Strive, Inc.

This Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) is being filed in connection with the consummation of the previously announced Merger (as defined below) pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 27, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Strive, Inc. (f.k.a., Asset Entities Inc.), a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), Alpha Merger Sub, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Merger Sub”), and Strive Enterprises, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Strive”). The Merger Agreement is attached as Exhibit 2.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

On September 12, 2025, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into Strive, with Strive surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”). Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in the Merger Agreement.