CoreWeave (CRWV) executive Venturo sold 375,000 shares for $43.4M at an average $115.85 under a 10b5-1 plan
Insider transactions reported
Brian M Venturo (Chief Strategy Officer at CoreWeave Inc., CRWV) reported that they sold 375,000 shares for $43.4M at an average $115.85, and acquired 375,000 shares between May 11, 2026 and May 12, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 0 shares held indirectly (West Clay Capital LLC) and 0 shares held indirectly (Venturo Family GST Exempt Trust dated June 30, 2023).
- Reporting person
- Venturo Brian M
- Role
- Chief Strategy Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Conversion of a derivative (C) | Class A Common Stock1, 2 | +300,000 | - | - | 300,000 indirect |
| May 11, 2026 | Open-market sale (S) | Class A Common Stock2, 3, 4, ... | -300,000 | avg $115.85 | $34.8M | 0 indirect |
| May 11, 2026 | Conversion of a derivative (C) | Class A Common Stock1, 12 | +75,000 | - | - | 75,000 indirect |
| May 11, 2026 | Open-market sale (S) | Class A Common Stock3, 5, 6, ... | -75,000 | avg $115.85 | $8.69M | 0 indirect |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Conversion of a derivative (C) | Class B Common StockOn 300,000 Class A Common Stock1, 2 | -300,000 | - | - | 5,782,847 indirect |
| May 11, 2026 | Conversion of a derivative (C) | Class B Common StockOn 75,000 Class A Common Stock1, 12 | -75,000 | - | - | 3,069,075 indirect |
| May 12, 2026 | Gift (G) | Class B Common StockOn 5,402,057 Class A Common Stock1, 17, 18 | -5,402,057 | - | - | 0 indirect |
| May 12, 2026 | Gift (G) | Class B Common StockOn 5,402,057 Class A Common Stock1, 17, 19 | +5,402,057 | - | - | 5,402,057 indirect |
Holdings before and after
- Class B Common Stock: 6,082,847 to 5,782,847 indirect, West Clay Capital LLC
- Class B Common Stock: 3,144,075 to 3,069,075 indirect, Venturo Family GST Exempt Trust dated June 30, 2023
- Class B Common Stock: 5,402,057 to 0 indirect, 2023 Venturo Family GRAT dated June 30, 2023
- Class B Common Stock: 0 to 5,402,057 indirect, Venturo Family Trust dated June 30, 2023
Other positions listed
- Class A Common Stock: 223,580 direct
- Class A Common Stock: 22,500 indirect, See Footnote
- Class A Common Stock: 82,679 indirect, YOLO APV Trust
- Class A Common Stock: 82,687 indirect, YOLO ECV Trust
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible into one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock at any time, at the election of the holder or automatically upon certain transfers, whether or not for value, or upon the occurrence of certain events or conditions described in the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
- 2. The reported securities are directly held by West Clay Capital LLC, of which the reporting person is the managing member.
- 3. The reported transaction represents a sale effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on November 13, 2025.
- 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $112.02 to $113.01, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this filing.
- 5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $113.04 to $114.03, inclusive.
- 12. The reported securities are directly held by the Venturo Family GST Exempt Trust dated June 30, 2023 (the GST Trust ). The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the GST Trust and minor children are beneficiaries.
- 14. The reported securities are directly held by the reporting person's father-in-law, who is a member of the reporting person's household. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, if any.
- 15. The reported securities are directly held by the YOLO APV Trust (the APV Trust ), an irrevocable trust with a third-party trustee, of which the reporting person's minor child is beneficiary. The reporting person has the power to remove and replace the APV Trust's trustee.
- 16. The reported securities are directly held by the YOLO ECV Trust (the ECV Trust ), an irrevocable trust with a third-party trustee, of which the reporting person's minor child is beneficiary. The reporting person has the power to remove and replace the ECV Trust's trustee.
- 17. The reported transaction represents a gift, for no consideration, of shares of the Issuer's Class B Common Stock.
- 18. The reported securities were directly held by the 2023 Venturo Family GRAT dated June 30, 2023, of which the reporting person is the sole trustee and beneficiary.
- 19. The reported securities are directly held by the Venturo Family Trust dated June 30, 2023 (the Family Trust ). The reporting person's spouse is trustee of the Family Trust and his minor children are beneficiaries.
- 20. The reported securities are directly held by Venturo Family 2024 Friends and Family GRAT, of which the reporting person is the sole trustee and beneficiary.
- 21. The reported securities are directly held by the reporting person's spouse.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Open-market sale:
- Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
- Conversion of a derivative:
- Code C marks the conversion of a derivative, such as preferred stock or units, into another security.
FAQ
What did Venturo report in this CRWV Form 4?
Brian M Venturo (Chief Strategy Officer at CoreWeave Inc., CRWV) reported that they sold 375,000 shares for $43.4M at an average $115.85, and acquired 375,000 shares between May 11, 2026 and May 12, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 0 shares held indirectly (West Clay Capital LLC) and 0 shares held indirectly (Venturo Family GST Exempt Trust dated June 30, 2023).
How many CRWV shares does Venturo hold after this filing?
The filing shows 0 shares held indirectly (West Clay Capital LLC), 0 shares held indirectly (Venturo Family GST Exempt Trust dated June 30, 2023) after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
Was this CRWV insider sale made under a 10b5-1 plan?
The filing's footnotes mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such a plan sets the terms of future trades in advance.
What does transaction code S mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
Historical context for CRWV
Across the 21 sessions after earlier CRWV headlines, the stock closed higher 14 times and lower 7 times, with a median move of 2.6% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | CRWV | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | CoreWeave to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference | +2.6% | +0.8% |
| May 11, 2026 | CoreWeave Achieves #1 Ranking for Inference Speed and Price-Performance for Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.6 Model in Independent Benchmark | +0.5% | +0.2% |
| May 8, 2026 | CoreWeave Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results | -11.4% | +0.8% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | CoreWeave SUNK Expands Capabilities to Bring AI Workloads Online Faster – Anywhere | -2.3% | +1.0% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | CoreWeave Announces Date of First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Conference Call | +0.5% | -0.2% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | CoreWeave Announces Pricing of $1,000 million of 9.750% Senior Notes due 2031and 2 other headlines that session | +0.7% | +0.2% |
Earlier insider filings at CRWV
- May 12, 2026Chief Operating Officer Jain Sachin converted options into 33,740 shares and sold $1,749,560 worth of shares (14,750 units at $118.61), increasing direct ownership by 18% to 123,058 units (SEC Form 4) to cover taxes
- May 12, 2026Director Hutchins Glenn H converted options into 1,440 shares, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 9,367 units (SEC Form 4)
- May 8, 2026SEC Form 4 filed by Large owner Magnetar Financial Llc
- May 8, 2026Large owner Magnetar Financial Llc sold $20,677,149 worth of shares (159,168 units at $129.91) (SEC Form 4)
- May 8, 2026Large owner Magnetar Financial Llc sold $76,257,073 worth of shares (587,010 units at $129.91) (SEC Form 4)
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