Cartesian Growth IV is a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, organized to acquire or merge with one or more private businesses. The company currently has no operations and serves as a vehicle to raise capital for a future business combination. Cartesian Growth IV targets high-growth firms with transnational operations and proven business models, explicitly avoiding unproven technology risks. The company prioritizes targets with established management teams where existing owners retain significant equity post-merger. The business model involves holding IPO proceeds in a trust account for up to 24 months while management searches for a target. If the company fails to close a deal within this window, it must return the capital to public shareholders. The sponsor receives founder shares representing 20% of the company post-IPO, creating a strong incentive to finalize a transaction. Cartesian Growth IV leverages its management's global sourcing network of family-owned and private businesses across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia to identify deal opportunities. Following an acquisition, the company adds value through board participation, governance improvements, and strategic planning. This is the fourth SPAC vehicle launched by this management team, which draws on extensive international private equity experience to source and execute deals.