WinVest Acquisition Corp. Files 8-K on Financial Obligation

TL;DR

WINV filed an 8-K on Jan 15, 2025, about a new financial obligation.

AI Summary

On January 15, 2025, WinVest Acquisition Corp. filed an 8-K report detailing the creation of a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in Delaware with its principal office in Cambridge, MA, is involved in the blank checks industry.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a new financial commitment or obligation for WinVest Acquisition Corp., which could impact its financial structure and future operations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The creation of a direct financial obligation can introduce new risks related to debt servicing and financial stability.

Key Numbers

• 001-40796 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's filing with the SEC.)
• 86-2451181 — IRS Number (Company's tax identification number.)

Key Players & Entities

• WinVest Acquisition Corp. (company) — Registrant
• January 15, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• Cambridge, MA (location) — Business address

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — ck Market LLC Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share WINV The Nasdaq Stock Mar
• $180,000 — missory note in the principal amount of $180,000 (the "Promissory Note") to WinVest SPAC
• $30,000 — e to time in up to six equal amounts of $30,000, such amount representing approximately
• $0.116 — such amount representing approximately $0.116 per unredeemed Public Share (as defined

Filing Documents

• form8-k.htm (8-K) — 48KB
• 0001493152-25-002369.txt ( ) — 278KB
• winv-20250115.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• winv-20250115_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 27KB
• winv-20250115_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 37KB
• winv-20250115_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 26KB
• form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 8KB

From the Filing

UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 15, 2025 WINVEST ACQUISITION CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-40796 86-2451181 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 125 Cambridgepark Drive , Suite 301 Cambridge , Massachusetts 02140 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 658-3094 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock, one redeemable Warrant, and one right WINVU The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share WINV The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Warrants to acquire 1/2 of a share of Common Stock WINVW The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Rights to acquire one-fifteenth of one share of Common Stock WINVR The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934(240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement or a Registrant. As previously disclosed, on December 16, 2024, WinVest Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $180,000 (the "Promissory Note") to WinVest SPAC LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Sponsor"), pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan to the Company up to $180,000 in connection with the extension of the date (the "Termination Date") by which the Company must consummate an initial business combination ("Business Combination") . The Promissory Note does not bear interest and matures upon the earlier of (a) the closing of a Business Combination and (b) the Company's liquidation. The principal of the Promissory Note may be drawn down from time to time in up to six equal amounts of $30,000, such amount representing approximately $0.116 per unredeemed Public Share (as defined below). In the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, the Promissory Note will be repaid only from amounts remaining outside of the trust account (the "Trust Account") established in connection with the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO"), if any. On January 15, 2025, the Company effected the second drawdown of $30,000 under the Promissory Note and caused the Sponsor to deposit such sum into the Trust Account in connection with the extension of the Termination Date from January 17, 2025 to February 17, 2025. Such amounts will be distributed either to: (i) all of the holders of shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued as part of the units sold in the IPO ("Public Shares") upon the Company's liquidation, or (ii) holders of Public Shares who elect to have their shares redeemed in connection with the consummation of a Business Combination. SIGNATURE 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. Dated: January 15, 2025 WINVEST ACQUISITION CORP. By: /s/ Manish Jhunjhunwala Name: Manish Jhunjhunwala Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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