<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001295357-11-000011.txt : 20111116
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001295357-11-000011
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20111114
FILED AS OF DATE:		20111116
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20111116

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SPS COMMERCE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001092699
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
		IRS NUMBER:				411593154

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		333 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1000
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55402
		BUSINESS PHONE:		612-435-9400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		333 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1000
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55402

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SPVC AFFILIATES FUND I, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001039498
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34702
		FILM NUMBER:		111210349

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIREI
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9529957474

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ST PAUL VENTURE CAPITAL AFFILIATES FUND I LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970516

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SPVC IV, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001258187
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34702
		FILM NUMBER:		111210348

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9529957465

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ST PAUL VENTURE CAPITAL IV LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030804

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SPVC V, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001258188
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34702
		FILM NUMBER:		111210347

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9529957465

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ST PAUL VENTURE CAPITAL V LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030804

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SPVC VI, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001258189
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34702
		FILM NUMBER:		111210346

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9529957465

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		STE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344

	FORMER NAME:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ST PAUL VENTURE CAPITAL VI LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030804

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Split Rock Partners LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295357

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34702
		FILM NUMBER:		111210350

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		SUITE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
		BUSINESS PHONE:		952- 995-7474

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10400 VIKING DR
		STREET 2:		SUITE 550
		CITY:			EDEN PRAIRIE
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55344
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        <footnote id="F1">Represents securities held directly by SPVC Affiliates Fund I, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC.  Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC.  Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to three individuals who require a two-thirds vote to act.  Split Rock Partners, LLC may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities.  Split Rock Partners, LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.  This report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the reporting persons is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents a pro-rata distribution of Common Stock of the Issuer by SPVC IV, LLC without consideration to its members.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Represents securities held directly by SPVC IV, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC.  Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC.  Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to three individuals who require a two-thirds vote to act.  Split Rock Partners, LLC may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities.  Split Rock Partners, LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.  This report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the reporting persons is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Represents a pro-rata distribution of Common Stock of the Issuer by SPVC V, LLC without consideration to its members.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Represents securities held directly by SPVC V, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC.  Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC.  Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to three individuals who require a two-thirds vote to act.  Split Rock Partners, LLC may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities.  Split Rock Partners, LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.  This report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the reporting persons is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Represents a pro-rata distribution of Common Stock of the Issuer by SPVC VI, LLC without consideration to its members.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Represents securities held directly by SPVC VI, LLC, which is jointly managed by Split Rock Partners, LLC and Vesbridge Partners, LLC.  Voting and investment power over the shares, however, has been delegated solely to Split Rock Partners, LLC.  Split Rock Partners, LLC has delegated voting and investment decisions with respect to the shares to three individuals who require a two-thirds vote to act.  Split Rock Partners, LLC may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of the reported securities.  Split Rock Partners, LLC disclaims any beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.  This report shall not be deemed an admission that any of the reporting persons is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.</footnote>
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