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Banzai Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with significant growth across key metrics. Revenue reached $3.4 million, up 213% from Q1 2024, while gross profit grew 297% to $2.8 million with improved gross margins of 82.1%. The company's net loss improved to ($3.6) million from ($7.9) million in Q4 2024. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $14.9 million, showing a 268% annualized growth rate. Banzai completed the Vidello acquisition and signed an agreement to acquire Act-On Software, which is projected to add $27 million in revenue for 2025. The company expanded its customer base to over 90,000 and repaid $20.3 million in outstanding liabilities. Notable enterprise wins include RBC Capital Markets for their OpenReel solution, and the company launched CreateStudio 4.0 with major AI enhancements.
Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari nel primo trimestre 2025 con una crescita significativa in metriche chiave. I ricavi hanno raggiunto 3,4 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 213% rispetto al primo trimestre 2024, mentre il profitto lordo è cresciuto del 297% arrivando a 2,8 milioni di dollari con margini lordi migliorati all'82,1%. La perdita netta si è ridotta a (3,6) milioni di dollari rispetto a (7,9) milioni nel quarto trimestre 2024. Il Ricavo Ricorrente Annuale (ARR) ha raggiunto 14,9 milioni di dollari, mostrando un tasso di crescita annualizzato del 268%. Banzai ha completato l'acquisizione di Vidello e ha firmato un accordo per acquisire Act-On Software, che dovrebbe aggiungere 27 milioni di dollari di ricavi nel 2025. L'azienda ha ampliato la sua base clienti a oltre 90.000 e ha rimborsato 20,3 milioni di dollari di passività in sospeso. Tra le vittorie aziendali più rilevanti figura RBC Capital Markets per la loro soluzione OpenReel, e la società ha lanciato CreateStudio 4.0 con importanti miglioramenti basati sull'IA.
Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025 con un crecimiento significativo en métricas clave. Los ingresos alcanzaron los 3,4 millones de dólares, un aumento del 213% respecto al primer trimestre de 2024, mientras que el beneficio bruto creció un 297% hasta 2,8 millones de dólares con márgenes brutos mejorados del 82,1%. La pérdida neta mejoró a (3,6) millones desde (7,9) millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos recurrentes anuales (ARR) alcanzaron los 14,9 millones de dólares, mostrando una tasa de crecimiento anualizada del 268%. Banzai completó la adquisición de Vidello y firmó un acuerdo para adquirir Act-On Software, lo que se proyecta añadirá 27 millones de dólares en ingresos para 2025. La compañía amplió su base de clientes a más de 90,000 y pagó 20,3 millones de dólares en pasivos pendientes. Entre las victorias empresariales destacadas se encuentra RBC Capital Markets para su solución OpenReel, y la empresa lanzó CreateStudio 4.0 con importantes mejoras en IA.
Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI)는 2025년 1분기에 주요 지표 전반에서 큰 성장을 기록하며 강력한 재무 실적을 발표했습니다. 매출은 340만 달러에 달해 2024년 1분기 대비 213% 증가했으며, 총이익은 280만 달러로 297% 성장했고, 총마진율은 82.1%로 개선되었습니다. 회사의 순손실은 2024년 4분기 (790만 달러)에서 (360만 달러)로 개선되었습니다. 연간 반복 수익(ARR)은 1,490만 달러에 달하며 연간 성장률이 268%에 이릅니다. Banzai는 Vidello 인수를 완료했으며, 2025년에 2,700만 달러의 매출을 추가할 것으로 예상되는 Act-On Software 인수 계약도 체결했습니다. 고객 기반은 9만 명 이상으로 확대되었고, 미지급 부채 2,030만 달러를 상환했습니다. 주요 기업 고객으로는 RBC Capital Markets가 OpenReel 솔루션을 도입했으며, 회사는 AI 기능이 대폭 향상된 CreateStudio 4.0을 출시했습니다.
Banzai (NASDAQ : BNZI) a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec une croissance significative sur les indicateurs clés. Le chiffre d'affaires a atteint 3,4 millions de dollars, en hausse de 213 % par rapport au premier trimestre 2024, tandis que la marge brute a augmenté de 297 % pour atteindre 2,8 millions de dollars avec une amélioration des marges brutes à 82,1 %. La perte nette s'est améliorée, passant de (7,9) millions au quatrième trimestre 2024 à (3,6) millions. Le revenu annuel récurrent (ARR) a atteint 14,9 millions de dollars, affichant un taux de croissance annualisé de 268 %. Banzai a finalisé l'acquisition de Vidello et signé un accord pour acquérir Act-On Software, ce qui devrait générer 27 millions de dollars de revenus supplémentaires en 2025. L'entreprise a élargi sa base de clients à plus de 90 000 et remboursé 20,3 millions de dollars de dettes en cours. Parmi les gains majeurs, on compte RBC Capital Markets pour leur solution OpenReel, et la société a lancé CreateStudio 4.0 avec d'importantes améliorations basées sur l'IA.
Banzai (NASDAQ: BNZI) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit bedeutendem Wachstum in wichtigen Kennzahlen. Der Umsatz erreichte 3,4 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 213 % gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2024, während der Bruttogewinn um 297 % auf 2,8 Millionen US-Dollar wuchs und die Bruttomargen auf 82,1 % verbesserten. Der Nettoverlust verbesserte sich von (7,9) Millionen im vierten Quartal 2024 auf (3,6) Millionen. Der Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) erreichte 14,9 Millionen US-Dollar und zeigte eine annualisierte Wachstumsrate von 268 %. Banzai schloss die Übernahme von Vidello ab und unterzeichnete eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von Act-On Software, die für 2025 voraussichtlich 27 Millionen US-Dollar Umsatz hinzufügen wird. Das Unternehmen erweiterte seine Kundenbasis auf über 90.000 und tilgte 20,3 Millionen US-Dollar an ausstehenden Verbindlichkeiten. Zu den bedeutenden Unternehmenskunden zählt RBC Capital Markets für deren OpenReel-Lösung, und das Unternehmen brachte CreateStudio 4.0 mit bedeutenden KI-Verbesserungen auf den Markt.
Positive
  • Revenue grew 213% YoY to $3.4 million in Q1 2025
  • Gross profit increased 297% YoY to $2.8 million with margin expansion to 82.1%
  • Net loss improved significantly from ($7.9M) in Q4 2024 to ($3.6M) in Q1 2025
  • ARR reached $14.9 million with 268% annualized growth rate
  • Customer base expanded to over 90,000 total customers
  • Repaid $20.3 million of outstanding liabilities
  • Signed agreement to acquire Act-On Software, expected to add $27M in revenue
Negative
  • Operating expenses increased to $7.7M from $4.1M YoY
  • Cash position decreased to $0.8M from $1.1M in Q4 2024
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to ($1.7M) from ($1.5M) YoY
  • Net cash used in operations increased to $5.0M from $2.1M YoY

