Total assets increased $34,000,000 to over $212,000,000
VENU Accelerates Expansion, Launches New Partnerships, and Strengthens Market Leadership
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, announced today its first quarter 2025 results for the period ended March 31, 2025.
“We entered 2025 with the pedal to the metal, and Q1 proved what we’ve known all along: our model works, our fans are hungry, and the market is ours to take,” says J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU. “We had our strongest quarter yet in record-setting Luxe FireSuite sales, and a development pipeline that’s firing on all cylinders across Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and beyond.
“We’re transforming communities, not just with venues, but with full-scale entertainment ecosystems that generate jobs, drive tourism, and deliver unforgettable memories—year-round. From launching our game-changing multi-season amphitheater model to locking in partnerships with Ryan, Connect Partnership Group, and Sands Investment Group, we’ve built an engine designed to scale faster and smarter than anyone in the game.
“And the momentum? It’s just getting started. We’re planning to bring a state-of-the-art intimate concert hall and restaurant to Centennial, Colorado. We’ve doubled down in El Paso with an increased private investment commitment and an expanded development site. We’re giving investors new ways to own a piece of all that we are building through NNN real estate, and our planned Reg A offering launching in a few weeks. And with industry legends like Vic Sutter and Tom Finke joining our team, our roster has never been stronger.”
Roth continued, “VENU is redefining what live entertainment looks like across the nation. So, buckle up—because what’s coming next is bigger, louder, and more world-class than anything this industry has ever seen.”
First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total assets increased $34,464,672 at 19% to $212,882,187 as of March 31, 2025, up from $178,417,515 at December 31, 2024.
- Property and equipment increased 33% to $182,906,195 as of March 31, 2025, up from $137,215,936 at December 31, 2024.
- Luxe FireSuite and Aikman Club sales reached $38.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
- Since launching in late February, Venu’s Luxe FireSuites fractional ownership model—offering suite access at Sunset McKinney and Sunset Broken Arrow with 25% down and 20-year financing, has generated $12.5 million in sales through March 31, 2025, out of the $38.7 million total offering.
Operational Highlights for Q1 and Subsequent Events:
- Launched a transformative multi-season venue configuration model, enabling year-round operations across upcoming and future amphitheaters in McKinney, TX; El Paso, TX; Broken Arrow, OK; and Oklahoma City, OK, unlocking new revenue and margin expansion opportunities.
- Under contract to acquire a strategic site in Centennial, Colorado, to expand VENU’s iconic mid-size indoor venue brand with plans to transform the property into a $40 million entertainment campus featuring The Hall at Bourbon Brothers and a Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern.
- This development also marks the debut of VENU’s exclusive Luxe FireSuite fractional ownership opportunities, bringing these coveted experiences indoors for the first time.
- Expanded partnership with the City of El Paso, with a $100 million minimum investment commitment and securing a 20-acre development footprint for the future Sunset Amphitheater El Paso, projected to open in 2026.
- Announced a strategic national expansion partnership with Ryan, LLC to accelerate public-private partnership development, fast-tracking market entry into top-performing U.S. growth markets.
- Introduced a new structured financing model for Luxe FireSuites, expanding access to exclusive ownership opportunities while driving accelerated sales across the Company’s expanding portfolio.
- Partnered with Connect Partnership Group to lead corporate sponsorship sales, enhancing VENU’s ability to potentially capture new sponsorship revenues across its expanding venue network.
- Filed an Offering Statement under Regulation A1for an anticipated offering designed to offer institutional, and retail investors an opportunity to own a piece of all that VENU is building through a tiered ownership, not only delivering equity, but exclusive benefits at every level.
- Formed a nationwide partnership with Sands Investment Group to introduce triple-net (NNN) real estate investment opportunities in VENU’s Luxe FireSuites to qualified investors.
- Expanded executive leadership with the appointment of Vic Sutter, a Live Nation veteran, as Executive Vice President of Operations to drive operational excellence, hospitality innovation, and premium guest experiences.
- Strengthened the Board of Directors with the appointment of financial industry leader Thomas M. Finke, former Chairman and CEO of Barings, LLC, to support corporate governance and capital markets strategy.
