Monitor for any future amendments to this Schedule 13D that might signal a change in intent, such as board representation demands or strategic review proposals. For now, the filing is a routine ownership update with no immediate catalyst.
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Executive Summary
Jesse Nickel, an insider (Head of Business Development) of Vertical Data Inc., filed a Schedule 13D disclosing beneficial ownership of 1,195,157 shares (7.8% of outstanding common stock) as of October 5, 2026. The filing is a conversion from a prior Schedule 13G because Nickel is no longer eligible for passive reporting, and states no current plans for control-related actions beyond investment purposes. Given the insider status and lack of activist demands, this is a routine ownership update with limited market impact.
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Key Facts
- Jesse Nickel, Head of Business Development, filed Schedule 13D converting from Schedule 13G.
- Nickel beneficially owns 1,195,157 shares of common stock, representing 7.8% of outstanding shares.
- Stake includes founder shares, Seed B financing shares, option exercises, and shares received as compensation.
- No plans or proposals for any of the actions specified in Item 4 of Schedule 13D (e.g., board seats, strategic review, sale).
- Nickel is an officer but not a director of the company.
- The filing is pursuant to Rule 13d-1(e) due to ineligibility for Schedule 13G.
Financial Impact
No material financial impact; insider stake of 7.8% with no activist demands.
Risk Factors
- Insider may accumulate additional shares or dispose of shares in the future, but no current plans disclosed.
- No stated activist intent reduces likelihood of near-term corporate governance changes.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13D Filing (Primary) | 0002116307-26-000009 |
| Document: 0002116307-26-000009-index.html | 0002116307-26-000009 |
| Document: 0002116307-26-000009.txt | 0002116307-26-000009 |
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Oct 21, 2026 5d ago | 8-K | $3.58 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (+0.56%) |
Oct 14, 2026 12d ago | EFFECT | $3.76 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−4.35%) |
Oct 9, 2026 17d ago | SC 13D | $3.80 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−5.26%) |
Oct 9, 2026 17d ago | SC 13D | $3.80 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−5.26%) |
Oct 9, 2026 17d ago | 3 | $3.80 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−5.26%) |
Oct 9, 2026 17d ago | 3/A | $3.80 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−5.26%) |
Oct 9, 2026 17d ago | 3/A | $3.80 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−5.26%) |
Oct 2, 2026 24d ago | S-1 | $4.34 | awaiting T+20 | — | $3.60 (−17.05%) |
Sep 23, 2026 4w ago | 8-K | $5.65 $3.58 | ▼ −36.64% | ▼ −36.22% | $3.60 (−36.28%) |
Jun 26, 2026 17w ago | 8-K | $2.80 $3.76 | ▲ +34.29% | ▲ +34.54% | $3.60 (+28.57%) |
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