Also Waives 100% of Remaining Non-Affiliate Lock-Ups, Provides Update on Portfolio Realize-and-Reinvest Model, and Bolsters Senior Team with Industry-Leading Talent
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 23, 2026--
Powerlaw Corp. (Nasdaq: PWRL) (the "Fund"), a publicly traded fund offering exposure to private technology companies, today announced a series of corporate actions designed to continue to deliver stockholder value:
-- The Fund's Board of Directors has approved an annual dividend program
for the Fund's fiscal year 2027, which begins on October 1, 2026, and has
declared the first three monthly dividends under the program. The Fund
intends to declare and pay monthly dividends to stockholders at an annual
rate of 6% based on the Fund's August 31, 2026 NAV of $16.23 per share,
which translates into a monthly dividend equal to $0.0812 per share. For
all stockholders of record as of October 20, 2026, the Fund intends to
pay the first dividend on October 30, 2026. The Board of Directors may
amend or terminate the dividend program at any time.
-- In addition to the above monthly dividends, the Fund intends to declare
required year-end tax distributions, if any, in December 2026 and pay
them during the first quarter of 2027.
-- To enhance market float and trading liquidity, the Fund has waived the
remaining lock-up restrictions for non-affiliated stockholders.
-- The strategic partial sale of the Fund's SpaceX shares to fund
dividends, tax distributions, and new private-market investments,
demonstrating the Fund's realize-and-reinvest model in action.
-- The appointment of three senior professionals at Powerlaw Capital Group,
LLC ("Powerlaw"), strengthening capabilities across deal execution,
corporate strategy, distribution channels, and investor relations.
Building on the private-market expertise of Akkadian Ventures, the Fund listed its shares on May 27, 2026 to unlock private market value for public investors by giving them exposure to some of the world's most sought-after private company investment opportunities that historically have been reserved for institutional investors.
"We are focused on liquidity, value creation, and long-term compounding growth. Today's announcements reflect our commitment to building a vital, long-term platform that converts private market growth into tangible value for our stockholders," said Mike Dinsdale, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.
Initiation of Monthly Dividend
The Fund's Board of Directors approved a monthly dividend, to be declared quarterly, for the Fund's fiscal year 2027 which begins on October 1, 2026. The dividend will have a 6% annual rate based on the Fund's August 31, 2026 NAV of $16.23 per share, which translates into a monthly dividend equal to $0.0812 per share. The Fund's Board of Directors has already declared the monthly dividends for the Fund's first fiscal quarter of 2027. For all stockholders of record as of October 20, 2026, the Fund intends to make the first monthly dividend on October 30, 2026. Based on the September 18, 2026 closing share price on Nasdaq of $11.39 and assuming that a stockholder bought Fund shares at that price prior to the first record date of October 20, 2026, that the stockholder continues to hold those shares through and including the record date for the monthly dividend in September 2027 and that the monthly dividend is declared and paid by the Board of Directors in its discretion at the rate of $0.0812 per share each month during the Fund's fiscal year 2027, the monthly dividend represents approximately an 8.6% effective annualized dividend yield.
For the months of October, November, and December of 2026, the Fund's Board of Directors has approved the following specific dividends:
Month Record Date Payable Date Per Share ---------- ------------ ------------- ---------- October 10/20/2026 10/30/2026 $0.0812 ---------- ------------ ------------- ---------- November 11/20/2026 11/30/2026 $0.0812 ---------- ------------ ------------- ---------- December 12/21/2026 12/30/2026 $0.0812 ---------- ------------ ------------- ----------
Subject to the availability of adequate cash returns from potential future portfolio realizations, the Fund intends to maintain a regular monthly dividend cadence. There is no guarantee that the Fund will have sufficient cash available to fund dividends. Because the monthly dividend rate is intended to be adjusted annually based on the corresponding August 31 NAV, the size of the monthly dividend could be adjusted annually to reflect the value of the portfolio. The Fund's Board of Directors may terminate the dividend program at any time.
Annual Tax Distribution
In addition to the above-described monthly dividends, the Fund intends to declare required year-end tax distributions, if any, in December 2026 and pay them during the first quarter of 2027.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Stockholders may choose how they receive the monthly dividends and any annual year-end tax distributions. Stockholders are automatically enrolled in the Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). Pursuant to the terms of the DRIP, any stockholders who have not opted out at least five business days prior to the applicable record date will have any dividends or distributions reinvested in additional shares to be issued by the Fund. Additional details, deadlines, and instructions about participation in the DRIP are available in the Fund's prospectus and in the FAQ in the Investor Relations section of the Fund's website at pwrl.com. The Fund's prospectus is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at sec.gov, and it is also available on the Fund's website at pwrl.com.
Early Waiver of Non-Affiliate Lock-Ups
As of the Fund's May 27, 2026 direct listing, the Fund's stockholders were subject to agreements with the Fund that attached lock-up restrictions to their shares and provided a fixed schedule for the expiration of those restrictions. Effective September 24, 2026, the Fund has waived those remaining lock-up restrictions with respect to the remaining shares, which would have otherwise been released on November 23, 2026. Based on this waiver, 13,716,695 additional shares are eligible for immediate sale in the public market on September 24, 2026. This lock-up waiver does not apply to any stockholders who are directors, officers, employees, or contractors to the Fund, and also does not affect any lock-up agreements that any stockholder has entered into with a third party other than the Fund.
Portfolio Gain Realization and Reinvestment
On September 2, 2026, the Fund sold its first tranche of SpaceX shares that the Fund received from the applicable third-party investment vehicles, and netted approximately $19.0 million ($140/share). This partial disposition of the Fund's largest position is evidence of its realize-and-reinvest model in action.
Ben Black, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer, added, "Our strategy focuses on identifying and investing in category-defining private technology companies that can potentially generate top-decile returns. As mature holdings hit key liquidity milestones, our realize-and-reinvest model offers the potential to return meaningful capital directly to stockholders while continuously funding the next generation of industry leaders. This disciplined investment cycle is designed to compound value for investors over the long term. By offering public investors exposure to these private-market returns at compelling valuations, Powerlaw is establishing a new standard for venture investing."
Strategic Leadership Additions
Powerlaw is pleased to announce three senior leadership additions:
-- Aayush Phumbhra, Senior Vice President / Partner: Co-founder of Chegg,
Inc. $(CHGG)$, with two decades of experience as an entrepreneur,
operator, and investor across leading technology companies and venture
funds.
-- Steve Blatney, Vice President, Channel & Distribution: Drives
institutional market coverage and distribution strategy, backed by
executive capital markets roles across Citi-ONE ATS, Nasdaq Private
Market, and Galileo Global Securities.
-- Nicole Bellefeuille, Vice President, Investor Relations: Brings deep
investor relations and market strategy expertise, drawing on senior
product marketing experience at BlackRock and dedicated investor
relations experience at Makena Capital and Farallon Capital Management.
"We are adding key leadership talent across critical functions to drive our growth, execute our broader strategy, and scale for the future," said Mike Dinsdale.
Investor Conference Call & Webcast
The Fund's management will host a conference call and live webcast on September 30, 2026, to discuss today's corporate announcements and answer investor questions.
-- Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
-- Time: 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET
-- Webcast & Question Submission: Investors and interested parties may
register for the webcast and submit questions in advance by visiting the
Events page in the Investor Relations section of the Fund's website at
pwrl.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be made available on the
website following the event.
Notes on Dividends and Distributions
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