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Ownership Report - September 4, 2025
Khosla Ventures distributes 8M RKLB shares pro rata; group holds 9%.
Brief
This Schedule 13D Amendment No. 7 discloses pro rata distributions of 8 million RKLB shares by Khosla Ventures V, L.P. from July 23 to September 2, 2025, triggering the filing. The Khosla group beneficially owns 43,433,056 shares (9.0%), primarily via VK Services, LLC. Investors should note the passive investment stance with registration rights intact.
Detailed Brief
Khosla Ventures entities and Vinod Khosla, early investors since 2013, report beneficial ownership of Rocket Lab common stock post-SPAC merger in 2021 and recent holding company reorg in May 2025. Amendment No. 7 updates due to KV V's in-kind distributions of 8M shares (1M each on six dates) to partners, with VK Services receiving 1,962,598 shares, now directly holding 32,109,439 shares. KV V retains 11.3M shares (2.3%); other seed funds hold 0. Aggregate group ownership is 43.4M shares (9.0% of 482.4M outstanding). Purpose remains investment-only, with rights to discuss strategy or sell via 2021 registration rights agreement allowing underwritten offerings over $50M.
Key Telemetry
- • Khosla group beneficially owns 43,433,056 RKLB shares (9.0%).
- • KV V distributed 8M shares pro rata for no consideration (Jul 23-Sep 2, 2025).
- • VK Services directly holds 32,109,439 shares post-distributions.
- • No plans for business changes; passive investment intent.
- • Holds registration rights for future underwritten sales >$50M.
Risk Signals
Impact Vector
For RKLB investors, Khosla's steady 9% stake signals ongoing VC support, but recent 8M share distributions to LPs may provide liquidity and precede potential secondary sales via registration rights, mildly pressuring share price short-term. No activist agenda reduces governance risk. Monitor future 13D amendments, Form 4s from LPs, or shelf registrations for selling activity; strategically affirms early backer alignment with growth.