIPE financing. Old Xanadu shares held by Georgian funds were exchanged into Class A Multiple Voting Shares and Class B shares in the combined public company.

What are the main Georgian entities investing in Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU)?

Key entities include Georgian Partners Growth Fund (International) IV, Georgian Partners Growth Fund IV, and Georgian Fund IV X Invest L.P. Their interests are coordinated through general partners and Georgian Partners Growth LP, which manages investment decisions for these Ontario-based limited partnerships.

Are Georgian funds restricted from immediately selling Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU) shares?

Yes, their securities are subject to customary lock-up provisions lasting up to 180 days after the business combination closing. These restrictions limit lending, pledging, selling or transferring the acquired securities, subject to specified exceptions and any earlier waivers under governing agreements.

What rights agreements cover Georgian funds’ investment in Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU)?

Georgian funds remain party to legacy Old Xanadu investor and registration rights agreements and a new Rights Agreement with Xanadu. They also entered a Coattail Agreement required by TSX rules, designed to give Class B holders equal participation with Class A holders in any take-over bid.

Did Georgian funds transact in Xanadu Quantum Technologies (XNDU) shares after the business combination?

The filing states no additional transactions in Xanadu securities by the reporting persons within the 60 days before the Schedule 13D. Their disclosed positions primarily reflect exchanges from Old Xanadu holdings and PIPE participation completed at the business combination closing.