Venu Holding Corporation Launches the VENU Income Fund

Rhea-AI Summary

Venu Holding (NYSE American: VENU) has announced the launch of the VENU Income Fund, targeting RIAs and broker dealers. The fund focuses on pooled ownership of VENU's Luxe FireSuites in McKinney, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK locations.

The fund features a $59 million equity raise for acquiring multiple Luxe FireSuites across various locations. Available exclusively to accredited investors with a minimum investment of $50,000, the fund aims to provide monthly income potential and includes a strategic liquidity timeline.

Luxe FireSuites are private suites within VENU's amphitheaters, accommodating 4-10 guests, offering:

• VIP priority parking
• Dedicated restrooms
• Premium food and beverage service
• Exclusive meet and greets with talent (when available)

The 506(c) offering is managed by VENU Income , with Green Vista Capital as broker-dealer, Grassi Advisors & Accountants for oversight, and legal counsel by Dykema.

Positive

• Launch of new income-generating investment product
• $59M equity raise opportunity
• Multiple revenue streams: guaranteed rents, ticket resales, depreciation benefits
• Strategic expansion across multiple locations

Negative

• High minimum investment barrier ($50,000)
• to accredited investors only
• Currently only available in two locations

Insights

Financial Analyst

VENU's launch of the VENU Income Fund represents a strategic financial innovation in the entertainment venue space. The company is effectively securitizing its premium venue assets (Luxe FireSuites) into an investment vehicle targeting accredited investors. This $59 million equity raise creates a new capital structure that could accelerate returns on VENU's venue investments without diluting existing shareholders.

The financial structure is particularly noteworthy - by creating fractional ownership of premium venue spaces with multiple income streams (guaranteed rents where applicable, ticket resale revenue, and depreciation advantages), VENU is transforming capital-intensive physical assets into a recurring revenue generator. The 506(c) offering structure with a $50,000 minimum investment appropriately targets sophisticated investors while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This approach improves VENU's capital efficiency by monetizing existing assets while potentially reducing future financing needs for venue development. The partnership with established financial services firms (Green Vista Capital, Grassi Advisors, Dykema) adds institutional credibility to the offering. The K-1 tax structure suggests pass-through treatment, potentially creating tax advantages for investors beyond direct income.

While innovative, the success ultimately depends on investor appetite for this novel asset class and the underlying performance metrics of the venues themselves, which aren't disclosed in the announcement.

Commercial Real Estate Expert

VENU has effectively created a specialized commercial real estate investment product focused on premium entertainment assets. These Luxe FireSuites represent the "trophy properties" within amphitheaters - combining exclusivity, amenities, and experiential value that traditional real estate typically cannot offer.

The pooled investment approach solves a fundamental challenge with premium venue spaces - high individual acquisition costs and management complexity. By enabling fractional ownership with professional oversight, VENU removes operational barriers while preserving potential real estate benefits. The geographic diversification across multiple locations (currently McKinney, TX and Broken Arrow, OK) provides some insulation against localized market risks.

What distinguishes this offering from traditional real estate investments is the mention of a "projected timeline for liquidity" - suggesting a defined exit strategy beyond passive income generation. This liquidity component potentially enhances investor appeal compared to traditional real estate investments that typically require property sales for exits.

The structure resembles a specialized entertainment venue REIT, transforming experience-based assets into income-producing investments. The guaranteed rent component (where applicable) suggests some downside protection, although the qualifying language indicates this isn't universal. Without specific occupancy projections or historical performance metrics for these suites, investors would need additional data to properly evaluate income stability and return potential relative to other commercial real estate alternatives.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, today announced the launch of the VENU Income Fund. This investment opportunity is designed for RIAs and broker dealers to provide the potential for consistent monthly income to its income-seeking investors through pooled ownership of VENU’s Luxe FireSuites located in McKinney, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK.

