Alamar Biosciences, Inc.
A biotech company that makes ultra-sensitive tools for measuring proteins in blood and other samples. Its NULISA platform lets researchers spot tiny amounts of disease-linked proteins, helping with early cancer detection and drug development. Founded in 2018 by Yuling Luo, who previously co-founded Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Alamar is based in Fremont, California, and grew out of the "next chapter" of ultra-sensitive molecular detection work.
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The Reporting Persons acquired and hold the Common Stock for investment purposes in the ordinary course of Sands Pulse Fund II's investment activities. Subject to applicable legal requirements or contractual restrictions, one or more of the Reporting Persons may purchase additional securities of the Issuer from time to time in open market or private transactions depending on their evaluation of the Issuer's business, prospects and financial condition, the market for the Issuer's securities, other developments concerning the Issuer, the reaction of the Issuer to the Reporting Persons' ownership of the Issuer's securities, other opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and general economic, money market and stock market conditions. In addition, depending upon the factors referred to above, the Reporting Persons may dispose of all or a portion of their securities of the Issuer at any time. Each of the Reporting Persons reserves the right to increase or decrease its holdings on such terms and at such times as each may decide. Consistent with their investment purpose, the Reporting Persons may engage in communications with persons associated with the Issuer, including shareholders of the Issuer, officers of the Issuer and/or members of the board of directors of the Issuer, to discuss matters regarding the Issuer including but not limited to its operations and strategic direction. As previously disclosed in the Original Schedule 13D, Ian Ratcliffe, an Executive Managing Partner of the Life Sciences Pulse strategy and an Executive Managing Director of Sands Capital Alternatives, served on the Issuer's board of directors. Following Mr. Ratcliffe's passing on July 5, 2026, he ceased to serve as a member of the Issuer's board of directors. No other employee, officer, partner or other affiliated person of any Reporting Person currently serves on the Issuer's board of directors, and the Reporting Persons do not currently intend to seek board representation. Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, as amended, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the matters described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, although the Reporting Persons reserve the right to formulate such plans or proposals in the future.
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The Reporting Persons acquired and hold the Common Stock for investment purposes in the ordinary course of Sands Pulse Fund II's investment activities. Subject to applicable legal requirements or contractual restrictions, one or more of the Reporting Persons may purchase additional securities of the Issuer from time to time in open market or private transactions depending on their evaluation of the Issuer's business, prospects and financial condition, the market for the Issuer's securities, other developments concerning the Issuer, the reaction of the Issuer to the Reporting Persons' ownership of the Issuer's securities, other opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and general economic, money market and stock market conditions. In addition, depending upon the factors referred to above, the Reporting Persons may dispose of all or a portion of their securities of the Issuer at any time. Each of the Reporting Persons reserves the right to increase or decrease its holdings on such terms and at such times as each may decide. Consistent with their investment purpose, the Reporting Persons may engage in communications with persons associated with the Issuer, including shareholders of the Issuer, officers of the Issuer and/or members of the board of directors of the Issuer, to discuss matters regarding the Issuer including but not limited to its operations and strategic direction. As previously disclosed in the Original Schedule 13D, Ian Ratcliffe, an Executive Managing Partner of the Life Sciences Pulse strategy and an Executive Managing Director of Sands Capital Alternatives, served on the Issuer's board of directors. Following Mr. Ratcliffe's passing on July 5, 2026, he ceased to serve as a member of the Issuer's board of directors. No other employee, officer, partner or other affiliated person of any Reporting Person currently serves on the Issuer's board of directors, and the Reporting Persons do not currently intend to seek board representation. Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, as amended, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the matters described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, although the Reporting Persons reserve the right to formulate such plans or proposals in the future.