Robinhood Ventures Fund I Corrects IPO Marketing Claims, Clarifies Portfolio Holdings and Fee Structure

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Robinhood Ventures Fund I issued an FWP to clarify and correct marketing statements for its IPO, notably regarding its actual portfolio holdings and fee structure.

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• Corrects Portfolio Claims

  The fund clarified that it has only a binding agreement to purchase shares of Stripe Global Holdings Inc., and this investment is not expected to close until after the IPO. This corrects marketing materials that listed several other companies as part of an 'existing portfolio'.

• Disclaims 'Low Fees' Characterization

  The FWP states that while the fund believes its fee structure is competitive, it disclaims the characterization of 'low fees' as a determination for the investor.

• Clarifies 'Best-in-Class' Investment Strategy

  The fund clarified that it 'seeks to invest' in private companies believed by the Adviser to be 'best-in-class,' rather than definitively stating it invests in such companies.

• Ongoing $1 Billion IPO

  The fund is currently undergoing its IPO roadshow, targeting to raise $1 billion, with orders being taken via Goldman Sachs and the Robinhood App.

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This Free Writing Prospectus (FWP) is highly important as it addresses and corrects potentially misleading statements made in marketing materials for Robinhood Ventures Fund I's ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO). The most significant clarification concerns the fund's 'existing portfolio,' where the FWP states that only a binding agreement for Stripe Global Holdings Inc. exists, and that investment is not expected to close until after the IPO. This directly contradicts the marketing email's implication of a broader, already-held portfolio of companies like Databricks and Revolut. Additionally, the FWP disclaims the 'low fees' characterization. These corrections are crucial for investor transparency and accurate decision-making regarding the $1 billion target IPO.