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BHAV Acquisition (BHAV) sponsor details 20.08% ownership and lockups

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BHAV Partners LLC and Giri Devanur filed an amended beneficial ownership report for BHAV Acquisition Corp, disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,818,333 ordinary shares, representing 20.08% of the issuer’s 14,033,333 ordinary shares outstanding.

The position consists of 2,683,333 Founder Shares, which are automatically convertible into Class A ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis, and 135,000 Class A shares underlying Private Placement Units. Earlier, the sponsor acquired 3,833,333 Founder Shares for $25,000 and later forfeited a total of 1,150,000 Founder Shares.

The sponsor also purchased 135,000 Private Placement Units for $1,350,000, partially funded via reduction of a promissory note. Through a Letter Agreement, the sponsor has waived certain redemption and liquidating distribution rights, agreed to voting commitments in favor of a Business Combination, and accepted transfer restrictions and registration rights tied to its securities.

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Sponsor and CEO report a 20.08% stake with strong lockups and voting commitments.

The filing shows BHAV Partners LLC and Giri Devanur beneficially owning 2,818,333 BHAV Acquisition shares, or 20.08% of 14,033,333 ordinary shares. This reflects post-IPO adjustments, including forfeiture of 1,150,000 Founder Shares after over-allotment expiration.

Founder Shares and Private Placement Units were acquired for an aggregate $1,375,000, with part of the unit purchase funded via reduction of a sponsor promissory note. The structure aligns with typical SPAC sponsor economics, concentrating influence in the sponsor and its managing member.

Lockups, redemption waivers, and a commitment to vote in favor of a Business Combination, plus registration rights after completion, clarify incentives and constraints on sponsor-held equity. Overall, this is administratively significant but not thesis-changing, so the impact is best viewed as neutral.

Beneficial ownership 2,818,333 ordinary shares Shares beneficially owned by BHAV Partners LLC and Giri Devanur
Ownership percentage 20.08% Portion of 14,033,333 BHAV ordinary shares outstanding
Shares outstanding 14,033,333 ordinary shares Total BHAV ordinary shares outstanding as of the report date
Founder Shares held 2,683,333 Founder Shares Founder Shares held by the sponsor after forfeitures
Initial Founder Shares 3,833,333 Founder Shares Founder Shares originally acquired for $25,000
Founder Share forfeitures 1,150,000 shares 650,000 forfeited March 18, 2026 and 500,000 forfeited May 3, 2026
Private Placement Units 135,000 units Units purchased by sponsor; each includes one Class A share and a right
Unit purchase price $1,350,000 Aggregate price paid for 135,000 Private Placement Units
Founder Shares financial
"Includes (i) 2,683,333 of the Issuer's ... Class B ordinary shares ... (the "Founder Shares")"
Founder shares are the ownership stakes given to the people who start a company, often with extra voting power or protections compared with ordinary shares. For investors, they matter because founders’ control and incentives influence decisions about strategy, hiring, and whether the company sells or stays independent — like a family that keeps majority voting rights in a household decision. High founder ownership can mean stable leadership but also a risk that outside shareholders have less influence.
Private Placement Units financial
"135,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying private placement units (the "Private Placement Units")"
Private Placement Rights financial
"one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share ... (the "Private Placement Rights")"
Business Combination financial
"at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination (the "Business Combination")"
A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.
Registration Rights Agreement financial
"the Issuer entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with the Sponsor"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
Combination Period financial
"if the Issuer does not complete the Business Combination within 15 months ... (the "Combination Period")"





G1R59W101

(CUSIP Number)
Giri Devanur
Chief Executive Officer, 255 Old New Brunswick Rd., Suite N210
Piscataway, NJ, 08854
(732) 612-9552

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/03/2026

(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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Includes (i) 2,683,333 of the Issuer's (as defined below) Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Founder Shares"), which reflects the automatic forfeiture of 500,000 Founder Shares on May 3, 2026, following the expiration of the underwriters' over-allotment option, which Founder Shares are automatically convertible into the Issuer's Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value per share (the "Class A ordinary shares"), at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment pursuant to certain anti-dilution rights, and (ii) 135,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying private placement units (the "Private Placement Units"), each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share of the Issuer and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share of the Issuer (the "Private Placement Rights"), acquired pursuant to a Private Placement Unit Subscription Agreement by and between BHAV Partners LLC and the Issuer, as more fully described under the heading "Description of Securities--Private Placement Units" and "Description of Securities--Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares underlying the Private Placement Units" in the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 293399) (as amended, the "Registration Statement"). Excludes 33,750 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of the Private Placement Rights.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Includes (i) 2,683,333 Founder Shares, which reflects the automatic forfeiture of 500,000 Founder Shares on May 3, 2026, following the expiration of the underwriters' over-allotment option, which Founder Shares are automatically convertible into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination or earlier at the option of the holder, on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustment pursuant to certain anti-dilution rights, and (ii) 135,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying the Private Placement Units, each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share of the Issuer and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4) of one Class A ordinary share of the Issuer, acquired pursuant to a Private Placement Unit Subscription Agreement by and between BHAV Partners LLC and the Issuer, as more fully described under the heading "Description of Securities--Private Placement Units" and "Description of Securities--Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares underlying the Private Placement Units" in the Registration Statement. Excludes 33,750 Class A ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of the Private Placement Rights.


SCHEDULE 13D


BHAV Partners LLC
Signature:/s/ Giri Devanur
Name/Title:Giri Devanur/Managing Member
Date:05/05/2026
Giri Devanur
Signature:/s/ Giri Devanur
Name/Title:Giri Devanur
Date:05/05/2026

FAQ

How many BHAV Acquisition Corp (BHAV) shares do BHAV Partners LLC and Giri Devanur own?

BHAV Partners LLC and Giri Devanur beneficially own 2,818,333 ordinary shares of BHAV Acquisition Corp. This stake represents 20.08% of the issuer’s 14,033,333 ordinary shares outstanding, combining Founder Shares and Class A shares underlying Private Placement Units.

What securities make up the 20.08% BHAV stake reported in this Schedule 13D/A?

The 20.08% BHAV stake consists of 2,683,333 Founder Shares and 135,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying Private Placement Units. The Founder Shares automatically convert into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis in connection with the Business Combination.

What prices did the sponsor pay for BHAV Acquisition (BHAV) Founder Shares and Private Placement Units?

The sponsor paid $25,000 in total for 3,833,333 Founder Shares, or about $0.0065 per share, and $1,350,000 for 135,000 Private Placement Units. Part of the unit purchase price reduced a sponsor promissory note.

What redemption and voting commitments has the BHAV sponsor agreed to?

Under a Letter Agreement, the sponsor waived redemption and liquidating distribution rights on Founder Shares and Private Placement Units and agreed to vote its Founder Shares, Placement Units, and certain purchased public shares in favor of the Business Combination, subject to specified limitations.

What lockup restrictions apply to BHAV Acquisition (BHAV) Founder Shares and Placement Units?

The sponsor agreed not to transfer Founder Shares until six months after the Business Combination or earlier upon meeting a $12.00 share price test or certain transactions. Private Placement Units and their underlying securities are restricted from transfer for 30 days after the Business Combination.

What registration rights does the BHAV sponsor have for its securities?

Through a Registration Rights Agreement, the sponsor can make up to three demand underwritten offerings for Founder Shares, Placement Units, and related Class A shares, plus piggy-back rights. The issuer agreed to file a registration statement within 30 business days after the Business Combination.