WinVest Acquisition Corp. Announces Extension of Termination Date and Additional Contribution to Trust Account to Extend Termination Date

Rhea-AI Summary

WinVest Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WINV) has announced a one-month extension of its deadline to complete an initial business combination, moving from August 17, 2025, to September 17, 2025. To facilitate this extension, the company has deposited $30,000 (approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share) into its trust account.

The funds were obtained through the company's third drawdown on a $90,000 unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note issued to WinVest SPAC LLC on June 16, 2025. This extension aims to provide additional time for WINV to complete its initial business combination.

Positive

• Additional time secured to complete business combination
• Trust account funding maintained through sponsor support
• Board approval obtained for extension

Negative

• Delay in completing initial business combination
• Additional funding required for extension
• Uncertainty about successful completion within new deadline

Cambridge, MA, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WinVest Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WINV, the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved an extension of the period of time available to the Company to consummate an initial business combination by one month from August 17, 2025 to September 17, 2025 (the “Termination Date”), as permitted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete an initial business combination.

In connection with the extension, $30,000 (representing approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share of common stock issued in the Company’s initial public offering) has been deposited into the trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering pursuant to the Company’s third drawdown upon an unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $90,000 issued by the Company to WinVest SPAC LLC (the “Sponsor”) on June 16, 2025.

About WinVest Acquisition Corp.

WinVest Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, including statements about the successful consummation of the Company’s initial business combination, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

Contact:

WinVest Acquisition Corp.
Manish Jhunjhunwala
(617) 658-3094

FAQ

What is the new termination date for WinVest Acquisition Corp. (WINV)?

WinVest Acquisition Corp. has extended its termination date to September 17, 2025, a one-month extension from the previous date of August 17, 2025.

How much did WINV deposit into the trust account for the extension?

WINV deposited $30,000, which represents approximately $0.116 per unredeemed share of common stock from the company's initial public offering.

What is the source of funds for WINV's extension deposit?

The funds came from the company's third drawdown on an unsecured non-interest-bearing promissory note of $90,000 issued by WinVest SPAC LLC on June 16, 2025.

Why did WinVest Acquisition Corp. extend its termination date?

The extension was approved to provide additional time for the Company to complete an initial business combination.

What approvals were required for WINV's extension?

The extension was approved by WinVest Acquisition Corp.'s Board of Directors and was permitted under the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.