WinVest Acquisition Corp. Files 8-K on Financial Obligation

TL;DR

WINV filed an 8-K on 10/17/25 about a new financial obligation.

AI Summary

On October 17, 2025, WinVest Acquisition Corp. filed an 8-K report detailing the creation of a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in Delaware, is involved in the 'Blank Checks' industry and has its principal executive offices in Cambridge, MA.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a new financial commitment or debt 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 repayment and financial stability.

Key Numbers

• 001-40796 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's filing with the SEC.)
• 86-2451181 — EIN (Employer Identification Number for tax purposes.)

Key Players & Entities

• WinVest Acquisition Corp. (company) — Registrant
• October 17, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• Cambridge, MA (location) — Business address

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.0001 — ts Group Inc. Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share WINV OTC Markets Group In
• $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. In the event that the Company does not

Filing Documents

• form8-k.htm (8-K) — 44KB
• 0001493152-25-018436.txt ( ) — 261KB
• winv-20251017.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
• winv-20251017_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 27KB
• winv-20251017_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 37KB
• winv-20251017_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 26KB
• form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB

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): October 17, 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 OTC Markets Group Inc. Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share WINV OTC Markets Group Inc. Warrants to acquire 1/2 of a share of Common Stock WINVW OTC Markets Group Inc. Rights to acquire one-fifteenth of one share of Common Stock WINVR OTC Markets Group Inc. 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 September 16, 2025, 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. 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 October 10, 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 October 17, 2025 to November 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: October 17, 2025 WINVEST ACQUISITION CORP. By: /s/ Manish Jhunjhunwala Name: Manish Jhunjhunwala Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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