Grindr Inc. Schedule 13G/A amendment reports that James Fu Bin Lu and affiliated entities hold a significant minority stake in the company. The cover pages show 17,419,328 shares with 9.8% of the outstanding Common Stock, using an outstanding share base of 177,725,977 as of May 6, 2026.
The filing identifies 4,455 shares held directly by Mr. Lu and the remainder held through Longview entities. Mr. Lu is described as the sole equityholder of Longview, which is the sole equityholder of Longview Grindr, and is reported to have voting and dispositive power over the reported shares. The statement includes a Joint Filing Agreement dated February 27, 2026.
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Insights
Holder group reports near-10% position with shared voting and dispositive power.
The cover pages list 17,419,328 shares and a 9.8% stake calculated on 177,725,977 shares outstanding as of May 6, 2026. The filing states Mr. Lu holds a small direct stake of 4,455 shares and control over the larger position through corporate entities.
It confirms joint filing and ownership structure rather than any transaction; subsequent disclosures will show any sales or acquisitions. Corporate governance implications depend on whether the holders coordinate voting with other large holders.
Disclosure clarifies beneficial ownership and control but does not announce trading activity.
The amendment documents beneficial ownership percentages and the chain of control (Mr. Lu → Longview → Longview Grindr). It cites the issuer's Form 10-Q for the outstanding share base used in the percentage calculation.
Cash‑flow treatment and any planned dispositions are not included; future filings would disclose transactional activity. Materiality to investors depends on any change in holdings or voting coordination disclosed later.
Key Figures
Shares reported (cover pages):17,419,328 sharesPercent of class:9.8%Shares outstanding used for calculation:177,725,977 shares+2 more
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Shares reported (cover pages)17,419,328 sharesShared voting/dispositive power shown on cover pages
Percent of class9.8%Calculated using 177,725,977 shares outstanding as of May 6, 2026
Shares outstanding used for calculation177,725,977 sharesOutstanding share base cited from Form 10-Q (as of May 6, 2026)
Direct holdings by Mr. Lu4,455 sharesAmount beneficially owned directly by James Fu Bin Lu
Affiliated entities' holdings (Item 4)17,414,873 sharesAmount described in Item 4 as held by Longview Grindr and Longview
"Amount beneficially owned: See responses to row 9 on each 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 powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 17,419,328.00"
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Grindr Inc. Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Amendment No. 1)"
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.
Joint Filing Agreementlegal
"Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2026"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Grindr Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
39854F119
(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)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
39854F119
1
Names of Reporting Persons
James Fu Bin Lu
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
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
17,419,328.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
17,419,328.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,419,328.00
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)
9.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The reported percentage is calculated based on 177,725,977 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of May 6, 2026, as reported on Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
39854F119
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Longview Capital Group Limited
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
VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
17,419,328.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
17,419,328.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,419,328.00
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)
9.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The reported percentage is calculated based on 177,725,977 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of May 6, 2026, as reported on Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
39854F119
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
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
VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
17,419,328.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
17,419,328.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
17,419,328.00
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)
9.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The reported percentage is calculated based on 177,725,977 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of May 6, 2026, as reported on Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Grindr Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
750 N. San Vicente Blvd., Suite RE 1400, West Hollywood, CALIFORNIA , 90069.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Statement is filed by the entities and individuals listed below, all of whom together are referred to herein as the "Reporting Persons":
(i) James Fu Bin Lu ("Mr. Lu")
(ii) Longview Capital Group Limited ("Longview")
(iii) Longview Grindr Holdings Limited ("Longview Grindr")"
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of the Reporting Persons is c/o Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, 428 East Street Ste E, Grinnell, IA 50112.
(c)
Citizenship:
See responses to row 4 on each cover page.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
39854F119
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:
See responses to row 9 on each cover page.
The reported securities include 4,455 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock beneficially owed by Mr. Lu, and 17,414,873 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Longview Grindr and Longview. Mr. Lu, as sole equityholder in Longview, which is the sole equityholder in Longview Grindr, has sole power to vote or direct the vote of (and sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the reported securities.
Such calculations are based upon 177,725,977 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of May 6, 2026, as reported on Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
The filing of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that any of the Reporting Persons is, for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of any securities (other than the securities directly held by such Reporting Person) covered by this Statement.
(b)
Percent of class:
See responses to row 11 on each cover page.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to row 5 on each cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See responses to row 6 on each cover page.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to row 7 on each cover page.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See responses to row 8 on each cover page.
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.
Not Applicable
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.
James Fu Bin Lu
Signature:
James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu
Date:
05/12/2026
Longview Capital Group Limited
Signature:
James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu, Member
Date:
05/12/2026
Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
Signature:
James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu, Director
Date:
05/12/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2026 incorporated herein by reference.
The filing lists 17,419,328 shares attributed to Mr. Lu and affiliated entities, representing 9.8% of common shares based on 177,725,977 outstanding as of May 6, 2026. It also shows 4,455 shares held directly by Mr. Lu.
How was the 9.8% ownership percentage calculated in the GRND filing?
The percentage is calculated using 177,725,977 shares outstanding as of May 6, 2026, per Grindr's Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2026, as cited in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.
Which entities are named as reporting persons in the GRND amendment?
The reporting persons are James Fu Bin Lu, Longview Capital Group Limited, and Longview Grindr Holdings Limited. They filed jointly, and a Joint Filing Agreement dated February 27, 2026 is referenced.
Does the Schedule 13G/A amendment report any sales or purchases of GRND shares?
No. The amendment discloses beneficial ownership levels and voting/dispositive power; it does not report any purchase or sale transactions or cash proceeds in the provided excerpt.
Who controls the reported shares according to the filing?
The filing states Mr. Lu is the sole equityholder of Longview, which is the sole equityholder of Longview Grindr, and that Mr. Lu has the power to vote and dispose of the reported securities attributed to those entities.