Exclusively available to accredited investors, this actively managed income fund provides a turn-key opportunity to invest in VENU’s Luxe FireSuites—located within VENU’s amphitheaters in McKinney, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK. The fund includes a $59 million equity raise aimed at acquiring multiple Luxe FireSuites across multiple locations. Structured to provide investors with the potential for monthly income, the fund also features a strategic plan with a projected timeline for liquidity.

What is a Luxe FireSuite?

Luxe FireSuite fractional ownership investment opportunities offer private suites located inside VENU’s world-class amphitheaters, seating 4-10 guests per suite. Designed to deliver entertainment experience, the suite provides access to elevated food and beverage, complimentary VIP priority parking, dedicated restrooms, and exclusive meet and greets with talent (when available). Investors may benefit from potential returns through guaranteed rents (where applicable), ticket resale revenue, and depreciation advantages. Click here for more information in Luxe FireSuites.

This is a 506(c)-offering (subject to investor eligibility criteria and verification) issued by VENU Income LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, with a minimum investment of $50,000 and an annual K-1 tax report. The VENU Income Fund is being offered by Green Vista Capital (“GVC”) as the broker-dealer, overseen by Grassi Advisors & Accountants, and legal counsel provided by Dykema.

Source: Venu Holding Corporation

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to crafting luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. VENU’s campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Georgia, each feature Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and unique to Colorado Springs, Notes Eatery and the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new Sunset Amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, VENU’s upcoming large-scale venues will host between 12,500 and 20,000 guests, continuing VENU’s vision of redefining the live entertainment experience. Click here for company overview.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Denver Post, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents and NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Lager, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit venu.live

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Additional - Important Disclosures

This material is for information purposes and intended only to facilitate your discussion with Green Vista Capital LLC (“GVC”, the “Firm”) a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and SEC registered broker-dealer as to certain opportunity available (solely) to eligible “Accredited Investors” related to potential investment in VENU Income Fund (the “Fund”). Accredited Investor status is subject to verification. This does not constitute an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it would be unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation. This material is based upon information which GVC considers to be reliable, but it does not represent that such information is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. Any historical information is as of the date stated. Past performance is no indication of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. The Fund’s investments may be speculative and involve a substantial degree of risk. Risk factors and transfer restrictions disclosed in the offering material should be carefully reviewed. The images, concepts and forward-looking statements that may be presented herein reflect good faith beliefs or expectations, but they are not guarantees and are subject to change. GVC disclaims any obligation to update or revise this document, and the information herein contained must be qualified and confirmed by the legal documents of the definitive offering. Capitalized terms used have the respective meanings ascribed in the legal documents of the definitive offering.

While this disclosure seeks to highlight certain important risk considerations no investment involving a private placement should be made without review of specific risks outlined in the offering private placement memorandum (‘PPM”) or equivalent materials.

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Broker Dealer

Larry Goff

Green Vista Capital LLC Member FINRA & SEC

1-407-718-4009

Larry@greenvistacapital.com

Media Relations

Chloe Hoeft

Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”)

1-719-895-5470

choeft@venu.live

Investor Relations

Dave Gentry

RedChip Companies, Inc.

1-407-644-4256

VENU@redchip.com

Source: Venu Holding Corporation

FAQ

What is the minimum investment required for VENU Income Fund (NYSE: VENU)?

The minimum investment required is $50,000 for accredited investors only.

How much is VENU's equity raise target for the Luxe FireSuites acquisition?

VENU is targeting a $59 million equity raise to acquire multiple Luxe FireSuites across various locations.

Where are VENU's current Luxe FireSuites located?

The Luxe FireSuites are currently located in VENU's amphitheaters in McKinney, TX, and Broken Arrow, OK.

What benefits do VENU Income Fund investors receive from Luxe FireSuites?

Investors may benefit from guaranteed rents (where applicable), ticket resale revenue, depreciation advantages, and potential monthly income.

What amenities are included in VENU's Luxe FireSuites?

Luxe FireSuites include VIP priority parking, dedicated restrooms, premium food and beverage service, and exclusive meet and greets with talent when available.