Insights

Banzai delivers 213% revenue growth with narrowing losses, expanding margins, and strategic acquisitions positioning for potential profitability in 2025.

Banzai's Q1 2025 results demonstrate remarkable growth acceleration with revenue reaching $3.4 million, a 213% year-over-year increase and 160% sequential growth from Q4. The company's business model is showing significant margin improvement, with gross margins expanding substantially to 82.1% from 64.7% in the prior year.

The Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) metric tells the most compelling story - at $14.9 million, Banzai is achieving a 268% annualized growth rate. This exceptional SaaS metric suggests their product-market fit is strengthening and their customer acquisition engine is operating effectively.

While still unprofitable with a $3.6 million net loss, this represents a substantial $4.3 million sequential improvement from Q4's $7.9 million loss. Management's strategic initiative is projected to generate approximately $13.5 million in annual net income improvements when fully implemented.

Banzai's balance sheet has dramatically improved through debt restructuring, having already repaid $20.3 million of $24.8 million in outstanding liabilities. This has contributed to a $5.1 million year-over-year improvement in stockholders' equity to a positive $2.4 million.

The acquisition strategy appears to be gaining traction. The completed Vidello acquisition is contributing to current growth, while the pending Act-On acquisition (subject to closing conditions) is projected to add $27 million in 2025 revenue. Their expanded customer base of 90,000+ provides cross-selling opportunities across their expanding marketing technology portfolio.

The company's focus on mid-market and enterprise customers, evidenced by expanded agreements with firms like RBC Capital Markets, suggests a strategic shift toward higher-value, more stable customer relationships that could drive improving unit economics over time.

Banzai's MarTech acquisitions and AI enhancements are creating a comprehensive platform with rapidly expanding gross margins and enterprise adoption.

Banzai's Q1 results reveal a company executing an aggressive integration strategy in the marketing technology sector. Their 82.1% gross margin is exceptional for a MarTech company - well above industry averages - indicating their solutions deliver high value with minimal variable costs, a hallmark of successful SaaS platforms.

The acquisition strategy shows a clear pattern of building an integrated marketing technology stack. Starting with their event marketing base, the OpenReel video creation platform acquisition has gained enterprise traction (as evidenced by the RBC Capital Markets deal). The Vidello acquisition adds scalable video hosting capabilities, while the pending Act-On acquisition would significantly expand their offering into enterprise marketing automation.

From a product perspective, the CreateStudio 4.0 launch highlights their focus on AI-enhanced capabilities - including AI builders, hook generators, and assistants. These features address a critical market need for marketing teams to produce personalized content at scale without extensive technical resources.

The financial services sector adoption (mentioned with RBC) is particularly notable as this vertical has stringent compliance requirements and typically demands enterprise-grade solutions. Banzai's ability to provide "standardized branded video with personalization at scale" directly addresses the unique needs of regulated industries with distributed sales teams.

With their expanded 90,000+ customer base, Banzai has created a substantial cross-selling opportunity. The strategic shift toward mid-market and enterprise customers should drive higher average contract values and reduce customer acquisition costs relative to revenue.

Their accelerating ARR growth rate of 268% suggests their platform integration strategy is resonating with customers seeking consolidated marketing technology solutions rather than disconnected point products. This integrated approach positions Banzai competitively against larger marketing platforms while their AI enhancements provide differentiation.

Revenue of $3.4 Million for Q1 2025, Representing 213% Growth from Q1 2024

Gross Profit of $2.8 Million for Q1 2025, Representing 297% Growth from Q1 2024; Gross Margin Expanded to 82.1% in Q1 2025 from 64.7% in Q1 2024

Q1 2025 Net Loss Improved to ($3.6) Million from ($7.9) Million in Q4 2024, Positioning the Company to Cash Break-Even Operations in FY2025

Management to Host First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call Today, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time

SEATTLE, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter 2025 and Subsequent Key Financial & Operational Highlights

  • Revenue of $3.4 million for Q1 2025, representing an increase of 213% million over Q1 2024 and a 160% sequential increase.
  • Gross profit of $2.8 million for Q1 2025, representing an increase of 297% over Q1 2024. Gross margin was 82.1% in Q1 2025, compared to 64.7% in Q1 2024.
  • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $14.9 million for Q1 2025. This represents a 268% annualized ARR growth rate compared to Q4 2024.
  • Q1 2025 Net Loss was ($3.6) million, a $4 million sequential improvement from Q4 2024 Net Loss of ($7.9) million.
  • Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was ($1.7) million, compared to ($1.5) million in Q1 2024.
  • Completed acquisition of Vidello, Ltd. (“Vidello”) on January 31, 2025.
  • Signed a definitive agreement to acquire Act-On Software Inc. (“Act-On”), an enterprise marketing automation platform (MAP) provider, which is projected to increase revenue by $27 million for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2025, on a pro-forma basis, when completed; acquisition subject to closing conditions.
  • Completed ahead-of-schedule repayment of $20.3 million of outstanding liabilities as of March 31, 2025, pursuant to the $24.8 million debt payoff and restructuring agreements announced on September 24, 2024.
  • Expanded customer base to over 90,000 total customers.

