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Winklevoss group boosts control of Gemini Space (NASDAQ: GEMI) with $100M Bitcoin-funded share purchase

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SCHEDULE 13D

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gemini Space Station, Inc. received a major investment from Winklevoss-affiliated entities, which now report beneficial ownership of 82,269,641 Class A shares (including convertible Class B shares), representing 65.1% of the Class A common stock on an as-converted basis.

On May 14, 2026, Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC bought 7,142,857 Class A shares in a private placement at $14 per share, providing the company with $100 million of proceeds paid in approximately 1,258 Bitcoin. Earlier, at the IPO, large amounts of debt and equity interests were exchanged for 75,085,013 Class B shares.

The filing also describes a registration rights agreement and an amendment giving Winklevoss Capital Fund’s shares demand, piggyback and shelf registration rights and lowering the minimum anticipated proceeds for a Form S-3 demand registration from $75.0 million to $50.0 million.

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Winklevoss entities now control a majority stake and added $100M via a Bitcoin-funded private placement.

The reporting group, including Winklevoss Capital entities and Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, beneficially owns 82,269,641 Class A shares on an as-converted basis, or 65.1% of the class. This reflects a combination of IPO-related exchanges of debt and equity interests into Class B shares and subsequent transactions.

The May 14, 2026 private placement added 7,142,857 Class A shares at $14 per share, delivering $100 million in proceeds to the company, paid with roughly 1,258 Bitcoin. This strengthens the balance sheet but also increases the reporting group’s influence, as Tyler and Cameron hold senior executive and board roles.

The registration rights agreement and its amendment make these holdings eligible for demand, piggyback, and shelf registrations once thresholds such as the reduced $50.0 million Form S-3 minimum are met. Actual market impact will depend on whether and when these registration rights are exercised and any subsequent share sales.

Beneficial ownership 82,269,641 Class A shares (as-converted) Reported beneficial ownership by Winklevoss group as of Schedule 13D
Ownership percentage 65.1% of Class A common stock Percent of class represented by 82,269,641 shares
Private placement shares 7,142,857 Class A shares Issued to Winklevoss Capital Fund on May 14, 2026
Private placement price $14 per share Price for Class A shares in May 14, 2026 private placement
Private placement proceeds $100 million Aggregate proceeds to Gemini Space Station, paid in approximately 1,258 Bitcoin
Convertible Class B holdings 75,126,784 Class B shares Held by WCF, exchangeable one-for-one into Class A shares
Class A shares outstanding 44,163,149 Class A shares Outstanding as of May 8, 2026 per Form 10-Q
Form S-3 demand threshold $50.0 million Reduced minimum anticipated aggregate proceeds after registration rights amendment
beneficially own financial
"As of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 82,269,641 Class A Shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Class B Shares financial
"75,126,784 Class B Shares held by WCF that may be exchanged at any time"
Class B shares are one type of a company’s stock that carries a specific set of rights — often different voting power or dividend rules compared with other classes. For investors, that affects influence over company decisions and potential income: owning Class B might mean fewer or more votes per share or different claim on profits, like having a different seat at a decision table or a different slice of the payout pie.
Private Placement financial
"for aggregate proceeds to the Issuer of $100 million (the "Private Placement")"
A private placement is a way for companies to raise money by selling securities directly to a small group of investors instead of through a public offering. This process is often quicker and less regulated, making it similar to offering a special, exclusive investment opportunity to select individuals or institutions. For investors, it can provide access to unique investment options that are not available on public markets.
Registration Rights Agreement regulatory
"entered into a registration rights agreement (the "Existing Registration Rights Agreement")"
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.
Registrable Securities regulatory
"provides that the Class A Shares are "Registrable Securities" under the Existing Registration Rights Agreement"
Form S-3 demand registration regulatory
"required to trigger a Form S-3 demand registration from $75.0 million to $50.0 million"





36866J105

(CUSIP Number)
Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC
301 N Market Street, Suite 1463,
Wilmington, DE, 19801
646-751-4444

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/14/2026

(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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Winklevoss Capital Fund, LLC
Signature:/s/ Cameron H. Winklevoss
Name/Title:By Winklevoss Capital Management, LLC, Its Manager, By Cameron H. Winklevoss, Manager
Date:05/18/2026
Winklevoss Capital Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Cameron H. Winklevoss
Name/Title:By Cameron H. Winklevoss, Manager
Date:05/18/2026
Tyler Howard Winklevoss
Signature:/s/ Tyler H. Winklevoss
Name/Title:Tyler H. Winklevoss
Date:05/18/2026
Cameron Howard Winklevoss
Signature:/s/ Cameron H. Winklevoss
Name/Title:Cameron H. Winklevoss
Date:05/18/2026

FAQ

How much of Gemini Space Station (GEMI) do Winklevoss entities own?

The Winklevoss reporting group beneficially owns 82,269,641 Class A shares on an as-converted basis, representing 65.1% of the Class A common stock. This includes Class B shares held by Winklevoss Capital Fund that can be exchanged one-for-one into Class A shares.

What were the terms of the May 14, 2026 private placement with GEMI?

On May 14, 2026, Gemini Space Station sold 7,142,857 Class A shares to Winklevoss Capital Fund at $14 per share, for total proceeds of $100 million. Payment was made in-kind using approximately 1,258 Bitcoin under a securities purchase agreement.

How did Winklevoss entities initially acquire their large stake in Gemini Space Station (GEMI)?

Immediately before the IPO on September 15, 2025, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss received 75,085,013 Class B shares in exchange for interests in Gemini Space Station, LLC and conversion of about $695.6 million in combined notes and term loans owed to Winklevoss Capital Fund.

What is the relationship between Class A and Class B shares of GEMI in this filing?

The filing states that Winklevoss Capital Fund holds 75,126,784 Class B shares, which may be exchanged at any time, at the holder’s option, for newly issued Class A shares on a one-to-one basis. These potential exchanges are included in the reported beneficial ownership.

What registration rights do Winklevoss holders have for their GEMI shares?

Holders, including the Winklevoss entities, are party to a Registration Rights Agreement granting demand, piggyback and shelf registration rights. An amendment makes the new Class A shares “Registrable Securities” and lowers the Form S-3 demand threshold from $75.0 million to $50.0 million in anticipated proceeds.

What roles do Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss hold at Gemini Space Station (GEMI)?

Tyler Winklevoss is described as Chief Executive Officer and director of Gemini Space Station, while Cameron Winklevoss serves as President and director. Combined with their beneficial ownership, these roles give them significant influence over the company’s corporate activities.