BIP Ventures Evergreen BDC 8-K

What Happened BIP Ventures Evergreen BDC filed a Form 8-K (Item 3.02) reporting that, as of January 2, 2026 (with the final share count determined January 14, 2026), it sold 376,214 unregistered common shares of beneficial interest at $34.51 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $12,983,147. The shares were sold to accredited investors in a private placement exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D. The filing is signed by Mark Buffington, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, dated January 15, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K, Item 3.02 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities).
• Shares sold: 376,214 common shares (final number determined Jan 14, 2026).
• Price: $34.51 per share; aggregate proceeds $12,983,147.
• Sale type: Private placement to accredited investors; exempt under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D.

Why It Matters This filing notifies investors that the company raised nearly $13.0 million by issuing new common shares in a private placement. The issuance increases the number of outstanding shares, which can dilute existing shareholders’ ownership percentages. The private placement to accredited investors provides capital to the company without a public offering and was executed under standard Securities Act exemptions.