Haveli boosts Blend Labs (NYSE: BLND) stake with 1,527,874-share open-market buy
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Blend Labs, Inc. insider group led by Haveli Brooks Aggregator, L.P. reported open-market purchases of 1,527,874 shares of Class A Common Stock. Buys occurred on May 14, 15 and 18 at weighted average prices around $1.33–$1.47 per share, in multiple transactions within stated price ranges.
After these purchases, the filing shows 14,328,382 shares indirectly held by Haveli Brooks Aggregator, L.P. Related Haveli entities and Brian N. Sheth may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power but each disclaims beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interest. An additional 130,000 shares are held indirectly through a family trust managed by Mr. Sheth’s spouse.
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Insights
Haveli-affiliated entities substantially increased their indirect stake via open-market buying.
The filing shows Haveli Brooks Aggregator, L.P. buying 1,527,874 Blend Labs Class A shares across three days in open-market transactions, at weighted average prices between roughly $1.33 and $1.47. Post-transaction, indirect holdings reported for this vehicle total 14,328,382 shares.
Multiple related entities, including Haveli Investments Software Fund I GP, LLC and Whanau Interests LLC, may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over these securities, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interest. The filing also notes 130,000 shares held through a family trust associated with Brian N. Sheth, further illustrating a layered ownership structure.
Because this is an open-market purchase by a significant holder and not a sale, it signals additional capital being committed to Blend Labs stock, though the filing does not provide context on overall shares outstanding or any strategic rationale.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 2,177 | $1.4706 | $3K |
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 525,697 | $1.4485 | $761K |
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 1,000,000 | $1.3256 | $1.33M |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were acquired in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.255 to $1.42, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Blend Labs, Inc. any security holder of Blend Labs, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were acquired in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.4757 to $1.425, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Blend Labs, Inc. any security holder of Blend Labs, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (2) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were acquired in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $1.48 to $1.4642, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Blend Labs, Inc. any security holder of Blend Labs, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (3) to this Form 4. Represents securities held directly by Haveli Brooks Aggregator, L.P. ("Haveli Aggregator"). Haveli Investments Software Fund I GP, LLC ("Haveli Investments Software GP"), is the general partner of Haveli Aggregator. Whanau Interests LLC ("Whanau") is the sole member of Haveli Investments Software GP. Haveli Software Management LLC ("Haveli Software Management") is the investment adviser to Haveli Investments Software GP. Haveli Investment Management LLC ("Haveli Investment Management"), a Delaware limited liability company, is the sole member of Haveli Software Management. Haveli Investments, L.P. ("Haveli Investments") is the sole member of Haveli Investment Management. Whanau is the general partner of Haveli Investments. Mr. Brian N. Sheth is managing member of Whanau. As a result, Haveli Investments Software GP, Whanau, Haveli Software Management, Haveli Investments, Haveli Investment Management and Mr. Sheth may each be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to the securities held by Haveli Aggregator. Haveli Investments Software GP, Whanau, Haveli Software Management, Haveli Investments, Haveli Investment Management and Mr. Sheth each disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein. Held through a family trust of which Mr. Sheth's spouse is the trustee.