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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2024

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On April 30, 2024, Muhammad Aaqib Gadit notified DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his desire to step down from his current role as Chief Revenue Officer upon the commencement of employment of a successor. At such time, Mr. Gadit shall become an advisor to the Company to transition his responsibilities for a period of time to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Mr. Gadit.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.