SCHEDULE: Accel Funds Report 5.26% Stake in Circle Internet Group

Accel investment funds have disclosed a collective beneficial ownership of 5.26% in Circle Internet Group, Inc.'s Class A common stock following the company's initial public offering.

Summary

• Accel XI Associates L.L.C. (A11A), as the general partner of Accel XI L.P. (A11) and Accel XI Strategic Partners L.P. (A11SP), beneficially owns 9,752,794 shares, representing 4.7% of Circle Internet Group's Class A common stock.
• Accel Investors (2013) L.L.C. (AI13) directly owns 963,385 shares, accounting for 0.5% of the Class A common stock.
• Accel XIV Associates L.L.C. (A14A), as the general partner of Accel XIV L.P. (A14) and Accel XIV Strategic Partners L.P. (A14SP), beneficially owns 199,131 shares, representing 0.1% of the Class A common stock.
• Accel XIV Investors (2019) L.L.C. (AI19) directly owns 10,215 shares, accounting for 0.0% of the Class A common stock.
• The aggregate beneficial ownership by all Accel Reporting Persons totals 10,925,525 shares, which represents approximately 5.26% of the 207,650,578 Class A common shares outstanding post-IPO.
• The ownership percentages are based on 207,650,578 shares of Class A common stock outstanding after Circle Internet Group's initial public offering, as reported in the Issuer's prospectus on Form 424(b)(4) filed on June 5, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This Schedule 13G filing indicates that Accel, a prominent venture capital firm, maintains a significant passive stake in Circle Internet Group, Inc. post-initial public offering. It is common for venture capital funds to hold substantial equity positions in companies they have funded through their growth stages, continuing as shareholders after the company goes public. This filing is a routine disclosure required when an entity's beneficial ownership crosses a certain threshold (typically 5%) and they intend to remain a passive investor.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership, confirming a major venture capital firm's continued stake in the company post-IPO.

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Keywords

Beneficial Ownership, Schedule 13G, Circle Internet Group, Accel, Class A Common Stock, Investment Funds, SEC Filing, Public Offering