SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by Embark Technology Inc. (Amendment)

SEC Form SC 13D/A filed by Embark Technology Inc. (Amendment)

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SC 13D/A 1 d486576dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A SC 13D/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)*

EMBARK TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

29079J103

(CUSIP Number)

SC US (TTGP), Ltd.

2800 Sand Hill Road

Suite 101

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Attention: Douglas M. Leone

Telephone: (650) 854-3927

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

with copies to:

Craig Marcus

Ropes & Gray LLP

800 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(617) 951-7802

May 15, 2023

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

*	The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Growth Fund VII, L.P. (“GFVII”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Growth VII Principals Fund, L.P. (“GFVII PF”, collectively with GFVII, the “GFVII Funds”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Venture Fund XV, L.P. (“SC XV”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Venture Partners Fund XV (Q), L.P. (“STPQ XV”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Venture Partners Fund XV, L.P. (“STP XV”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. Sequoia Capital U.S. Venture XV Principals Fund, L.P. (“SC XV PF”, collectively with SC XV, STPQ XV and STP XV, the “SC XV Funds”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. SC U.S. Growth VII Management, L.P. (“GFVII Management”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. SC U.S. Venture XV Management, L.P. (“SC XV Management”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) PN
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands


1.		Names of Reporting Persons. SC US (TTGP), Ltd. (“SC US (TTGP)”)
2.		Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☐
3.		SEC Use Only
4.		Source of Funds (See Instructions) OO
5.		Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ☐
6.		Citizenship or Place of Organization Cayman Islands

Except as set forth in this Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment No. 1”), the initial Schedule 13D filed on November 19, 2021 (the “Original 13D”) remains in effect, and capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have such respective meanings, as defined in such Original 13D. The information set forth in response to the Item below shall be deemed to be a response to all Items where such information is relevant. The information set forth in the Exhibits to the Original 13D is expressly incorporated herein by reference and the response to each Item of this Statement is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of such Exhibits.

The Reporting Persons are filing this Amendment to reflect its new percentage beneficial ownership in the Issuer, which has decreased as a result of an increased in the number of shares of outstanding Class A Common Stock of the Company.

ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Item 5 are hereby amended and restated in their entirety as follows:

(a) The aggregate number of Class A Common Stock and the percentage of total outstanding Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons is set forth below. References to percentage ownerships of Class A Common Stock in this Statement are based upon the 19,695,752 shares of Class A Common Stock stated to be outstanding as of May 9, 2023, as reported in the Company’s 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2023. The Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 2,657,204 shares of Class A Common Stock, which constitutes approximately 14.7% of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Act. The filing of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that a Reporting Person beneficially owns those shares held by any other Reporting Person.

GFVII beneficially owns 933,966 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 4.7% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

GFVII PF beneficially owns 55,342 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 0.3% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

SC XV beneficially owns 1,281,580 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 6.5% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

STPQ XV beneficially owns 77,130 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 0.4% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

STP XV beneficially owns 27,704 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 0.1% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

SC XV PF beneficially owns 281,482 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 1.4% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

GF VII Management, as the general partner of the GF VII Funds, may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 989,308 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 5.0% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

SC XV Management, as the general partner of the SC XV Funds, may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 1,667,896 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 8.5% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

SC US (TTGP), as the general partner of GF VII Management and SC XV Management, may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 2,657,206 shares of Class A Common Stock, which represents approximately 13.5% of the outstanding Class A Common Stock calculated in accordance with the requirements of Rule 13d-3 under the Act.

By virtue of the relationship described herein, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to constitute a “group” for purposes of Rule 13(d)(3) of the Act. As a member of a group, each Reporting Person may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power with respect to, and therefore beneficially own, the shares beneficially owned by members of the group as a whole. The filing of this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that a Reporting Person beneficially owns those shares held by any other member of the group. In addition, each Reporting Person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities reported herein except to the extent such Reporting Person actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such securities.

(b) The number of Class A Common Stock as to which each of the Reporting Persons has sole or shared power to vote, direct the vote, dispose or direct the disposition are as set forth in rows seven through ten of the cover pages hereof. The information set forth in Item 2 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 5(b).

SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: May 18, 2023


		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. GROWTH FUND VII, L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Growth VII Management, L.P. A Cayman Islands limited partnership, Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd. A Cayman Islands limited liability company, Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. GROWTH VII PRINCIPALS FUND, L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Growth VII Management, L.P.
		A Cayman Islands limited partnership,
		Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. VENTURE FUND XV, L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Venture XV Management, L.P. A Cayman Islands limited partnership, Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory


		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. VENTURE PARTNERS FUND XV (Q), L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Venture XV Management, L.P. A Cayman Islands limited partnership, Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. VENTURE PARTNERS FUND XV, L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Venture XV Management, L.P. A Cayman Islands limited partnership, Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

		SEQUOIA CAPITAL U.S. VENTURE XV PRINCIPALS FUND, L.P.

		By: SC U.S. Venture XV Management, L.P. A Cayman Islands limited partnership, Its General Partner

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

		SC U.S. GROWTH VII MANAGEMENT, L.P.

		By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.
		A Cayman Islands limited liability company
		Its General Partner

		/s/ Douglas Leone
		Name: Douglas Leone
		Title: Authorized Signatory

SC U.S. VENTURE XV MANAGEMENT, L.P.

By: SC US (TTGP), Ltd.

A Cayman Islands limited liability company

Its General Partner

/s/ Douglas Leone

Name: Douglas Leone

Title: Authorized Signatory

SC US (TTGP), Ltd.

/s/ Douglas Leone

Name: Douglas Leone

Title: Authorized Signatory

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Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned by

Each

Reporting

Person

With

Sole Voting Power

0

Shared Voting Power

933,966

Sole Dispositive Power

0

Shared Dispositive Power

933,966