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About Venu Holding Corporation
Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur and 2023 VenuesNow All-star, J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to crafting luxury, artist-centric, 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 9,570-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new multi-season 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 premium live entertainment experience. Click here to view our 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 Beer, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit venu.live.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
1Legal Disclaimer: An offering statement related to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not become qualified. These securities may not be sold nor may offers be accepted prior to the time the offering statement is qualified. No money or other consideration is being solicited in connection with this information, and if sent in response will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted and no part of the purchase price can be received until an offering statement on Form 1-A is qualified pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any such offer may be withdrawn or revoked without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before notice of its acceptance given after the qualification date. Any person’s indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. A copy of the preliminary offering circular for the offering may be obtained on the SEC’s web site under the Company’s filings at www.sec.gov.
| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| (in US Dollars) |
| As of |
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| ASSETS | Unaudited | | Audited |
| Current assets | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 24,663,106 | | | $ | 37,969,454 | |
| Inventories | | 201,027 | | | | 225,283 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 917,567 | | | | 850,951 | |
| Total current assets | | 25,781,700 | | | | 39,045,688 | |
| Other assets | | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | 182,906,195 | | | | 137,215,936 | |
| Intangible assets, net | | 194,596 | | | | 211,276 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | | 1,264,926 | | | | 1,351,600 | |
| Investment in EIGHT Brewing | | 1,999,999 | | | | - | |
| Investment in related party | | 550,000 | | | | 550,000 | |
| Security and other deposits | | 184,771 | | | | 43,015 | |
| Total other assets | | 187,100,487 | | | | 139,371,827 | |
| Total assets | $ | 212,882,187 | | | $ | 178,417,515 | |
| | | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ | 5,791,249 | | | $ | 7,283,033 | |
| Accrued expenses | | 701,027 | | | | 3,556,819 | |
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | | 287,287 | | | | 262,387 | |
| Deferred revenue | | 2,004,606 | | | | 1,528,159 | |
| Current portion of convertible debt | | - | | | | 9,433,313 | |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | | 367,705 | | | | 364,244 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt | | 333,818 | | | | 2,101,501 | |
| Total current liabilities | | 9,485,692 | | | | 24,529,456 | |
| | | |
| Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities | | 930,226 | | | | 1,020,604 | |
| Long-term licensing liability and other liabilities | | 8,800,000 | | | | 7,950,000 | |
| Long-term convertible debt | | 15,488,291 | | | | - | |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | | 38,845,957 | | | | 14,100,217 | |
| Total liabilities | $ | 73,550,166 | | | $ | 47,600,277 | |
| Commitments and contingencies | | | |
| Stockholders' Equity | | | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par - 5,000,000 authorized, none issued or outstanding | | - | | | | - | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par - 144,000,000 authorized, 37,503,341 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and 37,471,465 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | | 37,504 | | | | 37,472 | |
| Class B common stock, $0.001 par - 1,000,000 authorized, 379,990 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | | 379 | | | | 379 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | 145,253,067 | | | | 144,546,368 | |
| Accumulated deficit | | (65,424,938 | ) | | | (47,361,208 | ) |
| $ | 79,866,012 | | | $ | 97,223,011 | |
| Treasury Stock, at cost - 276,245 shares at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | | (1,500,076 | ) | | | (1,500,076 | ) |
| Total Venu Holding Corporation and subsidiaries equity | $ | 78,365,936 | | | $ | 95,722,935 | |
| Non-controlling interest | | 60,966,085 | | | | 35,094,303 | |
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 139,332,021 | | | $ | 130,817,238 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 212,882,187 | | | $ | 178,417,515 | |
| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
| (in US Dollars) |
Unaudited |
| | For the three months ended |
| | March 31, |
| | 2025 | | 2024 |
| Revenues | | | | |
| Restaurant including food and beverage revenue, net | | $ | 2,044,916 | | | $ | 2,580,102 | |
| Event center ticket and fees revenue, net | | | 980,439 | | | | 1,324,895 | |
| Rental and sponsorship revenue, net | | | 473,804 | | | | 34,746 | |
