SCHEDULE: Peter Thiel's Entities Disclose ETHZilla Stake Post-Split
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
Peter Thiel and affiliated entities have disclosed their beneficial ownership in ETHZilla Corporation, totaling 5.6% of common stock after a 1-for-10 reverse stock split.
Summary
- Peter Thiel and affiliated entities, including FF Consumer Growth II, LP and FF Consumer Growth, LLC, reported beneficial ownership in ETHZilla Corporation.
- As of September 30, 2025, Peter Thiel beneficially owned an aggregate of 928,389 shares of ETHZilla Corporation's common stock, representing 5.6% of the class.
- FF Consumer Growth II, LP, along with its general partners, beneficially owned 715,658 shares, or 4.4% of the common stock.
- FF Consumer Growth, LLC, along with its manager, beneficially owned 212,731 shares, or 1.3% of the common stock.
- All reported share numbers and percentages are adjusted to reflect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effected by ETHZilla Corporation on October 20, 2025.
- The percentage of class is based on 16,444,734 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 20, 2025, which was also adjusted for the reverse stock split.
- The reporting persons expressly disclaim status as a 'group' for the purposes of this Schedule 13G/A filing.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and a corporate action (reverse stock split). The reverse stock split could be perceived negatively, but the filing itself is neutral in tone and purpose.
Positives
- The disclosure of significant beneficial ownership by Peter Thiel and affiliated funds (5.6% aggregate) provides transparency regarding a notable institutional investor's stake in ETHZilla Corporation.
Negatives
- ETHZilla Corporation effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on October 20, 2025, which can sometimes be perceived negatively by the market as it often occurs when a company's stock price is low or to meet listing requirements.
Risks
- The reverse stock split, while a corporate action, could be indicative of underlying challenges for ETHZilla Corporation, potentially impacting investor confidence or liquidity.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Related Party Transactions
- Peter Thiel is the manager of FF Upper Tier GP, LLC and The Founders Fund Growth Management, LLC, which are general partners/managers of the funds (FF Consumer Growth II, LP and FF Consumer Growth, LLC) holding ETHZilla shares. This establishes a control relationship among the reporting persons regarding the shares.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The disclosure provides transparency on significant institutional ownership and the impact of the reverse stock split on share count and potentially price.
- Investors: Provides insight into the ownership structure and a recent corporate action (reverse stock split) by ETHZilla Corporation.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | Date of previous Schedule 13G filing referenced in Exhibit 99.1. |
| 2025-08-20 | Date for which 16,444,734 shares of common stock outstanding were reported in the Issuer's proxy statement, adjusted for the reverse stock split. |
| 2025-09-05 | Date of Issuer's proxy statement filed with the SEC. |
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement; beneficial ownership reported as of this date. |
| 2025-10-20 | Effective date of the 1-for-10 reverse stock split by ETHZilla Corporation. |
| 2025-11-14 | Date of signing of the Schedule 13G/A filing. |
Keywords
ETHZilla Corporation, Peter Thiel, Founders Fund, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, reverse stock split, institutional ownership, SEC filing
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