United States securities and exchange commission logo July 28, 2023 Justin Mirro Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. V 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 301 Westbury, NY 11590 Re: Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. V Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed July 14, 2023 File No. 001-40741 Dear Justin Mirro: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction cc: Chuck Samuelson, Esq.