“In the first quarter, as our Vidello and OpenReel businesses continued to drive revenue momentum, we also focused on shoring up the financial strength of the company,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “Revenue was $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 207% increase from the prior year from continued strong performance for our products. We closed the acquisition of Vidello in February, and progress continued toward closing the acquisition of Act-On Software, which is projected to increase revenue by $27 million for the full year 2025 on a pro-forma basis when completed, which remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions and therefore there is no guarantee it will be completed or provide such revenue.

“For the first quarter, we achieved a 268% annualized Annual Recurring Revenue growth rate. Growth was driven by our focus on mid-market and enterprise customers, and on the Reach product through re-engineering and expanded sales efforts. In total, we now serve over 90,000 customers.

“We made significant improvements to our balance sheet and cost structure, which we believe will position us for sustainable profitability in the future. With the investment in our Vidello acquisition, we further improved our financial position and flexibility with a $5.1 million year over year improvement in stockholders’ equity to a positive $2.4 million as of March 31, 2025. We also implemented a strategic initiative that we expect will enable us to significantly improve net income, substantially extend our cash runway, and invest in growth. We are making significant progress toward these goals and overall improvement in net income is expected to be approximately $13.5 million annually when fully implemented, while maintaining our growth outlook.

“In the first quarter Banzai secured expanded agreements with several prominent enterprises including RBC Capital Markets for our OpenReel solution, further cementing OpenReels position as a leading digital video creation platform for enterprise marketing teams. These agreements further validate our expansion strategy in the enterprise and mid-market. We are seeing solid traction in the financial sector, where the OpenReel Creator tool gives global financial firms the ability to offer standardized branded video with personalization at scale for their wealth managers, partners, and other stakeholders.

“To better serve our customers, we have continued to invest in our products and growth initiatives. We launched CreateStudio 4.0, with major A.I. enhancements for video creation including new A.I. builders, hook generators and assistant, and improved audio visualizer, call-to-action, and UI improvements.

“Looking ahead, our acquisitions have allowed us to build an integrated platform of AI-powered MarTech solutions that is driving strong growth with its marketing results. We are focused on adding innovative new products and capabilities that will provide compelling solutions for our clients and further our market reach. As we continue to invest in our software platform, sales and marketing, product development, acquisition strategy and other organic growth initiatives, we are managing costs efficiently. We are also continuing to strengthen our capital structure and balance sheet, to deliver a material benefit to both net income and shareholders’ equity. We look forward to additional updates on our anticipated milestones in the weeks and months to come,” concluded Davy.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Banzai believes its non-GAAP financial measure ARR is more meaningful in evaluating its performance. The Company’s management team evaluates its financial and operating results utilizing this non-GAAP measure. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, ARR increased to $14.9 million, representing a 268% annualized ARR growth rate.

Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3.4 million, a sequential increase of 160% from the three months ended December 31, 2024, and an increase of 213% compared to the prior year quarter.

Total cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $0.6 million, compared to $0.4 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 59%. The increase was proportional to the revenue for the corresponding period.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $2.8 million, compared to $0.7 million in the prior year quarter. Gross margin was 82.1% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 64.7% in the first quarter of 2024.

Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $7.7 million, compared to $4.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating expenses were primarily due to the additions of OpenReel and Vidello and overall operating expenses.

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3.6 million, compared to $4.3 million in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was ($1.7) million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of ($1.5) million for the prior year quarter. This period-over-period decrease is primarily attributable to increased gain on extinguishments of liabilities offset by loss on issuance of term notes and increased transaction related expenses.

Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $5.0 million, compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Cash totaled $0.8 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 million as of December 31, 2024.

Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) refers to annual run-rate revenue of subscription agreements from all customers in the last month of the measured period. These statements are forward-looking and actual ARR may differ materially. Refer to the “Forward-Looking Statements” section below for information on the factors that could cause Banzai’s actual ARR to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Banzai Founder & CEO Joe Davy and Interim CFO Alvin Yip will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer session. The conference call will be accompanied by a presentation, which can be viewed during the webcast or accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s website here.

To access the call, please use the following information:

Date:Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:5:45 p.m. Eastern Time (2:45 p.m. Pacific Time)
Webcast Registration:https://my.demio.com/ref/qHC2rXEC8UQl131C


A replay of the webcast and the presentation utilized during the call will be available in the Company’s investor relations section here.

Note About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

In addition to our results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure as defined below, is useful in evaluating our operational performance distinct and apart from certain irregular, non-cash, and non-operational expenses. We use this information for ongoing evaluation of operations and for internal planning purposes. We believe that non- GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with results under GAAP, may be helpful to investors in assessing our operating performance and comparing our performance with competitors and other comparable companies.

Non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We endeavor to compensate for the limitation of Adjusted EBITDA, by also providing the most directly comparable GAAP measure, which is net loss, and a description of the reconciling items and adjustments to derive the non-GAAP measure.

Adjusted EBITDA should only be considered alongside results prepared in accordance with GAAP, including various cash-flow metrics, net income (loss) and our other GAAP results and financial performance measures.

Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
 
  Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
  Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
  Period-
over-
  Period-
over-
 
($ in Thousands) 2025  2024  Period $  Period % 
Net loss $(3,644) $(4,291) $647   -15.1%
Depreciation expense  247   2   245   12250.0%
Stock based compensation  337   43   294   685.9%
Interest expense     451   (451)  -100.0%
Interest expense - related party  358   578   (220)  -38.1%
Income tax expense  74   (1)  75   -7500.0%
GEM commitment fee expense  -   200   (200)  -100.0%
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities  (4,343)  (528)  (3,815)  722.5%
Loss on debt issuance  274   171   103   60.2%
Loss on issuance of term notes  1,770      1,770  nm 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (4)  (408)  404   -99.0%
Change in fair value of warrant liability - related party  2   (115)  117   -101.7%
Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivative liabilities - related party  43   -   43  nm 
Change in fair value of convertible notes  159   544   (385)  -70.8%
Change in fair value of term notes  166      166  nm 
Change in fair value of convertible bridge notes  (22)     (22) nm 
Loss on yorkville sepa advances  385      385  nm 
Other expense, net  (125)  (4)  (121)  3025.0%
Transaction related expenses*  2,582   1,842   740   40.2%
Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) $(1,742) $(1,512) $(230)  15.2%


About Banzai

Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers grow, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Customers who use Banzai's product suite include Autodesk, Dell Technologies, New York Life, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, and ActiveCampaign, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “target,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “propose,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “predict,” “potential,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar variations and expressions. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements regarding Banzai International, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”): future financial, business and operating performance and goals; annualized recurring revenue and customer retention; ongoing, future or ability to maintain or improve its financial position, cash flows, and liquidity and its expected financial needs; potential financing and ability to obtain financing; acquisition strategy and proposed acquisitions and, if completed, their potential success and financial contributions; strategy and strategic goals, including being able to capitalize on opportunities; expectations relating to the Company’s industry, outlook and market trends; total addressable market and serviceable addressable market and related projections; plans, strategies and expectations for retaining existing or acquiring new customers, increasing revenue and executing growth initiatives; and product areas of focus and additional products that may be sold in the future. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and development of the industry in which the Company operates may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Therefore, investors should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the markets in which the Company operates, customer demand, the financial markets, economic, business and regulatory and other factors, such as the Company’s ability to execute on its strategy. More detailed information about risk factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors,” and in other reports filed by the Company, including reports on Form 8-K. The Company does not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.

Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-491-8235
BNZI@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

Media
Nancy Norton
Chief Legal Officer, Banzai
media@banzai.io


BANZAI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
  March 31, 2025  December 31, 2024 
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash $780,764  $1,087,497 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $14,503 and $24,210, respectively  1,028,379   936,321 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  831,394   643,674 
Total current assets  2,640,537   2,667,492 
       
Property and equipment, net  10,889   3,539 
Intangible assets, net  8,936,187   3,883,853 
Goodwill  21,991,721   18,972,475 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  66,896   72,565 
Bifurcated embedded derivative asset - related party  20,000   63,000 
Other assets  13,984   11,154 
Total assets  33,680,214   25,674,078 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable  2,830,450   7,782,746 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  4,030,965   3,891,018 
Convertible notes (Yorkville)  1,684,000    
Convertible notes - related party  8,104,901   8,639,701 
Convertible notes     215,057 
Notes payable, carried at fair value  5,949,001   3,575,000 
Warrant liability  11,000   15,000 
Warrant liability - related party  4,600   2,300 
Earnout liability  2,046,370   14,850 
Due to related party  167,118   167,118 
Deferred revenue  4,419,195   3,934,627 
Operating lease liabilities, current  23,485   22,731 
Total current liabilities  29,271,085   28,260,148 
       
Deferred revenue, non-current  111,161   117,643 
Deferred tax liability  1,309,333   10,115 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current  43,765   49,974 
Total liabilities  30,735,344   28,437,880 
       
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)      
       
Stockholders' equity (deficit):      
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 275,000,000 (250,000,000 Class A and 25,000,000 Class B) shares authorized and 14,686,775 (12,375,641 Class A and 2,311,134 Class B) and 8,195,163 (5,884,029 Class A and 2,311,134 Class B) issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively  1,450   800 
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 1 and 1 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024      
Additional paid-in capital  84,866,612   75,515,111 
Accumulated deficit  (81,923,192)  (78,279,713)
Stockholders' equity (deficit)  2,944,870   (2,763,802)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $33,680,214  $25,674,078 


BANZAI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2025  2024 
       
Revenue $3,379,083  $1,079,472 
Cost of revenue  605,999   381,380 
Gross profit  2,773,084   698,092 
       
Operating expenses:      
General and administrative expenses  7,433,088   4,098,789 
Depreciation and amortization expense  246,691   1,564 
Total operating expenses  7,679,779   4,100,353 
       
Operating loss  (4,906,695)  (3,402,261)
       
Other expenses (income):      
GEM settlement fee expense     200,000 
Interest income  (2)  (10)
Interest expense     451,399 
Interest expense - related party  358,381   577,513 
Gain on extinguishment of liabilities  (4,343,406)  (527,980)
Loss on debt issuance  273,800   171,000 
Loss on extinguishment of term notes  1,769,895    
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (4,000)  (408,000)
Change in fair value of warrant liability - related party  2,300   (115,000)
Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivative assets - related party  43,000    
Change in fair value of convertible notes  159,100   544,000 
Change in fair value of term notes  165,906    
Change in fair value of convertible bridge notes  (21,714)   
Loss on Yorkville SEPA advances  384,524    
Other income, net  (124,531)  (4,118)
Total other (income) expenses, net  (1,336,747)  888,804 
Loss before income taxes  (3,569,948)  (4,291,065)
Income tax expense (benefit)  73,531   (933)
Net loss  (3,643,479)  (4,290,132)
       
Net loss attributable to common shareholders $(3,643,479) $(4,290,132)
       
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders      
Basic and diluted $(0.15) $(1.64)
       
Weighted average common shares outstanding      
Basic and diluted  23,963,166   2,612,025 