| Total revenues, net | | $ | 3,499,159 | | | $ | 3,939,743 | |
| Operating costs | | | | |
| Food and beverage | | | 497,840 | | | | 604,555 | |
| Event center | | | 724,064 | | | | 591,282 | |
| Labor | | | 998,947 | | | | 1,067,398 | |
| Rent | | | 364,377 | | | | 296,458 | |
| General and administrative | | | 6,740,311 | | | | 4,174,817 | |
| Equity compensation | | | 11,340,620 | | | | 9,565,554 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,375,364 | | | | 606,464 | |
| Total operating costs | | $ | 22,041,523 | | | $ | 16,906,528 | |
| | | | |
| Loss from operations | | $ | (18,542,364 | ) | | $ | (12,966,785 | ) |
| | | | |
| Other income (expense), net | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | (1,050,372 | ) | | | (404,965 | ) |
| Other expense | | | - | | | | (2,500,000 | ) |
| Interest income | | | 127,486 | | | | 25,731 | |
| Other income | | | 32,500 | | | | 30,000 | |
| Total other expense, net | | | (890,386 | ) | | | (2,849,234 | ) |
| | | | |
| Net loss | | $ | (19,432,750 | ) | | $ | (15,816,019 | ) |
| | | | |
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (1,369,020 | ) | | | (217,081 | ) |
| | | | |
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | | $ | (18,063,730 | ) | | $ | (15,598,938 | ) |
| | | | |
| Weighted average number of shares of Class B common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 379,990 | | | | 1,754,959 | |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class B common stock | | $ | (0.48 | ) | | $ | (0.47 | ) |
| | | | |
| Weighted average number of shares of Class C common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted | | | - | | | | 26,790,416 | |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class C common stock | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.47 | ) |
| | | | |
| Weighted average number of shares of Class D common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted | | | - | | | | 4,565,870 | |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class D common stock | | $ | - | | | $ | (0.47 | ) |
| | | | |
| Weighted average number of shares of Common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 37,488,778 | | | | - | |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Common stock | | $ | (0.48 | ) | | $ | - | |
| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
| (in US Dollars) |
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| Net loss | $ | (19,432,750 | ) | | $ | (15,816,019 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | |
| Equity issued for interest on convertible debt | | 218,760 | | | | - | |
| Equity based compensation | | 11,340,620 | | | | 9,565,554 | |
| Project abandonment loss | | - | | | | 143,285 | |
| Amortization of debt discount | | 641,609 | | | | 278,946 | |
| Non cash lease expense | | 92,107 | | | | 123,240 | |
| Noncash financing expense | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 1,375,364 | | | | 606,464 | |
| Noncash interest | | - | | | | 25,206 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
| Inventories | | 24,256 | | | | (31,961 | ) |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | (66,616 | ) | | | 73,205 | |
| Security deposit | | (141,756 | ) | | | (3,687,255 | ) |
| Accounts payable | | (1,491,784 | ) | | | 1,750,387 | |
| Accrued expenses | | (2,855,792 | ) | | | (141,381 | ) |
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | | 24,900 | | | | 14,073 | |
| Deferred revenue | | 476,447 | | | | (200,764 | ) |
| Operating lease liabilities | | (92,350 | ) | | | (114,848 | ) |
| Licensing liabilities | | 850,000 | | | | 2,200,000 | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | | (9,036,985 | ) | | | (2,711,868 | ) |
| Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | | (22,048,943 | ) | | | (8,946,836 | ) |
| Investment in EIGHT Brewing | | (1,999,999 | ) | | | - | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | (24,048,942 | ) | | | (8,946,836 | ) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | |
| Proceeds from sale of non-controlling interest equity | | 15,967,250 | | | | 10,375,000 | |
| Distributions to non-controlling shareholders | | (105,426 | ) | | | (124,050 | ) |
| Principal payments on long-term debt | | (82,245 | ) | | | (74,614 | ) |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares | | - | | | | 20,088,200 | |
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants | | - | | | | 40 | |
| Payment of promissory note | | (2,000,000 | ) | | | - | |
| Receipt of convertible promissory note | | 6,000,000 | | | | - | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | | 19,779,579 | | | | 30,264,576 | |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | (13,306,348 | ) | | | 18,605,872 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning | | 37,969,454 | | | | 20,201,104 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents, ending | $ | 24,663,106 | | | $ | 38,806,976 | |
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 139,119 | | | $ | 96,399 | |
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating, investing and financing activities: | | | | | |
| Property acquired via convertible debt | $ | - | | | $ | 3,521,976 | |
| Property acquired via promissory note | $ | 25,000,000 | | | $ | - | |
| Debt discounts - warrants | $ | 526,329 | | | $ | 3,000,140 | |
Source: Venu Holding Corporation