---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-034288"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VENU"
cik: "0001770501"
company_name: "Venu Holding Corp"
filed_at: "2026-07-23T10:02:21+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T10:10:34.239898+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Venu secures $20M bridge loan from Ryan, LLC at 18% interest for McKinney amphitheater construction

## Summary
- $20M secured bridge loan from Ryan, LLC; up to $500K additional for fees; 18% PIK interest; 90-day maturity.
- CEO J.W. Roth personally guarantees the note; collateral includes multiple properties and incentive payments.
- Loan funds construction of Sunset Amphitheater in McKinney, TX (targeted Q1 2027 opening); bridges to permanent financing expected Q3 2026.
- Company amended Pueblo Facility to permit subordinated lien on SHC Property as part of the deal.
- Non-dilutive capital approach; no equity offering.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-034288
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VENU
- cik: 0001770501
- company_name: Venu Holding Corp
- filed_at: 2026-07-23T10:02:21+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770501/000149315226034288/0001493152-26-034288-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770501/000149315226034288/form8-k.htm

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