BANZAI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2025  2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net loss $(3,643,479) $(4,290,132)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization expense  246,691   1,564 
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable  (9,707)  (2,191)
Non-cash share issuance for marketing expenses     48,734 
Non-cash shares issued for consulting expenses  232,500    
Non-cash settlement of GEM commitment fee     200,000 
Discount at issuance on notes carried at fair value  16,200    
Non-cash interest expense     374,944 
Non-cash interest expense - related party  336,275   87,758 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs  (885)  30,027 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs - related party     489,755 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets  5,669   43,705 
Stock based compensation expense  336,568   42,827 
Gain on extinguishment of liability  (4,343,406)  (527,980)
Loss on debt issuance  273,800   171,000 
Loss on extinguishment of term notes  1,769,895    
Loss on SEPA issuance  384,524    
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (4,000)  (408,000)
Change in fair value of warrant liability - related party  2,300   (115,000)
Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivative liabilities - related party  43,000    
Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes  159,100   544,000 
Change in fair value of term notes  165,906    
Change in fair value of convertible bridge notes  (21,714)   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable  (82,351)  72,570 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (187,720)  (186,558)
Other assets  (2,830)   
Accounts payable  (609,595)  1,897,046 
Deferred revenue  36,602   31,210 
Accrued expenses  (212,557)  (524,713)
Operating lease liabilities  (5,455)  (75,078)
Earnout liability  170,481   (22,274)
Deferred revenue - long-term  (6,482)   
Deferred tax liability  (25,032)   
Net cash used in operating activities  (4,975,702)  (2,116,786)
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Cash paid in acquisition of Vidello, net of cash acquired  (2,677,480)   
Net cash used in investing activities  (2,677,480)   
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Payment of GEM commitment fee promissory note  (215,057)  (1,200,000)
Repayment of convertible notes (Yorkville)  (1,877,100)   
Proceeds from term notes, net of issuance costs  4,000,000    
Repayment of term notes  (3,686,086)   
Partial repayment of convertible notes - related party  (870,190)   
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net of issuance costs  3,258,000   2,250,000 
Proceeds from issuance of shares to Yorkville under the SEPA  6,687,082    
Proceeds from shares issued to Verista  49,800    
Net cash provided by financing activities  7,346,449   1,050,000 
Net decrease in cash  (306,733)  (1,066,786)
Cash at beginning of period  1,087,497   2,093,718 
Cash at end of period $780,764  $1,026,932 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest     44,814 
Non-cash investing and financing activities      
Shares issued to Roth for advisory fee     278,833 
Shares issued to GEM     100,000 
Shares issued for marketing expenses     194,935 
Shares issued to Hudson for consulting fee  232,500    
Settlement of GEM commitment fee     200,000 
Consideration transferred for acquisition of Vidello  1,661,677    
Assets acquired in acquisition of Vidello  8,393,172    
Liabilities assumed in acquisition of Vidello  3,986,464    
Shares issued to Yorkville of aggregate commitment fee     500,000 
Conversion of convertible notes - Yorkville     1,667,000 
Conversion of convertible notes - related party     2,540,091 

FAQ

What were Banzai's (BNZI) key financial results for Q1 2025?

In Q1 2025, Banzai reported revenue of $3.4M (up 213% YoY), gross profit of $2.8M (up 297% YoY), and a net loss of $3.6M (improved from $7.9M in Q4 2024). ARR reached $14.9M with 268% annualized growth.

How much did Banzai's (BNZI) gross margin improve in Q1 2025?

Banzai's gross margin expanded to 82.1% in Q1 2025, up from 64.7% in Q1 2024.

What acquisitions did Banzai (BNZI) complete or announce in Q1 2025?

Banzai completed the acquisition of Vidello in January 2025 and signed an agreement to acquire Act-On Software, which is expected to add $27M in revenue for 2025.

How many customers does Banzai (BNZI) currently serve?

Banzai expanded its customer base to over 90,000 total customers as of Q1 2025.

What is Banzai's (BNZI) current cash position as of Q1 2025?

Banzai reported cash totaling $0.8 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 million as of December 31, 2024.
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