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Venrock entities report 16.38M shares in Erasca (NASDAQ: ERAS) amendment

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Erasca, Inc. group files an amendment reporting beneficial ownership positions as of March 31, 2026. The Reporting Persons — a Venrock healthcare group and two named individuals — indicate beneficial ownership of 16,382,812 shares, representing 5.3% of Erasca's common stock based on 310,806,888 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026. The filing breaks the position into 2,676,745 shares held by VHCP III, 267,632 shares held by VHCP Co-Investment III, and 13,438,435 shares held by VHCP EG. The report states shared voting and dispositive power for these holdings and incorporates related cover-page figures by reference.

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Insights

Venrock group reports a 5.3% stake in Erasca with shared voting/dispositive power.

Context: The filing lists aggregate beneficial ownership of 16,382,812 shares as of March 31, 2026, computed against 310,806,888 shares outstanding reported in the issuer's Form 10-Q.

Implications: The position is presented as shared power across multiple Venrock entities and two named individuals. Future disclosures or transactions by these holders could affect public float; timing and cash-flow treatment are not stated in the provided excerpt.

Aggregate shares beneficially owned 16,382,812 shares Reported as of March 31, 2026
Percent of class 5.3% Based on 310,806,888 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026
Shares outstanding 310,806,888 shares As reported in issuer's Form 10-Q filed May 11, 2026 (as of March 31, 2026)
VHCP EG holdings 13,438,435 shares Held by Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners EG, L.P. as of March 31, 2026
VHCP III holdings 2,676,745 shares Held by Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners III, L.P. as of March 31, 2026
VHCP Co-Investment III holdings 267,632 shares Held by VHCP Co-Investment Holdings III, LLC as of March 31, 2026
SCHEDULE 13G/A regulatory
"Amendment No. 1 ) Erasca, Inc. Common Stock..."
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page"
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.
shared dispositive power regulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 16,382,812.00"
cover-page incorporation by reference regulatory
"Row 9 of each Reporting Person's cover page to this /A sets forth"





29479A108

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(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)
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SCHEDULE 13G



Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners III, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By VHCP Management III, LLC, its General Partner, By Sherman G. Souther, Authorized Signatory
Date:05/15/2026
VHCP Co-Investment Holdings III, LLC
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By VHCP Management III, LLC, its Manager, By Sherman G. Souther, Authorized Signatory
Date:05/15/2026
Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners EG, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By VHCP Management EG, LLC, its General Partner, By Sherman G. Souther, Authorized Signatory
Date:05/15/2026
VHCP Management III, LLC
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By Sherman G. Souther, Authorized Signatory
Date:05/15/2026
VHCP Management EG, LLC
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By Sherman G. Souther, Authorized Signatory
Date:05/15/2026
Nimish Shah
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By Sherman G. Souther, Attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Bong Y. Koh
Signature:/s/ Sherman G. Souther
Name/Title:By Sherman G. Souther, Attorney-in-fact
Date:05/15/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24.1 Power of Attorney for Bong Koh, dated May 20, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit C to Schedule 13G filed on May 31, 2024). Exhibit 24.2 Power of Attorney for Nimish Shah, dated May 20, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to Schedule 13G filed on May 31, 2024). Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Schedule 13G filed on May 31, 2024).

FAQ

What stake does Venrock report in Erasca (ERAS)?

They report beneficial ownership of 16,382,812 shares representing 5.3%. This percentage is based on 310,806,888 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026, per the issuer's Form 10-Q.

Which Venrock entities hold Erasca shares in this filing?

Holdings are split among VHCP III, VHCP Co-Investment III, and VHCP EG. The filing lists 2,676,745, 267,632, and 13,438,435 shares respectively as of March 31, 2026.

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

No; the filing reports 0 sole voting power and indicates shared voting and dispositive power over the 16,382,812 shares disclosed as of March 31, 2026.

What date and share count are used to calculate the percentage ownership?

The percentage uses 310,806,888 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026, which the filing cites from the issuer's Form 10-Q filed on May 11, 2026.

Are Nimish Shah and Bong Koh direct holders or managers in the filing?

They are disclosed as the voting members of VHCP Management III and VHCP Management EG and are listed among the Reporting Persons; holdings are reported through the Venrock entities.