Genius Sports Ltd ownership disclosure: Senvest Management, LLC and Richard Mashaal report beneficial ownership of 12,625,173 shares of Genius Sports Ltd common stock, representing 5.3% of the class based on 238,718,120 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
The statement says the reported securities are held in accounts for Senvest Master Fund, LP and Senvest Technology Partners Master Fund, LP and that Senvest Management, LLC and Mr. Mashaal may be deemed beneficial owners by virtue of their roles; the filing is a joint statement signed on 02/18/2026.
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Senvest and its managing member report a 5.3% stake in Genius Sports.
The filing lists 12,625,173 shares held in Senvest-managed vehicles, calculated against 238,718,120 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025. The report identifies Senvest Management, LLC as investment manager and Richard Mashaal as managing member.
Cash‑flow treatment and intent (active vs passive) are not explicitly described in the excerpt; subsequent filings would state any change in intent or trading activity.
The disclosure is a joint Schedule 13G-style beneficial ownership filing, with standard manager/member attributions.
The statement clarifies holdings are in accounts for Senvest Master Fund, LP and Senvest Technology Partners Master Fund, LP and notes that beneficial ownership is asserted by role. The Investment Vehicles are identified as holding the shares and as having rights to dividends and sale proceeds.
Governance implications: the reported 5.3% stake meets the 5% reporting threshold; voting and dispositive powers shown as shared: 12,625,173 on the cover page.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Genius Sports Ltd
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G3934V109
(CUSIP Number)
02/11/2026
(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)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G3934V109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Senvest Management, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
12,625,173.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
12,625,173.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,625,173.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G3934V109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Richard Mashaal
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
CANADA (FEDERAL LEVEL)
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
12,625,173.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
12,625,173.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,625,173.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Genius Sports Ltd
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1st Floor, 27 Soho Square, London, W1D-3QR
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by Senvest Management, LLC and Richard Mashaal, with respect to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), of Genius Sports Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Island of Guernsey (the "Company").
The reported securities are held in the account of Senvest Master Fund, LP and Senvest Technology Partners Master Fund, LP (collectively, the "Investment Vehicles").
Senvest Management, LLC may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by the Investment Vehicles by virtue of Senvest Management, LLC's position as investment manager of the Investment Vehicles. Mr. Mashaal may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by the Investment Vehicles by virtue of Mr. Mashaal's status as the managing member of Senvest Management, LLC. None of the foregoing should be construed in and of itself as an admission by any Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Senvest Management, LLC 540 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022
Richard Mashaal c/o Senvest Management, LLC 540 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022
(c)
Citizenship:
Senvest Management, LLC - Delaware
Richard Mashaal - Canada
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G3934V109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
The percentage set forth in this Schedule 13G is calculated based upon an aggregate of 238,718,120 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 2025, as reported in Exhibit 99.1 attached to the Company's Report of Foreign Issuer on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2025.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.3%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for each of the Reporting Persons and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Investment Vehicles have the right to receive and the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, more than 5% of the shares of Common Stock.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does Senvest report in Genius Sports (GENI)?
Senvest Management, LLC and Richard Mashaal report beneficial ownership of 12,625,173 shares, equal to 5.3% of Genius Sports' class based on September 30, 2025 outstanding shares of 238,718,120.
Are the reported shares held directly by Senvest or by funds for GENI?
The shares are held in accounts for Senvest Master Fund, LP and Senvest Technology Partners Master Fund, LP; Senvest Management, LLC is named as investment manager and Mr. Mashaal as managing member.
Does the filing state Senvest has sole voting control of GENI shares?
No. The cover information shows 0 sole voting power and 12,625,173 shared voting power, indicating shared voting/dispositive authority as reported on the cover page.
Does this Schedule 13G indicate Senvest will sell or buy more GENI shares?
The excerpt does not state any planned purchases or sales; it reports current beneficial ownership and notes the Investment Vehicles have rights to dividends and sale proceeds without specifying future transactions.
When was the joint filing signed for GENI ownership disclosure?
The joint filing is signed by authorized persons and dated 02/18/2026, reflecting the reporting signature date for the Schedule 13G disclosure.
