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Vivek Ramaswamy Sells All Shares in BuzzFeed
Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur who won the Republican Party’s nomination for Ohio governor this month, has sold off all his shares in BuzzFeed. The transaction was reported on May 15, 2026. The sale removes any remaining financial stake the nominee held in the digital media company.
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Vivek Ramaswamy has sold all of his shares in BuzzFeed following his win of the Republican Party’s nomination for Ohio governor this month. The biotech entrepreneur completed the sale of his entire stake in the digital media company, according to a regulatory filing reported on May 15, 2026.
The move severs his financial connection to BuzzFeed at a time when he prepares for the general election campaign. Ramaswamy’s departure from the shareholder roster comes after a period in which he held the investment while pursuing elected office. BuzzFeed has faced ongoing challenges in the digital advertising market and has restructured its operations in recent years.
The timing of the sale aligns with ethics norms that often encourage candidates to divest holdings that could present conflicts of interest. Ramaswamy’s campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the transaction or its motivation.
Background on the Investment Ramaswamy first acquired shares in BuzzFeed during its period as a publicly traded company. The stake represented a small portion of his overall portfolio, which has largely been focused on biotechnology ventures he founded and led.
The sale occurs as Ramaswamy transitions from business to full-time political activity. Ohio’s gubernatorial race is scheduled for November 2026, with the general election campaign now underway following the primary nomination.
