SCHEDULE 13G/A: Institutional Venture Partners and Managing Directors Disclose Significant Stake in ZipRecruiter, Inc.

Institutional Venture Partners and its managing directors have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing their collective beneficial ownership of up to 14.5% of ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

• Institutional Venture Partners XIV, L.P. (IVP XIV) beneficially owns 3,809,348 shares, representing 4.8% of ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock.
• Institutional Venture Management XIV, LLC (IVM XIV) beneficially owns 3,819,807 shares, representing 4.8% of the Class A Common Stock.
• Institutional Venture Partners XV, L.P. (IVP XV) beneficially owns 7,554,506 shares, representing 9.5% of the Class A Common Stock.
• Institutional Venture Partners XV Executive Fund, L.P. (IVP XV EF) beneficially owns 40,157 shares, representing 0.1% of the Class A Common Stock.
• Institutional Venture Management XV, LLC (IVM XV) beneficially owns 7,598,910 shares, representing 9.5% of the Class A Common Stock.
• Todd C. Chaffee beneficially owns 11,418,717 shares, representing 14.3% of the Class A Common Stock, primarily through shared voting and dispositive power.
• Norman A. Fogelsong beneficially owns 11,581,831 shares, representing 14.5% of the Class A Common Stock, including 163,114 shares with sole power and 11,418,717 shares with shared power.
• Stephen J. Harrick beneficially owns 11,581,831 shares, representing 14.5% of the Class A Common Stock, including 163,114 shares with sole power and 11,418,717 shares with shared power.
• J. Sanford Miller beneficially owns 11,424,528 shares, representing 14.3% of the Class A Common Stock, including 5,811 shares with sole power and 11,418,717 shares with shared power.
• Dennis B. Phelps beneficially owns 11,581,831 shares, representing 14.5% of the Class A Common Stock, including 163,114 shares with sole power and 11,418,717 shares with shared power.
• Eric Liaw beneficially owns 7,612,592 shares, representing 9.5% of the Class A Common Stock, including 13,682 shares with sole power and 7,598,910 shares with shared power.
• Somesh Dash beneficially owns 7,612,592 shares, representing 9.5% of the Class A Common Stock, including 13,682 shares with sole power and 7,598,910 shares with shared power.
• Jules A. Maltz beneficially owns 11,473,086 shares, representing 14.4% of the Class A Common Stock, including 54,369 shares with sole power and 11,418,717 shares with shared power.
• The percentages are based on 79,873,424 shares of ZipRecruiter's Class A Common Stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2025.
• The reporting persons explicitly disclaim status as a 'group' for the purposes of this Schedule 13G filing.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing no positive or negative operational or financial news, thus maintaining a neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of significant beneficial ownership by an investment firm and its managing directors in a publicly traded company. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning beyond the fact that Institutional Venture Partners maintains a substantial investment in ZipRecruiter, Inc., an online employment marketplace.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional and individual ownership stakes, which can influence market perception and potential future actions by these large holders.

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Keywords

ZipRecruiter, Institutional Venture Partners, IVP, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, SEC Filing, Investment Firm, Venture Capital, Shareholder Disclosure