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Banzai International, Inc.

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Business Summary

Banzai International, Inc. is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company operating in the marketing technology (MarTech) industry, providing tools to help customers market and sell with greater efficiency and impact . The company serves over 150,000 global customers, including Amazon, Dell, Salesforce, Aflac, Thermo Fisher Scientific, RBC Wealth Management, and Fitch Group . Banzai's growth strategy involves acquiring new customers, expanding its platform through product development and acquisitions, and cross-selling solutions to existing customers . The MarTech industry is characterized by rapid growth and fragmentation, with over 14,000 providers in 2024, presenting opportunities for acquisitions and platform expansion . The U.S. B2B MarTech Total Addressable Market (TAM) is projected to reach $39.42 billion by 2026, reflecting an 11.80% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2026 . The Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), specifically for measurement and attribution, demand generation, and digital events platforms, is expected to reach $8.37 billion by 2026, representing a 16.07% CAGR over the same period .

Banzai generates revenue primarily through a recurring subscription license model, with customer contracts varying from single months to multiple years . No single customer represents more than 10% of the company's revenue . Since 2021, Banzai has focused on increasing mid-market and enterprise customers for its Demio product . The company utilizes a hybrid self-service and direct sales go-to-market approach, with pricing based on the number of users, desired feature sets, and product capabilities .

The company's platform includes several SaaS products: OpenReel, CreateStudio, Vidello, Demio, Boost, Reach, and Curate . OpenReel is an AI-powered video creation platform for remote recording, editing, hosting, and sharing high-quality videos, acquired in December 2024 . CreateStudio is a video animation and editing software, with its revenue model successfully shifted from one-time license to recurring subscription . Vidello, acquired in January 2025, is a video hosting and marketing platform offering tools for managing, customizing, and optimizing video content . Demio is a browser-based webinar platform for live and automated webinars, featuring an AI Moderator . Boost is a Demio add-on product designed to increase webinar attendance through social sharing and referrals . Reach is a targeted outreach tool for demand generation campaigns, creating tailored contact lists and supporting privacy compliance . Curate by Banzai is an AI-driven newsletter platform for automated, targeted newsletters .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Banzai reported total revenue of $12,161,419 , a 168.6% increase from $4,527,879 in 2024 . Cost of revenue increased by 53.8% to $2,188,583 in 2025 from $1,422,542 in 2024 . Gross profit reached $9,972,836 in 2025, up 221.2% from $3,105,337 in 2024 , resulting in a gross margin of 82.0% in 2025 compared to 68.6% in 2024 . Operating loss was $18,464,980 in 2025, an increase of 37.1% from $13,467,744 in 2024 . Net loss decreased to $22,492,075 in 2025, an improvement of $9,021,314 or 28.6% from $31,513,389 in 2024 . Diluted EPS was $(5.95) in 2025, compared to $(69.75) in 2024 . Net cash used in operating activities was $15,706,619 in 2025, compared to $9,575,403 in 2024 . As of December 31, 2025, cash and equivalents were $259,205 . Total debt principal and accrued interest amounted to $10,839,000 . The company had a working capital deficit of $21,000,000 and an accumulated deficit of $100,800,000 as of December 31, 2025 .

The revenue increase in 2025 was primarily driven by the acquisitions of OpenReel and Vidello, contributing approximately $5,473,000 and $2,261,000, respectively . Revenue from Banzai Operating increased by approximately $121,000 . Gross profit from OpenReel and Vidello was approximately $5,163,000 and $1,860,000, respectively . Total operating expenses increased by $11,864,000 or 71.6% to $28,437,816 in 2025 , with OpenReel and Vidello acquisitions accounting for approximately $6.1 million and $1.9 million of this increase, respectively . Other significant increases in operating expenses included salaries and related expenses (approximately $1.6 million, primarily stock-based compensation), marketing expenses (approximately $0.6 million), and audit, technical accounting, and legal professional services (approximately $1.8 million) .

During 2025, Banzai acquired Vidello Limited on January 31, 2025, and the assets of Superblocks on November 7, 2025 . The company also executed a payoff and debt conversion agreement for approximately $4.3 million in outstanding senior secured debt and secured an $11 million debt facility in June 2025 with an institutional investor . An institutional investor increased their direct equity stake to 18.7% following the exercise of warrants . The company terminated a merger agreement with Act-On Software, Inc. on June 6, 2025, incurring termination fees of approximately $1,382,030 .

