0001104659-20-019459.txt : 20200213 0001104659-20-019459.hdr.sgml : 20200213 20200212182333 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-20-019459 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200213 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200212 GROUP MEMBERS: KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: KPCB XIV FOUNDERS FUND, LLC SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BEYOND MEAT, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001655210 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000] IRS NUMBER: 264087597 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-91355 FILM NUMBER: 20606096 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 119 STANDARD STREET CITY: EL SEGUNDO STATE: CA ZIP: 90245 BUSINESS PHONE: 866-756-4112 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 119 STANDARD STREET CITY: EL SEGUNDO STATE: CA ZIP: 90245 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Savage River, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20151008 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers XIV, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505781 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2750 SAND HILL ROAD CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 94025 BUSINESS PHONE: 650-233-2750 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2750 SAND HILL ROAD CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 94025 SC 13G 1 tm207548d8_sc13g.htm SC 13G

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Schedule 13G

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d)
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2 (b)

(Amendment No. _____)*

Beyond Meat, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

08862E109

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2019

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

¨ Rule 13d-1(b)

¨ Rule 13d-1(c)

x Rule 13d-1(d)

*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).

(Continued on following pages)

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Exhibit Index on Page 8

CUSIP #08862E109

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers XIV, LLC (“KPCB XIV”)
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ¨ (b) x
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	5	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,152,614 shares, except that KPCB XIV Associates, LLC (“Associates”), the managing member of KPCB XIV, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.
	6	SHARED VOTING POWER See response to row 5.
	7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,152,614 shares, except that Associates, the managing member of KPCB XIV, may be deemed to have sole power to dispose of these shares.
	8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER See response to row 7.

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON	3,152,614
10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	¨
11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9	5.1%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON	OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS KPCB XIV Founders Fund, LLC (“KPCB XIV Founders”)
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ¨ (b) x
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	5	SOLE VOTING POWER 266,707 shares, except that Associates, the managing member of KPCB XIV Founders, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.
	6	SHARED VOTING POWER See response to row 5.
	7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 266,707 shares, except that Associates, the managing member of KPCB XIV Founders, may be deemed to have sole power to dispose of these shares.
	8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER See response to row 7.

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON	266,707
10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	¨
11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9	0.4%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON	OO

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1	NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS KPCB XIV Associates, LLC
2	CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ¨ (b) x
3	SEC USE ONLY
4	CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware

NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH	5	SOLE VOTING POWER 3,419,321 shares, of which 3,152,614 are directly owned by KPCB XIV and 266,707 are directly owned by KPCB XIV Founders. Associates, the managing member of KPCB XIV and KPCB XIV Founders, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.
	6	SHARED VOTING POWER See response to row 5.
	7	SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,419,321 shares, of which 3,152,614 are directly owned by KPCB XIV and 266,707 are directly owned by KPCB XIV Founders. Associates, the managing member of KPCB XIV and KPCB XIV Founders, may be deemed to have sole power to dispose of these shares.
	8	SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER See response to row 7.

9	AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON	3,419,321
10	CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES	¨
11	PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9	5.6%
12	TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON	OO

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ITEM 1(A).

NAME OF ISSUER

Beyond Meat, Inc. (the “Issuer”)

ITEM 1(B).

ADDRESS OF ISSUER’S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES

119 Standard Street

El Segundo, CA 90245

ITEM 2(A).

NAME OF PERSONS FILING

This Schedule is filed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers XIV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, KPCB XIV Founders Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and KPCB XIV Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The foregoing entities are collectively referred to as the “Reporting Persons.”

ITEM 2(B).

ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The address for each of the Reporting Persons is:

c/o Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
2750 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, California 94025

ITEM 2(C).

CITIZENSHIP

See Row 4 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

ITEM 2(D).

TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES

Common Stock, $.0001 par value

ITEM 2(E).

CUSIP NUMBER

08862E109

ITEM 3.

If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

Not applicable.

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ITEM 4.

OWNERSHIP

The following information with respect to the ownership of the ordinary shares of the Issuer by the persons filing this Statement is provided as of December 31, 2019:

(a) Amount beneficially owned:

See Row 9 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

(b) Percent of Class:

See Row 11 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

See Row 5 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

See Row 6 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

See Row 7 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

(iv)

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

See Row 8 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

ITEM 5.

OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.

OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.

Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited liability company agreements of the Reporting Persons, the members of such entities may be deemed to have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from, the sale of shares of the Issuer owned by each such entity of which they are a member.

ITEM 7.

IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY

Not applicable.

ITEM 8.

IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.

Not applicable.

ITEM 9.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.

Not applicable.

ITEM 10.

CERTIFICATION.

Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: February 12, 2020

	KLEINER PERKINS CAUFIELD & BYERS XIV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By: KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer


	KPCB XIV FOUNDERS FUND, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By: KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer


	KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

	Found on Sequentially
Exhibit	Numbered Page

Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing	9

CUSIP #08862E109

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exhibit A

Agreement of Joint Filing

The undersigned hereby agree that a single Schedule 13G (or any amendment thereto) relating to the common stock of the Issuer shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that this Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to such Schedule 13G.

Date: February 12, 2020

	KLEINER PERKINS CAUFIELD & BYERS XIV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By: KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer


	KPCB XIV FOUNDERS FUND, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By: KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its managing member

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer


	KPCB XIV ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

	By:	/s/ Susan Biglieri
		Susan Biglieri
		Chief Financial Officer