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Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) CEO and entities report 3,220,880 shares owned

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SCHEDULE 13D

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Zenas BioPharma, Inc. insider Leon O. Moulder Jr. and related entities report beneficial ownership of 3,220,880 shares of common stock, representing 5.09% of the class. The stake includes 423,155 shares held directly, 974,758 shares underlying stock options exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026, 1,786,039 shares held by Tellus BioVentures, LLC, and 36,928 shares held by a revocable trust.

The filing details long‑running investments in the company’s predecessor, multiple preferred share and note financings, IPO‑related and subsequent option grants, PIPE participation, and open‑market purchases, including 271,000 shares bought between January 7 and April 29, 2026. The reporting persons describe the holdings as for general investment purposes but may increase or reduce their position over time. They also hold registration and piggyback rights under shareholder and PIPE registration rights agreements.

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Beneficial ownership 3,220,880 shares Common stock beneficially owned by Leon O. Moulder Jr. and affiliated entities; 5.09% of class
Ownership percentage 5.09% Percent of Zenas BioPharma common stock represented by 3,220,880 beneficially owned shares
Tellus holdings 1,786,039 shares Common stock held of record by Tellus BioVentures, LLC and reported as beneficially owned
Trust holdings 36,928 shares Common stock held of record by the Leon O. Moulder Jr. Revocable Trust U/A dtd 9/9/2008
Exercisable options in 60 days 974,758 shares Common stock underlying stock options exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026
Recent open-market purchases 271,000 shares Aggregate shares bought between January 7 and April 29, 2026 at $15.82–$19.58 per share
Trust PIPE investment $769,948.80 Total paid by the trust for 36,928 Director and Officer Investor PIPE Shares at $20.85 per share
IPO-related option grant 1,486,000 options at $17.00 Stock option granted to Mr. Moulder in connection with the IPO, vesting over four years
beneficial ownership financial
"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 3,220,880.00"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This joint statement on (this "Statement") is filed with respect to the Common Stock"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
PIPE Shares financial
"the "PIPE Shares") at a price of $20.85 per share, in each case in a private placement"
registration rights regulatory
"The Shareholders Agreement grants the parties thereto, including the Reporting Persons, certain registration rights"
Registration rights are contractual promises that let investors require a company to file paperwork with securities regulators so those investors can sell their shares to the public. They matter because they create a path to liquidity and an exit plan—without them, investors may be stuck holding shares for a long time. Think of them like a reserved ticket that guarantees access to a public marketplace when the holder is ready to sell.
piggyback registration rights regulatory
"the stockholders party to the Shareholders Agreement will be entitled to certain "piggyback" registration rights"
A contractual right that lets existing shareholders join a company’s planned public sale of stock so they can sell their own shares at the same time under the same paperwork. It matters to investors because it gives insiders and early holders an easier, often faster way to convert shares to cash, while also potentially increasing the number of shares offered and affecting the share price — like catching a scheduled bus instead of hiring a private ride to get where you need to go.
Form S-3 regulatory
"file a registration statement on Form S-3 with respect to such holders' registrable securities"
Form S-3 is a legal document companies use to register their stock sales with the government, making it easier and faster for them to raise money by selling shares to investors. It’s like having a pre-approved shopping list that lets a company quickly sell new shares when they need funds, without going through a lengthy approval process each time.





98937L105

(CUSIP Number)
Leon O. Moulder, Jr.
c/o Zenas BioPharma, Inc., 852 Winter Street, Suite 250
Waltham, MA, 02451
857-271-2954

