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Banzai

NASDAQ: BNZI

Bainbridge Island, US · Founded 2020 · 3 known investors

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235 people in our graph share verified history with the Banzai team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris Morrisunlockedknows Joe Davy · together at MIT Sloan School of Management (overlapped)
×6knows the team · via MIT Sloan School of Management
knows the team · via Avalara
×4knows the team · via The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Banzai provides event management and lead generation solutions that help B2B companies identify high-quality registrants, drive pipeline conversion through engagement, and measure event ROI. The platform serves marketing and sales teams running virtual and in-person events.

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Founders & leadership

Banzai was founded in 2020 by Joe Davy.

JDJoe Davy
Joe DavyinFounderHe also serves as Vice Chairman of the Seattle Symphony.
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Alvin YipExecutive
DDDean Ditto
Dean DittoinChief Financial Officer
SBSimon Baumer
Simon BaumerinChief Technology Officer
MK
Michael KurtzmanChief Revenue Officer

Board

MW
Mason WardBoard director
KS
Kent SchofieldBoard director
JLJack Leeney
Jack Leeneyin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner, Co-Founder at 7GC & Co
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Paula BoggsBoard director

Investors · 3

7GC & CoLos Angeles
Sand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M
AegisreportedNew York

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$23.2M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$150KraisedNov 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dean DittoExecutive Officer
  • Mason WardDirector
  • Jack LeeneyDirector
  • Kent SchofieldDirector
  • Paula BoggsDirector
  • Joe DavyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$300K
Amount sold
$150K
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.9MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mason WardDirector
  • Dean DittoExecutive Officer
  • Joe DavyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jack LeeneyDirector
  • Kent SchofieldDirector
  • Paula BoggsDirector
Offering amount
$11M
Amount sold
$6.9M
Sales commissions
$439.1K
Placement agents
Rodman & Renshaw LLC
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$330KraisedJun 2025 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joe DavyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alvin YipExecutive Officer
  • Kent SchofieldDirector
  • Paula BoggsDirector
  • Jack LeeneyDirector
  • Mason WardDirector
Offering amount
$330K
Amount sold
$330K
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedOct 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kent SchofieldDirector
  • Jack LeeneyDirector
  • Alvin YipExecutive Officer
  • Mason WardDirector
  • Paula BoggsDirector
  • Joe DavyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
Minimum investment
$5M
Sales commissions
$475K
Placement agents
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.8MraisedOct 2024 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alvin YipExecutive Officer
  • Paula BoggsDirector
  • Joe DavyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mason WardDirector
  • Kent SchofieldDirector
  • Jack LeeneyDirector
Offering amount
$10.8M
Amount sold
$10.8M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Banzai do?
Banzai provides event management and lead generation solutions that help B2B companies identify high-quality registrants, drive pipeline conversion through engagement, and measure event ROI. The platform serves marketing and sales teams running virtual and in-person events.
Who founded Banzai?
Banzai was founded by Joe Davy in 2020.
Who are Banzai's investors?
Banzai's investors include 7GC & Co, Sand Hill Angels, Aegis.
How much funding has Banzai raised?
Banzai has disclosed $23.2M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Banzai headquartered?
Banzai is headquartered in Bainbridge Island, US.