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BullFrog AI Provides Business Update: Strengthened Balance Sheet Supports Continued Execution as Company Aims to Ramp Commercial Activity with Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Partners

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BullFrog AI (Nasdaq: BFRG) announced a commercial feasibility agreement with a top 5 global pharmaceutical company on March 30, 2026 to identify drug targets for major depressive disorder using its bfLEAP® platform. The company raised financing that it says secures runway into late 2027 and launched bfARENAS™ to complete its end-to-end AI stack.

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Positive

  • First commercial agreement with a top 5 pharma (dated March 30, 2026)
  • Proprietary dataset of >2,800 human brain samples
  • Financing secures cash runway into late 2027
  • Launch of bfARENAS™ to enable end-to-end platform decisions

Negative

  • Equity financings executed via ATM and equity line may cause dilution
  • Reported stockholders' equity only marginally above Nasdaq minimum (~$2.5M)
  • Commercial revenue currently limited to a milestone feasibility agreement

News Market Reaction – BFRGW

+4.00%
+4.00% Session close to close

In the Apr 13 session, BFRGW gained 4.00%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement combines a top-5 pharma commercial agreement in MDD with confirmation of stockhold...
Analysis

This announcement combines a top-5 pharma commercial agreement in MDD with confirmation of stockholders’ equity above $2.5 million and a cash runway into late 2027. It also highlights the evolution from bfPREP® data harmonization to bfLEAP® analytics and the bfARENAS™ decision engine. Historically, AI-tag updates have produced both rallies and declines, so investors may watch for concrete revenue from partnerships and sustained operating discipline.

Key Figures

Top pharma rank: top 5 global pharmaceutical company Runway: into late 2027 Stockholders’ equity: in excess of $2.5 million +5 more
8 metrics
Top pharma rank top 5 global pharmaceutical company First commercial agreement counterparty
Runway into late 2027 Capital from financing activities and facilities
Stockholders’ equity in excess of $2.5 million Believed to meet Nasdaq minimum equity standard
Anthropic transaction $400 million Reported acquisition of pre-commercial AI drug discovery startup
MDD market size 2025 more than $8 billion Major depressive disorder market value in 2025
MDD market 2032 projected to exceed $11 billion Major depressive disorder market projection for 2032
Brain samples dataset more than 2,800 human brain samples Lieber Institute neuropsychiatric dataset powering bfLEAP® analyses
Nasdaq equity minimum $2.5 million Nasdaq Capital Market stockholders’ equity listing standard

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 30 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 30 Commercial AI agreement Positive +38.4% Announced top-5 pharma agreement using bfLEAP® for MDD target discovery.
Mar 25 AI engine launch Positive +0.0% Unveiled bfARENAS™ decision engine to extend end-to-end AI workflow.
Mar 11 AI webinar announcement Positive +37.2% Planned webinar to introduce precision AI decision engine for portfolios.
Feb 04 Platform capability teaser Positive -5.2% Previewed upcoming scenario-based decision engine augmenting bfPREP and bfLEAP.
Jan 27 AI white paper Positive -8.3% Published bfPREP-focused data harmonization framework for reliable AI/ML in life sciences.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AI-tag news has produced mixed reactions, with both sharp rallies and meaningful selloffs around platform and partnership updates.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, BullFrog AI has steadily built its AI drug-discovery stack and visibility. It released a data-harmonization white paper on Jan 27, 2026, then announced and launched a new scenario-based decision engine between Feb 4 and Mar 25, 2026. On Mar 30, 2026, it disclosed a commercial agreement with a top-5 pharma company in MDD, which drew a strong positive price reaction. Today’s business update ties these technical and commercial steps together with balance-sheet detail.

