[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Ibotta, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ibotta, Inc. Schedule 13G/A filed by D. E. Shaw reporting shared beneficial ownership of 1,449,524 Class A shares, representing 5.7% of the outstanding Class A common stock. The ownership is held across related entities: D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. holds 1,043,082 shares (4.1%), and additional shares are held in the names of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C. and an executive committee member, producing the aggregate totals. The filing states the position is not held to influence control of the issuer and includes powers of attorney and a joint filing agreement.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of aggregate ownership: 1,449,524 shares representing 5.7% of Class A stock
• Clear allocation of holdings across affiliated entities, specifying 1,043,082 shares (4.1%) held by D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.
• Affirms passive intent (not acquired to change or influence control) consistent with a Schedule 13G filing

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: D. E. Shaw group discloses a passive 5.7% stake in Ibotta, filed via Schedule 13G/A.

The filing shows an aggregated beneficial ownership of 1,449,524 shares (5.7%) held across affiliated entities, with 1,043,082 shares (4.1%) attributed to D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.

This is a routine passive ownership disclosure under Rule 13d-1(b)/(c), asserting the stake is not intended to change control. The form provides transparency about voting and dispositive power allocation among related entities and identifies executed powers of attorney and a joint filing agreement.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The report documents shared voting and dispositive powers but affirms no intent to influence control.

The statement details that the reporting persons have no sole voting or dispositive power and instead report shared voting power of 1,390,682 shares and shared dispositive power of 1,449,524 shares. It includes executed powers of attorney and a joint filing agreement, indicating coordinated disclosure practices among the group.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

Ibotta, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

451051106

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. 451051106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.

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 1,390,682.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,449,524.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,449,524.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 451051106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.

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 1,390,682.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,449,524.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,449,524.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 451051106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.

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 1,043,082.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,043,082.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,043,082.00

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)

4.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Subsequent to our most recent filing for this Issuer dated May 15, 2025, D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent of the class of securities. Accordingly, Item 5 has been checked in respect of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 451051106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

David E. Shaw

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 1,390,682.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,449,524.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,449,524.00

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)

5.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ibotta, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1801 California Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. David E. Shaw
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The business address for each reporting person is: Two Manhattan West 375 Ninth Avenue, 52nd Floor New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of Delaware. David E. Shaw is a citizen of the United States of America.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 451051106
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: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 1,449,524 shares This is composed of (i) 1,043,082 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 347,600 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and (iii) 58,842 shares beneficially owned by a member of the Executive Committee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 1,449,524 shares This is composed of (i) 1,043,082 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 347,600 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and (iii) 58,842 shares beneficially owned by a member of the Executive Committee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 1,043,082 shares This is composed of 1,043,082 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. David E. Shaw: 1,449,524 shares This is composed of (i) 1,043,082 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C., (ii) 347,600 shares in the name of D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and (iii) 58,842 shares beneficially owned by a member of the Executive Committee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. David E. Shaw does not own any shares directly. A member of the Executive Committee of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C. beneficially owns 58,842 shares ("EC Member Shares"). By virtue of David E. Shaw's position as President and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., which is the general partner of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P., which in turn is the investment adviser of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. and D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., and by virtue of David E. Shaw's position as President and sole shareholder of D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc., which is the managing member of D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C., which in turn is the manager of D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. and D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C., David E. Shaw may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 1,390,682 shares ("Voting Shares"), and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 1,449,524 shares (consisting of Voting Shares and EC Member Shares), constituting 5.7% of the outstanding shares and, therefore, David E. Shaw may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. David E. Shaw disclaims beneficial ownership of such 1,449,524 shares.
(b)	Percent of class: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 5.7% D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 5.7% D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 4.1% David E. Shaw: 5.7%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 0 shares David E. Shaw: 0 shares
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 1,390,682 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 1,390,682 shares D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 1,043,082 shares David E. Shaw: 1,390,682 shares
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 0 shares D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 0 shares David E. Shaw: 0 shares
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.: 1,449,524 shares D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.: 1,449,524 shares D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.: 1,043,082 shares David E. Shaw: 1,449,524 shares
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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.

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.

Signature:	/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
Name/Title:	Daniel R. Marcus / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	08/14/2025

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.L.C.

Signature:	/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
Name/Title:	Daniel R. Marcus / Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C.

Signature:	/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
Name/Title:	Daniel R. Marcus / Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

David E. Shaw

Signature:	/s/ Daniel R. Marcus
Name/Title:	Daniel R. Marcus / Attorney-in-Fact for David E. Shaw
Date:	08/14/2025

Comments accompanying signature: Exhibit 1: Power of Attorney, granted by David E. Shaw relating to D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc., in favor of the signatories hereto, among others, dated August 1, 2024. Exhibit 2: Power of Attorney, granted by David E. Shaw relating to D. E. Shaw & Co. II, Inc., in favor of the signatories hereto, among others, dated August 1, 2024.

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 3: Joint Filing Agreement, by and among the Reporting Persons, dated August 14, 2025.

FAQ

How many Ibotta (IBTA) shares does D. E. Shaw report owning?

The filing reports an aggregate of 1,449,524 shares of Ibotta Class A common stock.

What percentage of Ibotta (IBTA) does the 13G/A filing represent?

The reported aggregate ownership represents 5.7% of Ibotta's Class A common stock.

Which D. E. Shaw entity holds the largest portion of the reported IBTA stake?

D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C. holds 1,043,082 shares, equal to 4.1% of the class.

Does the filing indicate an intent to influence control of Ibotta?

No; the filing includes a certification stating the securities were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for D. E. Shaw and when?

Daniel R. Marcus signed on behalf of the reporting persons as Chief Compliance Officer/Authorized Signatory on 08/14/2025.