FORM 3 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
Simanson Gary A

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS V
LTD., 9912 GEORGETOWN PIKE, SUITE D203

(Street)
GREAT FALLS VA 22066

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/12/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Thunder Bridge Capital Partners V, Ltd. [ TBCV ]
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director X 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Class B ordinary shares   (1)   (1) Class A ordinary shares 7,503,750 (1) (1) I See Footnote (2)
Class B ordinary shares   (1)   (1) Class A ordinary shares 7,503,750 (1) (1) D (2)  
Explanation of Responses:
1. As described in the issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-296759) under the heading "Description of Securities - Founder Shares," the Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of the issuer will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of the issuer at the time of the issuer's initial business combination, or earlier at the option of the holder, on a one-for-one basis, subject to certain adjustments, and have no expiration date. Includes 978,750 Class B ordinary shares that are subject to forfeiture if the underwriter of the issuer's initial public offering does not exercise in full its option to purchase additional units.
2. The shares are owned directly by TBCP V, LLC (the "Sponsor"). Mr. Simanson has an interest in the Class B ordinary shares through his membership interest in the Sponsor. The Sponsor is managed and controlled by Gary A. Simanson, Chief Executive Officer and director of the issuer. Mr. Simanson is the controlling member of the Sponsor and exercises voting and dispositive control over the securities held by the Sponsor. Mr. Simanson disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported shares other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have therein, directly or indirectly.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney - Gary A. Simanson
Exhibit 24.2 - Power of Attorney - TBCP V, LLC
/s/ Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Attorney-in-Fact for Gary A. Simanson 08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
/s/ Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Attorney-in-Fact for TBCP V, LLC 08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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