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HS Investments IV Discloses 28.6M Webull Shares (BULLZ) in Schedule 13G

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HS Investments IV Limited, together with affiliated Guernsey entities, reported beneficial ownership in Webull Class A ordinary shares representing specific single-entity and aggregate stakes. The filing shows HS Investments IV Limited holds 28,592,200 shares (7.12% of the class) in nominee form, comprised of 21,444,146 shares for HS Investments IV C L.P., 6,227,397 shares for Hedosophia Partners IV L.P., and 920,657 shares for Hedosophia Long Term Capital II L.P. HS Investments IV C L.P. reports 21,444,146 shares (5.34%), and Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited reports 27,671,543 shares (6.89%). All reporting persons indicate zero sole voting or dispositive power and record shared voting and dispositive power for the stated amounts. The filing discloses that Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited manages the affected partnerships and that the GP's board members disclaim beneficial ownership of portfolio securities.

Positive

  • Material disclosure of ownership above 5%: Multiple reporting persons disclose holdings exceeding the 5% threshold required for Schedule 13G reporting.
  • Transparent nominee breakdown: HS Investments IV Limited provides a clear breakdown of nominee-held shares by underlying partnership.

Negative

  • No sole voting or dispositive power: Each reporting person reports 0 shares of sole voting or dispositive power, indicating no unilateral control.
  • Concentration without control: Although holdings are material (up to 7.12%), the filing shows shared rather than sole authority over voting and disposition of the shares.

Insights

TL;DR: Hedosophia-related entities disclose a passive but material stake in Webull, reported via nominee holdings and shared voting power.

The Schedule 13G shows multiple Hedosophia-affiliated reporting persons holding single-entity positions above the 5% threshold and an aggregate nominee position of 28.6 million shares, representing 7.12% of the outstanding Class A shares based on the filer’s denominator. The structure uses nominee accounts and shared voting/dispositive power rather than sole control, and the GP asserts managerial control while individual directors disclaim beneficial ownership. For investors, this is a material ownership disclosure indicating meaningful institutional exposure without a claim of unilateral control.

TL;DR: Ownership is concentrated in affiliated funds with nominee reporting and shared authority; governance control is disclaimed by individual directors.

The filing clarifies that holdings are maintained in nominee form across related partnerships and managed by Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited. Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported for all stated shares, and the GP’s board members explicitly disclaim beneficial ownership because decisions require a board majority. This disclosure is consistent with passive investor reporting and clarifies governance lines: managerial control resides with the GP entity, not individual directors.






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)






SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: HS Investments IV Limited holds the Webull Class A Ordinary Shares (the "Shares") reported herein in nominee form, of which: (i) 21,444,146 Shares are held in nominee form for the benefit of HS Investments IV C L.P., (ii) 6,227,397 Shares are held in nominee form for the benefit of Hedosophia Partners IV L.P., and (iii) 920,657 Shares are held in nominee form for the benefit of Hedosophia Long Term Capital II L.P. Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited manages and directly controls HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P, each as general partner, thus Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited may be deemed to have sole power to vote and dispose of these shares held by HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P. The board of directors of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited comprises Rob King, Fred Hervouet and Simon Williams. Because voting and investment decisions regarding Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities are made by its board of directors comprised of at least three individuals and a voting or investment decision requires the approval of a majority of those individuals, none of the individuals is deemed a beneficial owner of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, and each of them disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. The percentage reported in Row 11 above are calculated using a denominator of 401,758,855 Shares outstanding, based on information publicly filed by the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: HS Investments IV Limited holds the 21,444,146 Shares in nominee form for the benefit of HS Investments IV C L.P. Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited manages and directly controls HS Investments IV C L.P. as general partner, thus Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited may be deemed to have sole power to vote and dispose of these shares held by HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P. The board of directors of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited comprises Rob King, Fred Hervouet and Simon Williams. Because voting and investment decisions regarding Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities are made by its board of directors comprised of at least three individuals and a voting or investment decision requires the approval of a majority of those individuals, none of the individuals is deemed a beneficial owner of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, and each of them disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. The percentage reported in Row 11 above are calculated using a denominator of 401,758,855 Shares outstanding, based on information publicly filed by the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: HS Investments IV Limited holds the Shares reported herein in nominee form, of which: (i) 21,444,146 Shares are held in nominee form for the benefit of HS Investments IV C L.P. and (ii) 6,227,397 Shares are held in nominee form for the benefit of Hedosophia Partners IV L.P. Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited manages and directly controls HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P, each as general partner, thus Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited may be deemed to have sole power to vote and dispose of these shares held by HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P. The board of directors of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited comprises Rob King, Fred Hervouet and Simon Williams. Because voting and investment decisions regarding Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities are made by its board of directors comprised of at least three individuals and a voting or investment decision requires the approval of a majority of those individuals, none of the individuals is deemed a beneficial owner of Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited's portfolio securities for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, and each of them disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. The percentage reported in Row 11 above are calculated using a denominator of 401,758,855 Shares outstanding, based on information publicly filed by the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13G



HS Investments IV Limited
Signature:/s/ Simon Williams
Name/Title:Simon Williams, Director
Date:08/12/2025
HS Investments IV C L.P.
Signature:/s/ Simon Williams
Name/Title:Simon Williams, Director
Date:08/12/2025
Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited
Signature:/s/ Simon Williams
Name/Title:Simon Williams, Director
Date:08/12/2025

Comments accompanying signature: HEDOSOPHIA PARTNERS IV GP LIMITED, AS GENERAL PARTNER OF HS INVESTMENTS IV C L.P.
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 1: Joint Filing Agreement

FAQ

Do the reporting persons have sole voting or dispositive power over the shares?

No. Each reporting person lists 0 shares of sole voting power and 0 shares of sole dispositive power; the reported shares are recorded with shared voting and dispositive power.

How are the HS Investments IV Limited holdings allocated among underlying funds?

HS Investments IV Limited reports nominee holdings of 21,444,146 shares for HS Investments IV C L.P., 6,227,397 shares for Hedosophia Partners IV L.P., and 920,657 shares for Hedosophia Long Term Capital II L.P.

Who manages the partnerships that hold the shares?

The filing states that Hedosophia Partners IV GP Limited manages and directly controls HS Investments IV C L.P. and Hedosophia Partners IV L.P., and its board members are identified in the filing.

What denominator was used to calculate the ownership percentages?

Percentages in the filing are calculated using a denominator of 401,758,855 shares outstanding, per the information disclosed.