Grindr Inc. received an amended Schedule 13G filing reporting that James Fu Bin Lu, Longview Capital Group Limited, and Longview Grindr Holdings Limited together are Reporting Persons for a significant ownership position in the company’s common stock.
The group reports beneficial ownership of 14,058,474 shares of Grindr common stock, representing 7.9% of the class, based on 177,725,977 shares outstanding as of May 6, 2026. This includes 4,455 shares held directly by Mr. Lu and 14,054,019 shares held directly by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited. Voting and dispositive power over these shares is reported as shared among the entities, and the statement notes it should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership beyond each party’s directly held securities.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:14,058,474 sharesOwnership percentage:7.9%Shares outstanding:177,725,977 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned14,058,474 sharesTotal Grindr common shares reported by the group of Reporting Persons
Ownership percentage7.9%Portion of Grindr common stock class beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons
Shares outstanding177,725,977 sharesGrindr common stock outstanding as of May 6, 2026 used for calculations
Shares held directly by James Fu Bin Lu4,455 sharesCommon stock of Grindr held directly by Mr. Lu
Shares held by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited14,054,019 sharesGrindr common stock directly held by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
Shared voting and dispositive power14,058,474 sharesShares over which the Reporting Persons share voting and dispositive power
"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"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 14,058,474.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 14,058,474.00"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
CUSIP No.financial
"Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (e) | CUSIP No.: 39854F101"
FAQ
What ownership stake in Grindr Inc. (GRND) is reported in this Schedule 13G/A?
The Reporting Persons disclose beneficial ownership of 14,058,474 shares of Grindr Inc. common stock, representing 7.9% of the outstanding class, calculated using 177,725,977 shares outstanding as of May 6, 2026.
Who are the Reporting Persons in the Grindr Inc. (GRND) Schedule 13G/A filing?
The filing lists three Reporting Persons: James Fu Bin Lu, Longview Capital Group Limited, and Longview Grindr Holdings Limited. They report jointly on their combined beneficial ownership of Grindr Inc. common stock.
How are the 14,058,474 Grindr (GRND) shares allocated among the Reporting Persons?
The reported securities include 4,455 shares of common stock held directly by James Fu Bin Lu and 14,054,019 shares held directly by Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, for a combined beneficial ownership of 14,058,474 shares.
What voting and dispositive power is reported over Grindr Inc. (GRND) shares?
The Reporting Persons indicate 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and 14,058,474 shares with shared voting and shared dispositive power, reflecting joint control over these securities.
On what basis is the 7.9% ownership percentage in Grindr (GRND) calculated?
The 7.9% figure is calculated using 177,725,977 shares of Grindr common stock outstanding as of May 6, 2026, as reported in the company’s Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2026.
How is James Fu Bin Lu’s relationship to Longview entities described in the Grindr (GRND) filing?
James Fu Bin Lu is described as the sole equityholder of Longview Capital Group Limited, which in turn is the sole equityholder of Longview Grindr Holdings Limited, giving him power to vote and dispose of the reported securities through this structure.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Grindr Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
39854F101
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(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):
39854F101
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
14,058,474.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,058,474.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,058,474.00
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)
7.9 %
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 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):
39854F101
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
14,058,474.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,058,474.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,058,474.00
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)
7.9 %
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 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):
39854F101
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
14,058,474.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
14,058,474.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
14,058,474.00
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)
7.9 %
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 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, CA 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 response to row 4 on each cover page hereto.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
39854F101
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 response to row 9 on each cover page hereto.
The reported securities include 4,455 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock directly held by Mr. Lu, and 14,054,019 shares of Common Stock directly held by Longview Grindr. 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 response to row 11 on each cover page hereto.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to row 5 on each cover page hereto.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See response to row 6 on each cover page hereto.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to row 7 on each cover page hereto.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See response to row 8 on each cover page hereto.
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:
/s/ James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu
Date:
08/11/2026
Longview Capital Group Limited
Signature:
/s/ James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu, Member
Date:
08/11/2026
Longview Grindr Holdings Limited
Signature:
/s/ James Fu Bin Lu
Name/Title:
James Fu Bin Lu, Director
Date:
08/11/2026
Exhibit Information
Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2026 incorporated herein by reference.