Hennessy Capital Investment(HCICU) - Prospectus(update)

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2026. Registration No. 333-291924 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VIII (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 6770 98-1872964 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Num ...