Business Outlook

Banzai's management plans to continue raising capital through debt or equity financings, including utilizing the Yorkville Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) and the At-The-Market (ATM) Agreement, as well as other equity and debt financings in 2026 . The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on these plans, which are not assured .

A major growth vector for Banzai is through strategic acquisitions. On March 23, 2026, the company announced an agreement to acquire assets of ConnectAndSell, Inc., an AI-powered sales enablement platform . This acquisition is expected to increase Banzai's annual revenue by approximately $15 million . The final transaction is anticipated to close in early second quarter 2026, subject to a definitive agreement and closing conditions . This acquisition aligns with Banzai's vision to build a comprehensive suite of AI-powered marketing tools .

Another growth area is the continued expansion of the company's platform through product improvements and the introduction of new products. The product roadmap focuses on identifying and prioritizing underserved customer and market needs to create products and features based on data and AI . This includes developing add-on features and products for existing customers, with the goal of increasing the average revenue per customer per year . The company also aims to introduce new products that attract new customers and expand service offerings .

Operationally, Banzai expects its costs to increase substantially in the foreseeable future as it invests significant additional funds towards growing its business, operating as a public company, increasing its customer base, expanding operations, hiring additional sales and other personnel, and developing future products . The company plans to utilize a combination of in-house employees and development partners to maintain and improve its technology .

Banzai's planned capital allocation includes significant investment in technology to maintain and attain competitive advantage, encompassing both maintenance of existing products and development of new products . The company may also need to make significant capital equipment expenditures and invest in additional software and infrastructure development to improve scalability, security, performance, efficiency, availability, and failover aspects of its product offerings . The company has an ATM Agreement under which it may sell shares of Class A Common Stock up to an aggregate market value of $7,525,033 . Under the SEPA, Yorkville has committed to purchase up to $100 million of Class A Common Stock .

Risk Factors

Banzai faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring operating losses and negative cash flows, with a working capital deficit of approximately $21.0 million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $100.8 million as of December 31, 2025 . The company's ability to raise additional capital through debt or equity financings is not assured, and failure to do so could force it to reduce expenses, sell assets, cease operations, or pursue bankruptcy . The company has a limited operating history with its current offerings, making future prospects difficult to evaluate . Revenue growth depends on customer retention and expansion, which may decline due to dissatisfaction, spending levels, competition, or pricing changes . The company faces intense competition from established and new companies in the fragmented MarTech industry, including Vimeo, Zoom, GoToWebinar, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Marketo, Hubspot, and Braze . Acquisitions, such as OpenReel in 2024 and Vidello in 2025, may not yield expected benefits or be successfully integrated, potentially leading to unanticipated costs or liabilities . Geopolitical, macroeconomic, and market conditions, including inflation, labor shortages, and reduced discretionary corporate spending, can adversely affect demand for its solutions . Cybersecurity and data security breaches pose risks of financial liabilities, reputational damage, and loss of business . The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to IT General Controls, COSO Entity Level Controls, and the period-end financial close and reporting process . The dual-class common stock structure concentrates significant voting power with the CEO, Joseph Davy, who held approximately 26.5% of the outstanding voting power as of March 27, 2026, potentially limiting other investors' influence . The market price of Class A Common Stock is highly volatile and subject to delisting risk if it fails to maintain Nasdaq listing standards, including the minimum bid price requirement . Outstanding warrants, including Public Warrants, may expire worthless, and their terms can be amended in a manner adverse to holders .

Management Priorities

Management's message to shareholders emphasizes a commitment to growth through strategic acquisitions and product innovation within the rapidly evolving MarTech industry. The company's vision is to build a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions that address a broad spectrum of customer needs, aiming to create efficiencies and unlock shared data and assets for advanced AI capabilities. Management explicitly stated that the acquisition of ConnectAndSell, Inc. is expected to increase Banzai's annual revenue by approximately $15 million , with the final transaction anticipated to close in early second quarter 2026. Key strategic priorities include cost-efficient customer acquisition through organic traffic, content, affiliates, social media, partnerships, advertising, and word-of-mouth; enhancing customer retention and expansion through customer success and marketing organizations; implementing product improvements to create defensibly differentiated solutions; introducing new products to attract new customers and serve existing ones; and continuing to pursue acquisitions of profitable companies with highly-rated solutions and aligned customer bases. Management also highlighted the successful shift of the CreateStudio revenue model from one-time license to recurring subscription revenue and the establishment of a strong pipeline focused on the BFSI segment with multiple seven-figure deals.

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Analysis on 5/20/2026