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/29/2026

(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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Rows 7 & 9: Consists of (i) 423,155 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Moulder, and (ii) 974,758 shares of common stock underlying outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026. (2) Rows 8 & 10: Consists of (i) 1,786,039 shares of common stock held by Tellus BioVentures, LLC ("Tellus") and (ii) 36,928 shares of common stock held by Leon O. Moulder, Jr. Revocable Trust U/A dtd 9/9/2008 (the "Trust"). Mr. Moulder is the Managing Member of Tellus and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Tellus, and Mr. Moulder is the trustee of the Trust and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power of the shares held by the Trust. (3) Row 11: Consists of (i) 423,155 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Moulder, (ii) 974,758 shares of common stock underlying outstanding stock options exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026, (iii) 1,786,039 shares of common stock held by Tellus, and (iv) 36,928 shares of common stock held by the Trust. Mr. Moulder is the Managing Member of Tellus and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Tellus, and Mr. Moulder is the trustee of the Trust and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power of the shares held by the Trust. (4) Row 13: Calculated based on 57,361,260 shares of common stock outstanding, as reported by the Issuer in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on March 16, 2026 (the "Form 10-K"), plus (i) 5,000,000 shares of common stock issued by the Issuer in a registered public offering on March 31, 2026 (the "Equity Offering Shares"), as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 31, 2026 and (ii) the 974,758 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the options held by Mr. Moulder that are exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Rows 8, 10 & 11: Consists of 1,786,039 shares of common stock held of record by Tellus. Mr. Moulder is the Managing Member of Tellus and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by Tellus. (2) Row 13: Calculated based on 57,361,260 shares of common stock outstanding, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 10-K, plus the Equity Offering Shares.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Rows 8, 10 & 11: Consists of 36,928 shares of common stock held of record by the Trust. Mr. Moulder is a trustee of the Trust and may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held by the Trust. (2) Row 13: Calculated based on 57,361,260 shares of common stock outstanding, as reported by the Issuer in the Form 10-K, plus the Equity Offering Shares.


SCHEDULE 13D


MOULDER LEON O JR
Signature:/s/ Leon O. Moulder, Jr.
Name/Title:Leon O. Moulder, Jr.
Date:05/05/2026
Tellus BioVentures, LLC
Signature:/s/ Leon O. Moulder, Jr.
Name/Title:Leon O. Moulder, Jr., Managing Member
Date:05/05/2026
Leon O. Moulder, Jr. Revocable Trust U/A dtd 9/9/2008
Signature:/s/ Leon O. Moulder, Jr.
Name/Title:Leon O. Moulder, Jr., Trustee
Date:05/05/2026

FAQ

How much of Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) does Leon O. Moulder Jr. beneficially own?

Leon O. Moulder Jr. and affiliated entities beneficially own 3,220,880 shares of Zenas BioPharma common stock, representing 5.09% of the class. This total includes direct holdings, exercisable stock options, and shares held through Tellus BioVentures and a revocable trust.

What entities besides Leon O. Moulder Jr. hold Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) shares in this Schedule 13D?

The filing lists Tellus BioVentures, LLC and the Leon O. Moulder Jr. Revocable Trust as reporting persons. Tellus holds 1,786,039 shares, while the trust holds 36,928 shares, all of which are included in Mr. Moulder’s beneficial ownership calculation.

What recent Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) share purchases are disclosed in the Schedule 13D?

The reporting persons disclose buying an aggregate of 271,000 shares of common stock between January 7, 2026 and April 29, 2026 in open‑market transactions at prices ranging from $15.82 to $19.58 per share, adding to an earlier aggregate 125,000‑share purchase.

How did the trust associated with Leon O. Moulder Jr. invest in the Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) PIPE?

In the October 2025 private placement, the revocable trust purchased 36,928 PIPE Shares at $20.85 per share, for a total of $769,948.80, funded by trust assets. These shares are included in the trust’s 36,928‑share position reported in the Schedule 13D.

What stock options for Zenas BioPharma (ZBIO) does Leon O. Moulder Jr. have under this filing?

The filing notes 974,758 shares of common stock underlying options exercisable within 60 days of April 29, 2026. It also describes larger grants, including a 1,486,000‑share option at $17.00 from the IPO and a 400,000‑share option at $11.94 granted in June 2025.