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RA Capital (CLYM) details 33% Climb Bio stake and new board designee

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RA Capital Management and affiliates updated their ownership disclosure in Climb Bio, Inc., reporting a sizable stake and a board change. The reporting group beneficially owns 23,249,186 shares of common stock, representing 33.0% of the company, including shares underlying pre-funded warrants and stock options exercisable within 60 days.

The filing explains that RA Capital advises multiple funds and accounts that hold Climb Bio securities and has delegated voting and investment power over those positions. A "Beneficial Ownership Blocker" in the pre-funded warrants limits exercises so the group cannot exceed 33.0% ownership. The amendment also notes that on June 29, 2026, RA Capital analyst Dr. Breanna Celebi was appointed to Climb Bio’s board of directors as RA Capital’s designee, replacing Dr. Andrew Levin, who resigned the same day. Additionally, on July 2, 2026, Sera Medicines made a pro rata in-kind distribution of 2,479,872 Climb Bio shares to its members, with RA Capital funds receiving portions of those shares.

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Beneficial ownership 23,249,186 shares Shares of Climb Bio common stock beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 33.0% Percent of Climb Bio common stock class represented by 23,249,186 shares
Fund ownership 16,934,205 shares Shares beneficially owned by RA Capital Healthcare Fund, 24.1% of class
Nexus Fund III ownership 3,671,766 shares Shares beneficially owned by RA Capital Nexus Fund III, 6.4% of class
Shares outstanding 57,263,023 shares Climb Bio common stock outstanding as of May 14, 2026
Pre-funded warrants 22,546,000 shares Shares of common stock underlying pre-funded warrants held by the Fund
In-kind distribution 2,479,872 shares Climb Bio shares distributed in kind by Sera Medicines to its members
Option grant size 70,284 shares at $13.36 Total shares under Dr. Celebi’s stock option, vesting monthly from June 29, 2026
Beneficial Ownership Blocker financial
"The Pre-Funded Warrants contain a provision (the "Beneficial Ownership Blocker") which precludes exercise..."
A beneficial ownership blocker is a legal or structural device that prevents a shareholder from being treated as the ultimate owner of enough shares to trigger control, reporting, or voting thresholds. Think of it like a speed bump that stops an investor from reaching a stake size that would force corporate disclosure or change control rights. Investors care because it affects who controls the company, how shares vote, regulatory filings, takeover risk and therefore potential value or liquidity of their holdings.
pre-funded warrants financial
"pre-funded warrants (the "Pre-Funded Warrants") exercisable for up to 22,546,000 shares of common stock..."
Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.
in-kind distribution financial
"Sera made a pro rata in-kind distribution for no additional consideration of 2,479,872 shares of common stock..."
vest stock option financial
"Vest Stock Option (Right to Buy) RA Capital 07/29/2026 1,952..."
Registration Statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"as reported in the Issuer's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on May 29, 2026..."
A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.
Section 13(d) of the Act regulatory
"may be deemed a beneficial owner, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act..."
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FAQ

What ownership stake does RA Capital report in Climb Bio (CLYM)?

RA Capital and related reporting persons beneficially own 23,249,186 shares of Climb Bio common stock, representing 33.0% of the company. This figure includes shares, pre-funded warrants, and options exercisable within 60 days, based on 57,263,023 shares outstanding as of May 14, 2026.

How many Climb Bio shares are outstanding according to this filing for CLYM?

The filing states that Climb Bio had 57,263,023 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 14, 2026. Ownership percentages, including RA Capital’s 33.0% stake, are calculated using this share count and giving effect to certain exercisable pre-funded warrants and stock options.

What is the Beneficial Ownership Blocker affecting RA Capital’s Climb Bio (CLYM) warrants?

Pre-funded warrants held by RA Capital’s fund include a Beneficial Ownership Blocker that prevents exercises if ownership would exceed 33.0% of Climb Bio’s outstanding common stock. As a result, the fund cannot exercise warrants beyond 23,249,186 beneficially owned shares.

Which RA Capital entities hold Climb Bio (CLYM) securities and in what amounts?

Holdings include 3,837,101 shares and pre-funded warrants for up to 22,546,000 shares in the healthcare fund, 1,226,497 shares in Nexus Fund, 483,679 in Nexus Fund II, 3,671,766 in Nexus Fund III, and 841,087 shares in a separately managed account.

What board change at Climb Bio (CLYM) is disclosed for RA Capital?

On June 29, 2026, RA Capital analyst Dr. Breanna Celebi was appointed to Climb Bio’s board of directors as RA Capital’s designee. She replaced Dr. Andrew Levin, who resigned from the board effective the same date, reflecting a change in RA Capital’s board representation.

What in-kind share distribution involving Climb Bio (CLYM) is described?

On July 2, 2026, Sera Medicines, LLC made a pro rata in-kind distribution of 2,479,872 Climb Bio shares to its members. From this, RA Capital’s healthcare fund received 433,672 shares and RA Capital Nexus Fund III received 805,391 shares, for no additional consideration.





28658R106

(CUSIP Number)
Peter Kolchinsky
RA Capital Management, L.P., 200 Berkeley Street, 18th Floor
Boston, MA, 02116
617.778.2500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
07/02/2026

(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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RA Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:By Peter Kolchinsky, Authorized Signatory
Date:07/07/2026
Peter Kolchinsky
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:Peter Kolchinsky
Date:07/07/2026
Rajeev Shah
Signature:/s/ Rajeev Shah
Name/Title:Rajeev Shah
Date:07/07/2026
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:07/07/2026
RA Capital Nexus Fund III, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Peter Kolchinsky
Name/Title:By RA Capital Nexus Fund III GP, LLC, its General Partner, By Peter Kolchinsky, Manager
Date:07/07/2026