FORM 4

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

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
Atlas Venture Fund XII, L.P.
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc. [AVTE]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
_____ Director __X__ 10% Owner
_____ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below)
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)

300 TECHNOLOGY SQ. 8TH FLOOR
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2021
(Street)

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed(Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing
(Check applicable line)

______ Form Filed by One Reporting Person
__X__ Form Filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned

1.Title of Security (Instr. 3)

2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)

2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)

3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)

4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)

5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)

6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)

7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Code

V

Amount

(A) or (D)

Price

Common Stock

07/02/2021 C 2,568,165A (1) 2,568,165D (2)  

Common Stock

07/02/2021 P 535,714A $143,103,879D (2)  


Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

1. Title of Derivative Security
(Instr. 3)

2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security

3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)

3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)

4. Transaction Code
(Instr. 8)

5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4, and 5)

6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)

7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)

8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)

9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)

10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)

11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Code

V

(A)

(D)

Date Exercisable

Expiration Date

Title

Amount or Number of Shares

Series A Preferred Stock

(1) 07/02/2021 C  7,976,754  (1)   (1)

Common Stock

2,568,165 (1) 0 D (2)  


Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / AddressRelationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther

Atlas Venture Fund XII, L.P.
300 TECHNOLOGY SQ. 8TH FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

  X  

Atlas Venture Associates XII, L.P.
300 TECHNOLOGY SQ. 8TH FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

  X  

Atlas Venture Associates XII, LLC
300 TECHNOLOGY SQ. 8TH FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

  X  

Explanation of Responses:

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock was convertible at any time at the holder's election and automatically upon the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering. The Preferred Stock converted into Common Stock on a one-for-3.1060103 basis upon the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering without payment or additional consideration. The Preferred Stock had no expiration date.

The shares are held directly by Atlas Venture Fund XII, L.P. ("Atlas Fund XII"). The general partner of Atlas Fund XII is Atlas Venture Associates XII, L.P. ("AVA XII LP"). Atlas Venture Associates XII, LLC ("AVA XII LLC") is the general partner of AVA XII LP. Each of AVA XII LP and AVA XII LLC disclaim Section 16 beneficial ownership of the securities owned by Atlas Fund XII, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any.



Signatures

Atlas Venture Fund XII, L.P. By: Atlas Venture Associates XII, L.P., Its: General Partner By: Atlas Venture Associates XII, LLC, Its General Partner, By: /s/ Ommer Chohan

07/06/2021

Atlas Venture Associates XII, L.P., By: Atlas Venture Associates XII, LLC, Its General Partner, By: /s/ Ommer Chohan

07/06/2021

Atlas Venture Associates XII, LLC, By: /s/ Ommer Chohan

07/06/2021
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