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuling Luo | 13GPassive | 6.4% | 4.53M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Qiming Corporate GP VI, Ltd | 13GPassive | 10.2% | 7.07M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming Venture Partners VI, L.P. | 13GPassive | 9.9% | 6.88M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming GP VIII-HC, LLC | 13GPassive | 2.8% | 1.92M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming Venture Partners VIII-HC, L.P. | 13GPassive | 2.8% | 1.92M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming GP VIII, LLC | 13GPassive | 2.3% | 1.61M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming Venture Partners VIII Investments, LLC | 13GPassive | 2.3% | 1.61M | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Qiming Managing Directors Fund VI, L.P. | 13GPassive | 0.3% | 185.2K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Sands Capital Life Sciences Pulse Fund II, L.P. | 13D/AActivist | 6.1% | 4.23M | Jul 7, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The Reporting Persons acquired and hold the Common Stock for investment purposes in the ordinary course of Sands Pulse Fund II's investment activities. Subject to applicable legal requirements or contractual restrictions, one or more of the Reporting Persons may purchase additional securities of the Issuer from time to time in open market or private transactions depending on their evaluation of the Issuer's business, prospects and financial condition, the market for the Issuer's securities, other developments concerning the Issuer, the reaction of the Issuer to the Reporting Persons' ownership of the Issuer's securities, other opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and general economic, money market and stock market conditions. In addition, depending upon the factors referred to above, the Reporting Persons may dispose of all or a portion of their securities of the Issuer at any time. Each of the Reporting Persons reserves the right to increase or decrease its holdings on such terms and at such times as each may decide. Consistent with their investment purpose, the Reporting Persons may engage in communications with persons associated with the Issuer, including shareholders of the Issuer, officers of the Issuer and/or members of the board of directors of the Issuer, to discuss matters regarding the Issuer including but not limited to its operations and strategic direction. As previously disclosed in the Original Schedule 13D, Ian Ratcliffe, an Executive Managing Partner of the Life Sciences Pulse strategy and an Executive Managing Director of Sands Capital Alternatives, served on the Issuer's board of directors. Following Mr. Ratcliffe's passing on July 5, 2026, he ceased to serve as a member of the Issuer's board of directors. No other employee, officer, partner or other affiliated person of any Reporting Person currently serves on the Issuer's board of directors, and the Reporting Persons do not currently intend to seek board representation. Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, as amended, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the matters described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, although the Reporting Persons reserve the right to formulate such plans or proposals in the future. | ||||
| Sands Capital Alternatives, LLC | 13D/AActivist | 6.1% | 4.23M | Jul 7, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Original Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows: The Reporting Persons acquired and hold the Common Stock for investment purposes in the ordinary course of Sands Pulse Fund II's investment activities. Subject to applicable legal requirements or contractual restrictions, one or more of the Reporting Persons may purchase additional securities of the Issuer from time to time in open market or private transactions depending on their evaluation of the Issuer's business, prospects and financial condition, the market for the Issuer's securities, other developments concerning the Issuer, the reaction of the Issuer to the Reporting Persons' ownership of the Issuer's securities, other opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and general economic, money market and stock market conditions. In addition, depending upon the factors referred to above, the Reporting Persons may dispose of all or a portion of their securities of the Issuer at any time. Each of the Reporting Persons reserves the right to increase or decrease its holdings on such terms and at such times as each may decide. Consistent with their investment purpose, the Reporting Persons may engage in communications with persons associated with the Issuer, including shareholders of the Issuer, officers of the Issuer and/or members of the board of directors of the Issuer, to discuss matters regarding the Issuer including but not limited to its operations and strategic direction. As previously disclosed in the Original Schedule 13D, Ian Ratcliffe, an Executive Managing Partner of the Life Sciences Pulse strategy and an Executive Managing Director of Sands Capital Alternatives, served on the Issuer's board of directors. Following Mr. Ratcliffe's passing on July 5, 2026, he ceased to serve as a member of the Issuer's board of directors. No other employee, officer, partner or other affiliated person of any Reporting Person currently serves on the Issuer's board of directors, and the Reporting Persons do not currently intend to seek board representation. Except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, as amended, the Reporting Persons do not currently have any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the matters described in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, although the Reporting Persons reserve the right to formulate such plans or proposals in the future. | ||||