Foresite funds boost Alumis (ALMS) stake with open-market buys
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alumis Inc. (ALMS) received a series of insider share purchases by Foresite-affiliated funds and entities whose managing member, James B. Tananbaum, serves as a director of the company. Between 11/17/2025 and 11/19/2025, these reporting persons purchased a combined 507,874 shares of Alumis common stock in open-market transactions at prices ranging from $5.60 to $6.56 per share.
After these transactions, the reporting persons report indirect beneficial ownership of several large blocks of Alumis stock, including 4,247,670 shares held by Foresite Capital Opportunity Fund V, L.P. and 5,584,889 shares held by Foresite Capital Fund VI, L.P., along with additional stakes held by related funds and co-investment vehicles as detailed in the footnotes.
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Insights
Significant affiliated holder increased indirect stake in Alumis through open-market purchases, reinforcing long-term exposure via multiple Foresite investment vehicles.
The filing shows affiliated entities of Foresite, led by James B. Tananbaum, a director and 10% owner, buying Alumis Common Stock in the open market. Between
All reported holdings are marked as indirect (I), with detailed footnotes explaining which Foresite fund or vehicle owns each block and which management entity has voting and dispositive power. The reporting persons explicitly disclaim acting as a group and, except for the direct fund owners, disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their economic interest. This structure means control and economics sit across Opportunity Fund V, Fund V, Fund VI, Labs Co-Invest, Labs Fund I and Labs Affiliates, all linked by overlapping management.
From a monitoring perspective, this Form 4 signals increased exposure rather than reduction, and it confirms that these affiliated vehicles collectively hold several million Alumis shares (for example, 4,247,670, 5,584,889, 1,960,337, and 1,176,470 share blocks). The timing on
FAQ
What did the Form 4 filing report for Alumis Inc. (ALMS)?
The Form 4 reports that Foresite-affiliated funds and entities, whose managing member James B. Tananbaum is a director of Alumis Inc., purchased Alumis common stock in open-market transactions and updated their indirect beneficial ownership positions.
How many Alumis (ALMS) shares were purchased in these insider transactions?
The reported transactions show purchases totaling 507,874 shares of Alumis common stock across several trades on 11/17/2025, 11/18/2025, and 11/19/2025.
At what prices were the Alumis (ALMS) shares bought by the reporting persons?
The purchases of Alumis common stock were made at prices of $5.60, $5.59, $6.19, and $6.56 per share, as listed for each transaction date.
Who are the main reporting entities involved in this Alumis (ALMS) Form 4?
The reporting entities include Foresite Capital Opportunity Fund V, L.P., Foresite Capital Fund VI, L.P., Foresite Capital Fund V, L.P., Labs Co-Invest V, LLC, Foresite Labs Fund I, L.P., and Foresite Labs Affiliates 2021, LLC, along with their respective general partners and management companies.
How many Alumis (ALMS) shares are indirectly owned by key Foresite funds after these transactions?
Following the reported transactions, the filing shows indirect beneficial ownership of 4,247,670 shares by Foresite Capital Opportunity Fund V, L.P. and 5,584,889 shares by Foresite Capital Fund VI, L.P., with additional holdings reported by other related entities.
Do the reporting persons claim group status or full beneficial ownership of all Alumis (ALMS) shares held by the funds?
The reporting persons state that they disclaim the existence of a "group" as defined in Rule 13d-5 and, other than the specific fund or entity that directly holds the shares, they disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
What is James B. Tananbaum’s role in relation to Alumis (ALMS) and the reporting entities?
James B. Tananbaum is identified as a director of Alumis Inc. and serves as managing member or manager of several Foresite-related general partners and management companies that may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the reported Alumis shares.