Banzai Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Banzai International, Inc. reported a revenue of $3.4 million for Q1 2025, marking a 213% increase from Q1 2024 and a 160% sequential increase from Q4 2024 [1][6] - The gross profit for Q1 2025 was $2.8 million, representing a 297% growth from Q1 2024, with a gross margin expansion to 82.1% from 64.7% in the prior year [1][12] - The net loss improved to $3.6 million in Q1 2025 from $7.9 million in Q4 2024, indicating progress towards cash break-even operations in FY2025 [1][13] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $3.4 million, a 213% increase year-over-year and a 160% increase sequentially [1][11] - Gross profit reached $2.8 million, with a gross margin of 82.1%, up from 64.7% in Q1 2024 [1][12] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was reported at $14.9 million, reflecting a 268% annualized growth rate compared to Q4 2024 [1][10] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $3.6 million, an improvement from a net loss of $4.3 million in Q1 2024 [1][13] Strategic Developments - The company completed the acquisition of Vidello, which is expected to enhance its financial position and flexibility [1][5] - Banzai signed a definitive agreement to acquire Act-On Software, projected to add $27 million in revenue for the full year 2025 on a pro-forma basis [3][6] - The company expanded its customer base to over 90,000, focusing on mid-market and enterprise customers [4][6] Operational Highlights - Significant improvements were made to the balance sheet, with stockholders' equity increasing by $5.1 million year-over-year to a positive $2.4 million as of March 31, 2025 [5][6] - The company achieved a 268% annualized ARR growth rate, driven by strong performance in its products [4][10] - Banzai secured expanded agreements with major enterprises, including RBC Capital Markets, validating its expansion strategy [6][7] Future Outlook - The company is focused on building an integrated platform of AI-powered MarTech solutions to drive growth and enhance marketing results [9] - Continued investment in product development, sales, and marketing is expected to support future growth initiatives [9][24]