{"url_path":"/sec/cik-0002137777/8-k/2026-07-20/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2137777/0001193125-26-309108-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-309108","cik":"0002137777","ticker":null,"issuer_name":"Research Alliance Corp IV","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2137777/0001193125-26-309108-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0002137777","primary_entity_name":"Research Alliance Corp IV"},"word_count":284,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"8-K\n\nResearch Alliance Corp IV false 0002137777 0002137777 2026-07-14 2026-07-14\n\n \n\n \n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\n \n\n \n\nFORM 8-K\n\n \n\n \n\nCurrent Report\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)\n\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nJuly 14, 2026\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported)\n\n \n\n \n\nResearch Alliance Corporation IV\n\n(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nCayman Islands\n \n001-43393\n \n98-1935760\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of\n\nincorporation organization)\n\n \n\n(Commission\n\nFile Number)\n\n \n(I.R.S. Employer\nIdentification No.)\n\n \n\n600 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor\n\nNew York, NY 10020\n\n \n10020\n\n(Address of Principal Executive Offices)\n \n(Zip Code)\n\nRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code: +1 (617) 778 2500\n\nN/A\n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act\n\n \n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\nTitle of each class\n\n \n\nTrading\nSymbol(s)\n\n \n\nName of each exchange\non which registered\n\nClass A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share\n \nRACD\n \nThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).\n\nEmerging growth company. Yes ☒ No ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐"}