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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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(Amendment No. 1)*
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Appian Corporation (Name of Issuer) |
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
(CUSIP Number) |
06/30/2026 (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)
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 Rule 13d-1(c)
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| Rule 13d-1(d)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
RPD Fund Management LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,856,981.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.4 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, OO |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
RPD Opportunity Fund LP | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,856,981.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.4 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
RPD Opportunity LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,856,981.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.4 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Ahmet H. Okumus | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
TURKEY
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,856,981.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.4 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
Appian Corporation | |
| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102, United States of America | |
| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
RPD Fund Management LLC
RPD Opportunity Fund LP
RPD Opportunity LLC
Ahmet H. Okumus | |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
RPD Fund Management LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 47th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America
RPD Opportunity Fund LP
c/o RPD Fund Management LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 47th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America
RPD Opportunity LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 47th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America
Ahmet H. Okumus
c/o RPD Fund Management LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 47th Floor
New York, New York 10022
United States of America | |
| (c) | Citizenship:
RPD Fund Management LLC - Delaware
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - Delaware
RPD Opportunity LLC - Delaware
Ahmet H. Okumus - Republic of Turkey | |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | |
| (e) | CUSIP No.:
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| Item 3. | If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a: | |
| (a) | Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
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| (b) | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (c) | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (d) | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
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| (e) | An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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| (f) | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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| (g) | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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| (h) | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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| (i) | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
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| (j) | A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution: | |
| (k) | Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
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| Item 4. | Ownership | |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity LLC - 1,856,981
Ahmet H. Okumus - 1,856,981 | |
| (b) | Percent of class:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 4.4%
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 4.4%
RPD Opportunity LLC - 4.4%
Ahmet H. Okumus - 4.4% %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 0
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 0
RPD Opportunity LLC - 0
Ahmet H. Okumus - 0 | ||
| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity LLC - 1,856,981
Ahmet H. Okumus - 1,856,981 | ||
| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 0
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 0
RPD Opportunity LLC - 0
Ahmet H. Okumus - 0 | ||
| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
RPD Fund Management LLC - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity Fund LP - 1,856,981
RPD Opportunity LLC - 1,856,981
Ahmet H. Okumus - 1,856,981 | ||
| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
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Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. | |
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
Please see Exhibit B attached hereto. | ||
| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 10. | Certifications: |
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. |
| SIGNATURE | |
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.
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Comments accompanying signature: * Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his, her or its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose.
Exhibit Information
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Exhibit A - Joint Filing Agreement
Exhibit B - Control Person Identification |
Exhibit A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned agree that this Amendment 1 to the Schedule 13G dated August 14, 2026 relating to the Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Appian Corporation shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.
| RPD FUND MANAGEMENT LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Ahmet H. Okumus | |
| Name: Ahmet H. Okumus | ||
| Title: Managing Member | ||
| RPD OPPORTUNITY FUND LP | ||
| By: | RPD Opportunity LLC, its general partner | |
| By: | /s/ Ahmet H. Okumus | |
| Name: Ahmet H. Okumus | ||
| Title: Managing Member | ||
| RPD OPPORTUNITY LLC | ||
| By: | /s/ Ahmet H. Okumus | |
| Name: Ahmet H. Okumus | ||
| Title: Managing Member | ||
| AHMET H. OKUMUS | ||
| By: | /s/ Ahmet H. Okumus | |
Exhibit B
CONTROL PERSON IDENTIFICATION
Ahmet H. Okumus may be considered a control person of RPD Fund Management LLC and RPD Opportunity LLC.