# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001721789
**File Stem:** 0001209191-23-013201
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 11452
**Document Hash:** fbcc60994d29965ef5c6c44ae0ba0e27
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001209191-23-013201.hdr.sgml**: 20230227

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001209191-23-013201

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230215

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230227

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230227

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GV 2016, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001721789
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-54892
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23675819

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-335-5278

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Alphabet Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001652044
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370]
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-54892
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23675818

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-253-0000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GV 2016 GP, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001722204
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-54892
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23675820

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-335-5278

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94043
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GV 2016 GP, L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001722201
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-54892
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23675821

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 94043
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-335-5278

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY
- **CITY:** MOUNTAIN VIEW
- **STATE:** MA
- **ZIP:** 94043
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Starco Brands, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001539850
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-ADVERTISING AGENCIES [7311]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 271781753
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 250 26TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** SANTA MONICA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90402
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 818-760-1644

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 250 26TH STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** SANTA MONICA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 90402

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Insynergy Products, Inc
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20120118

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>GV 2016 GP, L.L.C.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Starco Brands, Inc. [ STCB ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>GV 2016 GP, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Starco Brands, Inc. [ STCB ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>GV 2016, L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Starco Brands, Inc. [ STCB ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Alphabet Inc.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>1600 AMPHITHEATRE PARKWAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Starco Brands, Inc. [ STCB ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-02-15 | **4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director   [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below)   [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class A Common Stock | 57535013<sup>(1)(2)(3)</sup> | I | By GV 2016, L.P.<sup>(4)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) GV 2016, L.P. (the "2016 Partnership") directly acquired these securities on February 15, 2023, upon completion of, and as consideration for, the sale of shares of the equity of Soylent Nutrition, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Soylent"), to the Issuer, in connection with the merger (the "Merger") of the Issuer's subsidiary, Starco Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub") with and into Soylent, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated February 14, 2023, entered into by and among:  (i) the Issuer; (ii) Merger Sub; (iii) Soylent; and (iv) Hamilton Start, LLC, solely in its capacity as the representative of the Soylent equityholders.

(2) Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, as a former preferred stockholder of Soylent, the 2016 Partnership may also be entitled to receive in the future additional shares ("Adjustment Shares") of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock in connection with a post-closing adjustment (the "Post-Closing Adjustment"), subject to the final determination of calculations of Soylent's working capital, cash at closing, indebtedness at closing and certain unpaid Merger transaction expenses in excess of the amount reimbursed by the Issuer.

(3) The 2016 Partnership's right to receive any Adjustment Shares issuable pursuant to the Post Closing Adjustment provision in the Merger Agreement became fixed and irrevocable on February 15, 2023, the effective date of the Merger.

(4) The securities reported in this row are directly held by the 2016 Partnership. The general partner of the 2016 Partnership is GV 2016 GP, L.P. ("2016 GP"). The general partner of 2016 GP is GV 2016 GP, L.L.C. ("2016 LLC"). The sole managing member of 2016 LLC is Alphabet Holdings LLC ("Alphabet Holdings"). The sole managing member of Alphabet Holdings is XXVI Holdings Inc. ("XXVI"). The controlling stockholder of XXVI is Alphabet Inc. Each of 2016 GP, 2016 LLC, Alphabet Holdings, XXVI, and Alphabet Inc. may be deemed to have voting and investment discretion over the securities directly beneficially owned by the 2016 Partnership. Each of the aforementioned parties disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

**Signature:** /s/ Inga Goldbard, General Counsel of GV 2016 GP, L.L.C.  
**Date:** 2023-02-27

**Signature:** /s/ Inga Goldbard, General Counsel of GV 2016 GP, L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-02-27

**Signature:** /s/ Inga Goldbard, General Counsel of GV 2016, L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-02-27

**Signature:** /s/ Kathryn W. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Alphabet Inc.  
**Date:** 2023-02-27

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**