SCHEDULE 13G/A: Citadel Boosts Strive, Inc. Stake to 9.99%
Beneficial Ownership Report
Citadel and its affiliates, including Kenneth Griffin, reported a significant beneficial ownership stake of 9.99% in Strive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock.
Summary
- Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, and Citadel GP LLC beneficially own 41,323,663 shares of Strive, Inc., representing 9.96% of the class.
- Citadel Securities LLC, Citadel Securities Group LP, and Citadel Securities GP LLC beneficially own 123,200 shares, representing 0.03% of the class.
- Kenneth Griffin, through his control over the reporting entities, beneficially owns an aggregate of 41,446,863 shares, representing 9.99% of the class.
- All reporting persons hold shared voting and shared dispositive power over their respective beneficially owned shares.
- The total shares outstanding used for percentage calculation is 414,883,521, which includes shares outstanding as of September 12, 2025, shares sold through September 30, 2025, and shares issued/issuable from warrant exercises and conversions by affiliates.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a factual report of beneficial ownership, which is neutral in sentiment. The significant stake by Citadel could be viewed positively by some investors, but the filing itself does not contain subjective positive or negative statements.
Risks
- Warrants held by affiliates of the reporting persons are subject to terms that limit exercise if, after such exercise, the holder and its affiliates would beneficially own more than 9.99% of the common stock outstanding, indicating a potential ceiling on their direct ownership increase.
Future Outlook
The filing indicates that 6,540,082 shares are issuable upon conversion of certain warrants held by affiliates of the reporting persons, subject to a beneficial ownership limit of 9.99% post-exercise.
Industry Context
This filing reflects a significant passive investment by a major financial institution, Citadel, in Strive, Inc. Such large stakes by prominent investment firms can signal confidence in the company's long-term prospects or represent a strategic position within a broader portfolio, aligning with trends of institutional investors taking substantial positions in public companies.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The significant stake held by Citadel and Kenneth Griffin could be seen as a vote of confidence, potentially influencing market perception and share price. The potential conversion of warrants could lead to dilution for existing shareholders.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-12 | Date of shares outstanding calculation (364,825,582 Shares) according to issuer's Form S-3. |
| 2025-09-15 | Date Strive, Inc. filed Form S-3 with the SEC. |
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement; also the cutoff for 10,993,213 shares sold. |
| 2025-10-02 | Date Strive, Inc. filed Form 8-K with the SEC regarding shares sold. |
| 2025-11-14 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G. |
Keywords
Strive Inc, Citadel, Kenneth Griffin, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Class A Common Stock, Investment, Equity Stake, Warrants
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