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Texas Ventures (TVA) CFO Troy Rillo also appointed Chief Executive Officer

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Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp reported that Chief Executive Officer Kevin McGurn resigned effective immediately on April 22, 2026. The company states his resignation did not result from any dispute or disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

The board appointed Troy Rillo as the new Chief Executive Officer on the same date, and he will also continue serving as Chief Financial Officer. Rillo, 57, has been CFO since September 2025 and is a long-time partner at Yorkville Advisors with extensive corporate finance and securities law experience.

Rillo holds several leadership roles at Yorkville affiliates and other acquisition vehicles, and is a partner of Yorkville Advisors, an affiliate of the company’s sponsor. The filing notes no new employment agreement or compensatory arrangement tied to his CEO appointment, and no family relationships or related-party transactions beyond those previously disclosed.

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Texas Ventures combines CEO and CFO roles under existing finance leader.

Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp announced the immediate resignation of CEO Kevin McGurn, explicitly stating it was not due to any dispute or disagreement. On the same day, the board elevated existing CFO Troy Rillo to also serve as CEO.

Rillo brings deep capital markets and securities law expertise through his long tenure at Yorkville Advisors and leadership roles at Yorkville-affiliated entities and other acquisition vehicles. This background aligns with the company’s acquisition-focused structure but concentrates senior executive responsibilities in one individual.

The filing emphasizes there is no new employment agreement or equity award linked to the CEO appointment, and highlights Rillo’s indirect connection to the sponsor via Yorkville Advisors. Governance implications center on role concentration and sponsor affiliation, while future disclosures may clarify how responsibilities are allocated across his multiple positions.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
New CEO age 57 years Age of Troy Rillo at appointment as CEO
CFO tenure start September 2025 Troy Rillo has served as CFO since this month
Yorkville Advisors tenure since 2004 Rillo’s long-standing role as partner at Yorkville Advisors
CFO Yorkville Acquisition Corp since August 2025 Rillo’s additional CFO role at Yorkville Acquisition Corp
CFO Blue Water Acquisition Corp III since November 2025 Rillo’s CFO role at Blue Water Acquisition Corp III
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
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Chief Executive Officer financial
"his resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Company"
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Chief Financial Officer financial
"Mr. Rillo will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company"
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"Co-Chief Executive Officer of Yorkville Securities LLC, an SEC registered broker-dealer"
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"an affiliated SEC-registered investment adviser focused on branded investment products"
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Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"no transactions involving Mr. Rillo that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
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UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026

 

 

Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Cayman Islands   001-42609   98-1802457
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1012 Springfield Avenue    
Mountainside, NJ   07092
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(201) 985-8300 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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 Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant   TVACU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share   TVA   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50   TVACW   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 x

 

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Departure of Executive Officer

 

On April 22, 2026, Mr. Kevin McGurn notified the board of directors of Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. McGurn’s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter, whether related to the Company’s operations, policies, practices or otherwise. The Company expresses its gratitude to Mr. McGurn for his dedicated service.

 

Appointment of New Executive Officer

 

On April 22, 2026, Mr. Troy Rillo was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company by the Company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Rillo will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

 

Mr. Rillo, 57, has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since September 2025. Mr. Rillo is a partner with Yorkville Advisors where, since 2004, he has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and strategic direction. Mr. Rillo is an accomplished business executive and attorney with extensive experience in corporate finance, securities law, and investment management. Mr. Rillo also currently serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Yorkville Securities LLC, an SEC registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA, and President and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board of Managers, of Yorkville America, LLC, an affiliated SEC-registered investment adviser focused on branded investment products, including separately managed accounts and exchange-traded funds. Additionally, Mr. Rillo has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Yorkville Acquisition Corp. since August 2025, and as the Chief Financial Officer of Blue Water Acquisition Corp. III since November 2025. Prior to joining Yorkville Advisors, Mr. Rillo was a corporate and securities partner at K&L Gates LLP, a leading international law firm, where he advised public and private companies on capital-raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and securities compliance. Mr. Rillo is widely recognized as an authority in corporate and securities law and is a frequent speaker on related topics. He earned both his J.D. and B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida. While in law school, he served as a member of the Florida Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. He is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Florida.

 

No family relationships exist between Mr. Rillo and any of the Company’s directors or other executive officers. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Rillo and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Executive Officer. There is no material plan, contract or arrangement (whether or not written) to which Mr. Rillo is a party or in which he participates that was entered into, or materially amended, in connection with his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, and no grant or award (or modification thereto) was made to Mr. Rillo under any such plan, contract or arrangement in connection with his appointment. Mr. Rillo is a Partner of Yorkville Advisors, an affiliate of Yorkville Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC, the Company's sponsor (the “Sponsor”). As a result, Mr. Rillo may be deemed to have an indirect interest in the arrangements between the Company and the Sponsor (and its affiliates) that have been previously described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other than as previously disclosed or described herein, there are no transactions involving Mr. Rillo that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

 

 

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.

 

TEXAS VENTURES ACQUISITION III CORP  
     
By: /s/ Troy Rillo  
  Name: Troy Rillo  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer  

 

Date: April 24, 2026

 

 

FAQ

What executive change did Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp (TVA) disclose?

Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp reported that CEO Kevin McGurn resigned effective immediately on April 22, 2026. The board simultaneously appointed existing CFO Troy Rillo as the new Chief Executive Officer, consolidating both top roles under one executive.

Did Texas Ventures (TVA) indicate any disputes behind Kevin McGurn’s resignation?

The company stated that Kevin McGurn’s resignation as Chief Executive Officer was not the result of any dispute or disagreement. This covers matters related to Texas Ventures’ operations, policies, practices, or any other company-related issues, suggesting a non-adversarial departure.

Who is Troy Rillo, the new CEO and current CFO of Texas Ventures (TVA)?

Troy Rillo, age 57, has served as Texas Ventures’ Chief Financial Officer since September 2025. He is a partner at Yorkville Advisors and holds senior roles at Yorkville-affiliated broker-dealer and investment adviser entities, bringing extensive securities law and corporate finance experience.

Does Troy Rillo have any relationships with Texas Ventures’ sponsor?

Yes. Troy Rillo is a partner of Yorkville Advisors, an affiliate of Yorkville Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC, the company’s sponsor. Because of this affiliation, he may be deemed to have an indirect interest in previously disclosed arrangements between Texas Ventures and its sponsor and affiliates.

Were any new compensation arrangements created for Troy Rillo’s CEO appointment at TVA?

The filing states there is no material plan, contract, or arrangement entered into or materially amended in connection with his CEO appointment. It also notes no related grant or award was made to him in connection with assuming the Chief Executive Officer role.

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