Vivek Ramaswamy holds 6.6% of Strive Class A

Strive, Inc. (ASST) received an Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D from Vivek Ramaswamy and Virtuous Industries LLC updating their ownership in Strive’s Class A Common Stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Strive, Inc. (ASST) received an Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D from Vivek Ramaswamy and Virtuous Industries LLC updating their ownership in Strive’s Class A Common Stock. Ramaswamy reports beneficial ownership of 5,693,897 Class A shares on an as-converted basis, representing 6.6% of the Class A Common Stock. Virtuous Industries LLC reports 106,245 shares, representing 0.1% of the class, also assuming conversion of Class B into Class A shares. The amendment states that the update is due to Strive’s ongoing issuance of additional Class A shares under its at-the-market equity offering program and notes that the reporting persons have not effected transactions in the Class A stock during the 60 days preceding the event date.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned by Vivek Ramaswamy: 5,693,897 shares of Class A Common Stock Ownership percentage of class by Vivek Ramaswamy: 6.6% Shares beneficially owned by Virtuous Industries LLC: 106,245 shares of Class A Common Stock +2 more

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Shares beneficially owned by Vivek Ramaswamy 5,693,897 shares of Class A Common Stock Assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock

Ownership percentage of class by Vivek Ramaswamy 6.6% Percent of Strive, Inc. Class A Common Stock represented by shares beneficially owned

Shares beneficially owned by Virtuous Industries LLC 106,245 shares of Class A Common Stock Assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock

Ownership percentage of class by Virtuous Industries LLC 0.1% Percent of Strive, Inc. Class A Common Stock represented by shares beneficially owned

Date of event requiring filing 08/24/2026 Date of event which triggered the Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 2

Key Terms

beneficially owned, at-the-market equity offering program, Schedule 13D, Class B Common Stock

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beneficially owned financial

"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 5,693,897.00"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

at-the-market equity offering program financial

"as a result of the Issuer's ongoing issuance of additional shares of Class A Common Stock by the Issuer pursuant to the Issuer's at-the-market equity offering program"

A program that lets a company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market at whatever the current trading price is, usually through a broker, and do so gradually over time instead of all at once. Investors care because it can dilute existing ownership and put steady selling pressure on the stock price, while giving the company a flexible, on-demand way to raise cash — like adding small amounts of water to a pool rather than dumping in a bucket.

Schedule 13D regulatory

"If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition"

A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

Class B Common Stock financial

"Assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock (as defined below) into Class A Common Stock."

A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.

FAQ

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What percentage of Strive, Inc. (ASST) does Vivek Ramaswamy report owning in this Schedule 13D/A?

Vivek Ramaswamy reports beneficial ownership of 5,693,897 Class A shares of Strive, Inc., representing 6.6% of the Class A Common Stock, assuming conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.

How many Strive, Inc. (ASST) shares does Virtuous Industries LLC report in this amendment?

Virtuous Industries LLC reports beneficial ownership of 106,245 shares of Strive, Inc. Class A Common Stock, representing 0.1% of the class, assuming conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.

Why was this Schedule 13D/A Amendment No. 2 filed for Strive, Inc. (ASST)?

The amendment was filed to update the percentage of class information for the reporting persons as a result of Strive, Inc.’s ongoing issuance of additional Class A Common Stock under its at-the-market equity offering program.

Did Vivek Ramaswamy or Virtuous Industries LLC trade Strive, Inc. (ASST) stock in the last 60 days?

The reporting persons state that, except as otherwise described in the statement, they have not effected any transactions in Strive, Inc. Class A Common Stock during the 60 days preceding the date of the filing.

What class of securities of Strive, Inc. (ASST) is covered by this Schedule 13D/A?

The filing relates to Strive, Inc.’s Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value. The reported beneficial ownership figures assume conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.

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Available on EDGAR 08/26/2026 - 05:14 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/26/2026 - 05:13 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Strive, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

862945300

(CUSIP Number)

Vivek Ramaswamy
C/O Steve Roberts, 611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 353
Washington, DC, 20003
202-417-3529

Derek Dostal
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY, 10017
212-450-4000

Evan Rosen
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY, 10017
212-450-4000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

08/24/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 862945300

1

Name of reporting person

Vivek Ramaswamy

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 5,693,897.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 5,693,897.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

5,693,897.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

6.6 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

Assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock (as defined below) into Class A Common Stock. See Item 5 below.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 862945300

1

Name of reporting person

Virtuous Industries LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 106,245.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 106,245.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

106,245.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.1 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

Assumes conversion of Class B Common Stock (as defined below) into Class A Common Stock. See Item 5 below.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value
(b)	Name of Issuer: Strive, Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, TEXAS , 75201.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 2 (this "Amendment") amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on May 11, 2026 (the "Original Schedule 13D" and, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 to the Original Schedule 13D filed on June 1, 2026 ("Amendment No. 1") and this Amendment, the "Schedule 13D"). This Amendment is being filed to reflect the updated percentage of class of securities information of the Reporting Persons as a result of the Issuer's ongoing issuance of additional shares of Class A Common Stock by the Issuer pursuant to the Issuer's at-the-market equity offering program. Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment does not modify any of the information previously reported on the Original Schedule 13D. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the same meanings ascribed thereto in the Original Schedule 13D. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning the other Reporting Persons, except as otherwise provided in Rule 13d-1(k).
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	(a) Item 5(a) to the Original Schedule 13D is amended and restated in its entirety as follows: See Items 7-13 of the cover pages to this Amendment and Item 2 of the Schedule 13D (as amended by this Amendment).
(b)	(b) Item 5(b) to the Original Schedule 13D is amended and restated in its entirety as follows: See Items 7-13 of the cover pages to this Amendment and Item 2 of the Schedule 13D (as amended by this Amendment).
(c)	(c) Except as otherwise described in this Schedule 13D, the Reporting Persons have not effected any transactions in the Class A Common Stock during the 60 days preceding the date of this Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vivek Ramaswamy

Signature:	/s/ Vivek Ramaswamy
Name/Title:	Vivek Ramaswamy
Date:	08/26/2026

Virtuous Industries LLC

Signature:	/s/ Vivek Ramaswamy
Name/Title:	Vivek Ramaswamy
Date:	08/26/2026