Key Terms

at-the-market, equity-line-of-credit, major depressive disorder, multimodal datasets, +4 more
8 terms
at-the-market financial
"through a series of financing activities, involving sales under our at-the-market and equity-line-of-credit facilities"
"At-the-market" is a method for companies to sell new shares of stock directly into the open market over time, rather than all at once. It allows companies to raise money gradually, similar to selling slices of a pie instead of the entire pie at once, which can help manage the sale's impact on the stock price. This approach gives investors a steady supply of shares while providing companies with flexible funding options.
equity-line-of-credit financial
"financing activities, involving sales under our at-the-market and equity-line-of-credit facilities"
An equity line of credit is a financing arrangement that lets a company draw cash as needed by issuing and selling new shares up to a pre‑agreed limit, often through a standing agreement with an investor or broker. It matters to investors because it provides flexible funding without traditional debt but can dilute existing shareholders’ ownership and earnings per share, akin to a company using a credit card that’s paid by handing over small pieces of the business.
major depressive disorder medical
"identify and prioritize novel drug targets in major depressive disorder — a market valued at more than $8 billion"
A clinical condition characterized by persistent, severe low mood, loss of interest in daily activities, and reduced ability to function at work or home, lasting weeks or longer. It matters to investors because it drives demand for treatments and mental health services, affects workforce productivity and absenteeism, influences health-care and insurance costs, and shapes risks and opportunities for companies developing drugs, therapies or workplace programs—like a long-lasting storm that lowers economic output.
multimodal datasets technical
"identify drug targets, patient subgroups, and disease drivers from multimodal datasets — generating explainable insights"
Multimodal datasets are collections of information that combine different types of data — such as text, images, audio, and sensor readings — about the same subjects or events, like a photo with a caption and accompanying sound. Think of it as a mixed-media scrapbook that lets algorithms see more of the whole picture. Investors care because these richer datasets can enable more accurate AI-driven products, better customer insights and faster decision-making, which may translate into competitive advantages, higher growth potential and different risk profiles for companies.
causal network inference technical
"bfLEAP® applies causal network inference and machine learning to identify drug targets"
Causal network inference is a data-driven approach that tries to map which factors directly influence others and how they are connected, rather than just showing that two things move together. For investors, it matters because it helps tell whether a change in one metric is likely to cause changes in others—like identifying which domino starts a chain reaction—improving risk assessment, forecasting and decisions about interventions or strategy.
machine learning technical
"technology company using artificial intelligence and machine learning to turn complex biomedical data"
Machine learning is a set of computer programs that learn patterns from large amounts of data and improve their predictions or decisions over time, like a recipe that gets better each time it’s adjusted based on taste tests. For investors it matters because these systems can speed up analysis, spot trends or risks humans might miss, automate routine work, and potentially create competitive advantages or cost savings that affect a company’s performance.
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stockholders’ equity financial
"we believe we have stockholders’ equity in excess of $2.5 million in compliance with Nasdaq's minimum"
Stockholders’ equity is the portion of a company’s value that belongs to its owners after subtracting what the company owes from what it owns — like the equity in a house after paying the mortgage. For investors it shows the company’s net worth and can indicate financial strength, a cushion against losses, and the amount potentially available to support dividends or reinvestment; tracking changes helps assess whether the business is building or eroding owner value.
clinical trial design medical
"bfARENAS™ translates biological insight into ranked, defensible portfolio and clinical trial design decisions"
Clinical trial design is the plan for how a medical study is run—who can join, how treatments are given or compared, what is measured and when. Investors care because the design shapes how reliable and fast the results will be; like a building blueprint, a strong design reduces the chance of surprises, clarifies whether a treatment really works or is safe, and therefore affects approval odds, timelines and company value.

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First commercial agreement with a top 5 global pharmaceutical company anchors a growing pipeline of enterprise discussions; runway secured into late 2027

GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRG; BFRGW) ("BullFrog AI" or the "Company"), a technology company using artificial intelligence and machine learning to turn complex biomedical data into actionable insights, today issued the following letter to shareholders from Vin Singh, Founder and CEO:

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

BullFrog AI enters the second quarter of 2026 well-capitalized, at commercial stage, and in active discussions with consequential pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. We just closed our first agreement with a top 5 global pharmaceutical company, secured the financial runway to execute our strategy into late 2027, and are deeply engaged with an industry that is no longer evaluating whether to embrace AI-driven drug discovery — but deciding with whom.

The transformation of pharmaceutical R&D through artificial intelligence is no longer a thesis — it is a market reality being priced in real time. In particular, news of Anthropic's reported $400 million acquisition of a pre-commercial stage AI drug discovery startup sent an unambiguous signal about the value sophisticated capital is now placing on purpose-built, biology-native AI platforms. This transaction, among others, points to an industry that is currently focused on exploring and pursuing artificial intelligence solutions to power and advance their R&D programs.

A CRITICAL COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT — AND THE FOUNDATION THAT EARNED IT

On March 30, 2026, we announced a commercial feasibility agreement with a top 5 global pharmaceutical company by 2025 revenue. Under the agreement, our proprietary bfLEAP® platform will identify and prioritize novel drug targets in major depressive disorder — a market valued at more than $8 billion in 2025 and projected to exceed $11 billion by 2032. The agreement includes milestone payments tied to defined deliverables and provides our partner with an option to secure exclusive rights to a final selected target candidate for research and development purposes.

