SCHEDULE: Strive, Inc. Ownership Update Post-Merger
Beneficial Ownership Report (Schedule 13G)
Asset Entities Holdings and key individuals report passive beneficial ownership in Strive, Inc. following its recent merger and corporate restructuring.
Summary
- Asset Entities Holdings, LLC and a group of individuals (Arman Sarkhani, Arshia Sarkhani, Jackson Fairbanks, Kyle Fairbanks, Matthew Krueger, and Michael Gaubert) have filed an Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G.
- The filing reports beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, in Strive, Inc. (formerly Asset Entities Inc.).
- The event requiring this filing occurred on September 12, 2025, coinciding with the consummation of a merger where Alpha Merger Sub, Inc. merged into Strive Enterprises, Inc. (SEI), with SEI becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer.
- Post-merger, the Issuer changed its name from 'Asset Entities Inc.' to 'Strive, Inc.', updated its CUSIP from '04541A204' to '862945102', and redesignated its Class B Common Stock as Class A Common Stock and its Class A Common Stock as Class B Common Stock.
- Asset Entities Holdings, LLC beneficially owns 1,250,000 shares, representing 0.3% of the class.
- Arman Sarkhani beneficially owns 1,281,734 shares (0.4%), Arshia Sarkhani owns 1,289,921 shares (0.4%), Jackson Fairbanks owns 1,281,734 shares (0.4%), Kyle Fairbanks owns 1,286,667 shares (0.4%), Matthew Krueger owns 1,255,000 shares (0.3%), and Michael Gaubert owns 1,270,567 shares (0.3%).
- The individual reporting persons are deemed to beneficially own the 1,250,000 shares held directly by Asset Entities Holdings, LLC, in addition to any shares they solely own.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and corporate restructuring, providing no direct positive or negative financial or operational performance indicators.
Future Outlook
This filing is a beneficial ownership report and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure of beneficial ownership following a corporate merger and restructuring. It reflects the post-transaction ownership structure for a group of passive investors and does not provide broader industry context or competitive analysis.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Change | Issuer changed its name from 'Asset Entities Inc.' to 'Strive, Inc.' | 2025-09-12 | Reflects the new corporate identity following the merger. |
| CUSIP Change | Issuer changed its CUSIP from '04541A204' to '862945102'. | 2025-09-12 | Standard identifier update following corporate restructuring. |
| Stock Redesignation | Redesignated Class B Common Stock ($0.0001 par value) as Class A Common Stock ($0.001 par value), and Class A Common Stock ($0.0001 par value) as Class B Common Stock ($0.001 par value). | 2025-09-12 | Restructuring of share classes, potentially affecting voting rights or economic interests, though specific impacts are not detailed in this filing. |
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Clarifies the beneficial ownership structure of certain passive investors and the new corporate identity and share class designations following the merger.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-02-09 | Date of previously filed Joint Filing Agreement (Exhibit 1). |
| 2025-06-27 | Date of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger. |
| 2025-09-12 | Date of event requiring the filing of this statement; Merger consummation, Issuer name change, CUSIP change, and stock redesignation. |
| 2025-09-16 | Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 5. |
Keywords
Strive Inc., Asset Entities Holdings, Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Merger, Corporate Restructuring, Class A Common Stock, SEC Filing
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