[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Grindr Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. (GRND) filed an Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D. The filing reports that James Fu Bin Lu beneficially owns 23,893,322 shares of common stock, representing 12.8% of the class. This includes 1,810 shares underlying RSUs that will vest within 60 days, 2,645 shares held directly by Mr. Lu, and 23,888,867 shares held by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited and Longview Capital Group Limited.

The ownership percentage is based on 187,032,103 shares outstanding as of September 19, 2025, as reported by the company. On November 5, 2025, Mr. Lu resigned from Grindr’s board of directors, effective immediately, stating he wished to devote more time to his business pursuits. He expressed strong support for the company and looks forward to discussions with the company and board in his capacity as a significant shareholder, including about the Proposal. Grindr issued a press release announcing these board changes on November 5, 2025.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Large holder affirms 12.8% stake; resigns from board.

The amendment confirms James Fu Bin Lu as a significant shareholder with 23,893,322 shares (12.8%). The position comprises direct holdings, RSUs vesting within 60 days, and shares held via Longview entities, all tied to an outstanding share base of 187,032,103 as of September 19, 2025.

Mr. Lu resigned from the board effective November 5, 2025, citing time commitments, while expressing strong support for the company and future discussions, including about the Proposal. The company issued a press release the same day. The filing lists no transaction terms or cash flows; implications depend on future board-holder interactions.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

Grindr Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

39854F119

(CUSIP Number)

James Fu Bin Lu
c/o Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, 428 East Street Ste E
Grinnell, IA, 50112
(650) 353-8113

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

11/05/2025

(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).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 39854F119

1

Name of reporting person

James Fu Bin Lu

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 23,893,322.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 23,893,322.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

23,893,322.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

12.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The shares of Common Stock (as defined herein) set forth in Rows 7, 9 and 11 of this Cover Page consists of (i) 1,810 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer (as defined herein) underlying restricted stock units held by Mr. James Fu Bin Lu that will vest within 60 days of this statement, (ii) 2,645 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer held by Mr. James Fu Bin Lu, and (iii) 23,888,867 shares of Common Stock held by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited and Longview Capital Group Limited. The percentage set forth in Row 13 of this Cover Page is based on 187,032,103 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of September 19, 2025, as reported on Issuer's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 39854F119

1

Name of reporting person

Longview Capital Group Limited

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 23,888,867.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 23,888,867.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

23,888,867.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

12.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The percentage set forth in Row 13 of this Cover Page is based on 187,032,103 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of September 19, 2025, as reported on Issuer's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 39854F119

1

Name of reporting person

Longview Grindr Holdings Limited

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 23,888,867.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 23,888,867.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

23,888,867.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

12.8 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The percentage set forth in Row 13 of this Cover Page is based on 187,032,103 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of September 19, 2025, as reported on Issuer's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 19, 2025.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: Grindr Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 750 N. San Vicente Blvd., Suite RE 1400, West Hollywood, CALIFORNIA , 90069.
Item 1 Comment: This Amendment No. 9 (this "Amendment) to the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on November 28, 2022, as amended from time to time ("Schedule 13D") relates to the Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock") of Grindr Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer" or "Grindr"). Unless otherwise indicated, each capitalized term used but not defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Schedule 13D.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: On November 5, 2025, Mr. Lu submitted his resignation from the board of directors (the "Board"), effective immediately, to devote more time to his business pursuits. Mr. Lu expressed his strong support for the Issuer and his belief that it is well positioned for future success. Mr. Lu looks forward to discussions with the Issuer and the Board in his capacity as a significant shareholder, including about the Proposal. In connection with Mr. Lu's resignation, the Issuer issued a press release announcing changes to its Board on November 5, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 3.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	The following exhibits are incorporated by reference into this Schedule 13D. Exhibit 1 Letter to the Issuer's board of directors dated October 13, 2025.* Exhibit 2 Proposal letter to the special committee of the board of directors of the Issuer dated October 24, 2025.* Exhibit 3 Press release announcing James Lu's resignation from the Board dated November 5, 2025. * Previously filed

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.

James Fu Bin Lu

Signature:	James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:	James Fu Bin Lu
Date:	11/06/2025

Longview Capital Group Limited

Signature:	James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:	James Fu Bin Lu, Member
Date:	11/06/2025

Longview Grindr Holdings Limited

Signature:	James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:	James Fu Bin Lu, Director
Date:	11/06/2025