This milestone agreement did not emerge in isolation. BullFrog AI's technology is derived from research originally conducted at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Our ongoing collaboration with the Lieber Institute for Brain Development gives us access to a proprietary dataset of more than 2,800 human brain samples — one of the most scientifically rich neuropsychiatric resources available. Applied against that dataset, our platform has already identified novel drug targets and biological subgroups across schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and MDD. This agreement is the commercial translation of that upstream scientific work reaching the largest companies in the industry — and a powerful validation of its real-world utility.

A COMPLETE, DIFFERENTIATED AI PLATFORM

With the March 2026 launch of bfARENAS™, we believe BullFrog AI now offers the only fully integrated end-to-end AI platform purpose-built for pharmaceutical R&D — spanning the complete journey from raw data to strategic decision:

bfPREP™ harmonizes complex, fragmented biomedical data into structured, AI-ready assets — compressing data preparation timelines from months to days and creating a reliable foundation for downstream analysis.

bfLEAP® applies causal network inference and machine learning to identify drug targets, patient subgroups, and disease drivers from multimodal datasets — generating explainable insights built to withstand scientific and regulatory scrutiny.

bfARENAS™ translates biological insight into ranked, defensible portfolio and clinical trial design decisions evaluated across multiple strategic scenarios — directly addressing one of the industry's most persistent decision-making failure modes.

Enterprise pharmaceutical organizations seek to adopt AI at scale within their existing infrastructure — not integrate a patchwork of point solutions. Our platform aims to meet them where their data lives, and our recent commercial agreement demonstrates validation of our fully integrated stack.

FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING DISCIPLINE

We have taken deliberate steps to fortify our financial foundation. Through a series of financing activities, involving sales under our at-the-market and equity-line-of-credit facilities, completed in late March 2026, we believe we have stockholders’ equity in excess of $2.5 million in compliance with Nasdaq's minimum stockholders' equity listing standard. In addition, based on our current cash burn-rate, the proceeds of such financing activities should provide the capital necessary to support our operational plan into late 2027.

Our operating cost structure remains intentionally lean. This discipline creates significant operating leverage as commercial revenue scales: even a single material partnership has the potential to meaningfully extend our runway, reduce dilution risk, and shift the trajectory of the business.

PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

Our near-term focus is clear. We are planning to deepen the relationship with our top 5 pharma company customer into a broader, multi-program partnership; advance an active pipeline of discussions with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations across a range of transaction structures; expand direct engagement around bfPREP™ and bfARENASTM as entry points for broader platform adoption and large strategic partnerships; and continue building the peer-reviewed scientific evidence base that underpins enterprise-level commercial conversations.

We established our AI technology years ago — and we are now converting it into the commercial outcomes that reflect its value. We look forward to updating you as we deliver.

Sincerely,

Vin Singh

Founder and CEO

About BullFrog AI

BullFrog AI leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance drug discovery and development. Through collaborations with leading research institutions, BullFrog AI uses causal AI in combination with its proprietary bfLEAP® platform to analyze complex biological data, aiming to streamline therapeutics development and reduce failure rates in clinical trials. For more information visit BullFrog AI at: https://bullfrogai.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “aims,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; our and our partners’ ability to market and sell our offerings and services, including BullFrog Data Networks™; our ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing rules; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.

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FAQ

What did BullFrog AI (BFRG) announce on April 13, 2026 about a pharma partnership?

They announced a commercial feasibility agreement with a top 5 pharma on March 30, 2026. According to BullFrog AI, the agreement uses bfLEAP® to identify drug targets in major depressive disorder with milestone payments and an exclusive-option structure.

How long is BullFrog AI's (BFRG) cash runway after the March 2026 financings?

BullFrog AI says its financings support operations into late 2027. According to BullFrog AI, proceeds from at-the-market and equity-line activity should fund the company's current operating plan through that period.

What is bfARENAS™ and how does it affect BullFrog AI's (BFRG) product offering?

bfARENAS™ is an end-to-end module that translates biological insight into portfolio and trial decisions. According to BullFrog AI, it complements bfPREP™ and bfLEAP® to offer an integrated platform for pharma R&D decision-making.

What commercial work will BullFrog AI (BFRG) perform under the MDD agreement?

The company will identify and prioritize novel drug targets for major depressive disorder. According to BullFrog AI, deliverables carry milestone payments and include an option for the partner to secure exclusive rights to a selected target candidate.

Does the April 2026 update indicate any near-term revenue drivers for BullFrog AI (BFRG)?

Yes: the milestone-based feasibility agreement with a top 5 pharma is an immediate commercial revenue driver. According to BullFrog AI, advancing that relationship and converting additional enterprise discussions are key near-term priorities.