RA Capital Management, L.P. and affiliated entities reported a passive ownership position in BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as of June 30, 2026. RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. directly holds 15,827,186 shares of BioCryst common stock, representing 6.2% of the outstanding shares based on 255,265,000 shares outstanding.
The Fund has delegated to RA Capital the sole power to vote and dispose of these shares, resulting in shared voting and dispositive power over 15,827,186 shares and no sole power. RA Capital, Peter Kolchinsky, and Rajeev Shah may be deemed beneficial owners for Section 13(d) purposes but each disclaims beneficial ownership except for determining reporting obligations.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:15,827,186 sharesPercent of class owned:6.2%Shares outstanding:255,265,000 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned15,827,186 sharesBioCryst common stock held by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. as of June 30, 2026
Percent of class owned6.2%Beneficial ownership percentage of BioCryst common stock reported by each reporting person
Shares outstanding255,265,000 sharesBioCryst common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026, per Form 10-Q
Shared voting power15,827,186 sharesShares over which the reporting persons have shared power to vote or direct the vote
Shared dispositive power15,827,186 sharesShares over which the reporting persons have shared power to dispose or direct disposition
"may be deemed a beneficial owner, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"for purposes of this /A."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 15,827,186.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
dispositive powerfinancial
"shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Section 13(d) of the Actregulatory
"for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, of any securities"
FAQ
What percentage of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) does RA Capital report owning?
RA Capital and affiliated entities report 6.2% beneficial ownership of BioCryst common stock. This percentage is based on 255,265,000 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026, as disclosed in BioCryst’s Form 10-Q filed on August 5, 2026.
How many BioCryst (BCRX) shares are held by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.?
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. directly holds 15,827,186 BioCryst common shares. RA Capital serves as investment adviser to the Fund and has delegated authority to vote and dispose of these securities under the arrangements described in the ownership disclosure.
Who are the reporting persons in this BioCryst (BCRX) Schedule 13G/A?
The reporting persons are RA Capital Management, L.P., RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P., Peter Kolchinsky, and Rajeev Shah. They collectively report beneficial ownership for Section 13(d) purposes while expressly disclaiming status as a group in this amended filing.
What voting and dispositive power does RA Capital report over BioCryst (BCRX) shares?
The reporting persons state 0 sole voting power and 15,827,186 shared voting power, with 0 sole dispositive power and 15,827,186 shared dispositive power. RA Capital exercises these powers pursuant to delegated authority from RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
On what date is RA Capital’s BioCryst (BCRX) ownership information stated?
The ownership information is stated as of June 30, 2026. The percentage ownership is calculated using the 255,265,000 shares outstanding on that date, as reported in BioCryst’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2026.
Do RA Capital and its principals fully acknowledge beneficial ownership of their BioCryst (BCRX) stake?
RA Capital, Peter Kolchinsky, and Rajeev Shah may be deemed beneficial owners under Section 13(d) but each disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported BioCryst shares except for determining their obligations to file this ownership report.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
09058V103
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09058V103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
RA Capital Management, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,827,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,827,186.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,827,186.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09058V103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Peter Kolchinsky
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,827,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,827,186.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,827,186.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09058V103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Rajeev Shah
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,827,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,827,186.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,827,186.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09058V103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,827,186.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,827,186.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,827,186.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
4505 Emperor Blvd., Suite 200, Durham, NC, 27703.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The names of the persons filing this report (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") are:
RA Capital Management, L.P. ("RA Capital")
Peter Kolchinsky ("Dr. Kolchinsky")
Rajeev Shah ("Mr. Shah")
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P. (the "Fund")
The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for purposes of this Schedule 13G/A.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of each of the Reporting Persons is:
c/o RA Capital Management, L.P., 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor, Boston MA 02116
(c)
Citizenship:
RA Capital and the Fund are Delaware limited partnerships.
Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah are United States citizens.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
09058V103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the aggregate number of shares of common stock of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
The Fund directly holds 15,827,186 shares of the Issuer's common stock.
RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC is the general partner of the Fund. The general partner of RA Capital is RA Capital Management GP, LLC, of which Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah are the controlling persons. RA Capital serves as investment adviser for the Fund and may be deemed a beneficial owner, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, of any securities of the Issuer held by the Fund. The Fund has delegated to RA Capital the sole power to vote and the sole power to dispose of all securities held in the Fund's portfolio, including the shares of the Issuer's common stock reported herein. Because the Fund has divested voting and investment power over the reported securities it holds and may not revoke that delegation on less than 61 days' notice, the Fund disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities it holds for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act. As managers of RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky and Mr. Shah may be deemed beneficial owners, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, of any securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by RA Capital. RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky, and Mr. Shah disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G/A other than for the purpose of determining their obligations under Section 13(d) of the Act, and the filing of this Schedule 13G/A shall not be deemed an admission that either RA Capital, Dr. Kolchinsky, or Mr. Shah is the beneficial owner of such securities for any other purpose.
(b)
Percent of class:
Row 11 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the percentages of the shares of common stock of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference. The percentage set forth in each row 11 is based upon 255,265,000 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 5, 2026.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 5 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
Row 6 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 7 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
Row 8 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this Schedule 13G/A sets forth the shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of securities of the Issuer beneficially owned by such Reporting Person as of June 30, 2026 and is incorporated by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
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.
RA Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
By Peter Kolchinsky, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Peter Kolchinsky
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
Peter Kolchinsky
Date:
08/14/2026
Rajeev Shah
Signature:
/s/ Rajeev Shah
Name/Title:
Rajeev Shah
Date:
08/14/2026
RA Capital Healthcare Fund, L.P.
Signature:
/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:
By RA Capital Healthcare Fund GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Peter Kolchinsky, Manager
Date:
08/14/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Schedule 13G filed on November 12, 2025)