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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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(Amendment No. 2)*
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Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
04317A107 (CUSIP Number) |
03/31/2025 (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)
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 Rule 13d-1(c)
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| Rule 13d-1(d)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 04317A107 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
venBio Global Strategic Fund III, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,198,975.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 04317A107 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
VENBIO GLOBAL STRATEGIC GP III, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,198,975.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 04317A107 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
VENBIO GLOBAL STRATEGIC GP III, LTD | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,198,975.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO, HC |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 04317A107 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Adelman Robert J | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,198,975.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. | 04317A107 |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
GOODMAN COREY S | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,198,975.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. | |
| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
5505 Morehouse Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, California, 92121 | |
| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
This Statement is filed on behalf of the following persons (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"): i. venBio Global Strategic Fund III, L.P. ("Fund III"); ii. venBio Global Strategic GP III, L.P. ("General Partner III"); iii. venBio Global Strategic GP III, Ltd. ("GP Ltd. III"); iv. Robert Adelman ("Mr. Adelman"); and v. Corey Goodman ("Mr. Goodman"). This Statement relates to shares of Common Stock ("Shares") directly beneficially owned by Fund III. General Partner III is the sole general partner of Fund III, and GP Ltd. III is the sole general partner of General Partner III. Mr. Adelman and Mr. Goodman are directors of GP Ltd. III (collectively, the "Directors"). Accordingly, each of General Partner III, GP Ltd. III, and the Directors may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own the Shares reported herein. Dr. Aaron Royston is also a director of GP Ltd. III but disclaims beneficial ownership over the securities held by Fund III. | |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the principal business office of each Reporting Person is c/o venBio Partners, LLC, 1700 Owens Street, Suite 595, San Francisco, CA 94158. | |
| (c) | Citizenship:
Each of Fund III and General Partner III is a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership. GP Ltd. III is a Cayman Islands exempted company. Each of the Directors is a citizen of the United States of America. | |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | |
| (e) | CUSIP No.:
04317A107 | |
| 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);
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| (b) | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (c) | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (d) | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
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| (e) | An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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| (f) | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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| (g) | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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| (h) | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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| (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);
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| (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).
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| Item 4. | Ownership | |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
As of March 31, 2025, each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own 1,198,975 Shares. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except for the Shares, if any, such Reporting Person holds of record. | |
| (b) | Percent of class:
The percentages set forth in Line 11 of the cover sheets are based on 24,363,119 Shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2025. %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Line 5 of cover sheets. | ||
| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Line 6 of cover sheets. | ||
| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Line 7 of cover sheets. | ||
| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Line 8 of cover sheets. | ||
| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
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Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. | |
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See disclosure in Item 2 hereof. | ||
| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| 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.
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Comments accompanying signature: This Schedule 13G was executed by David Pezeshki on behalf of the individuals listed above pursuant to a Power of Attorney, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2.
Exhibit Information
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Exhibit 1: Joint Filing Agreement Exhibit 2: Power of Attorney regarding filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |