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Banzai International

NASDAQ: BNZI

Bainbridge Island, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Founders & leadership

Banzai International was founded in 2020 by Joe Davy.

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Joe DavyFounder
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Alvin YipExecutive

Board

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

Investors · 2

7GC & CoreportedLos Angelesvia Jack Leeney · board
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.

In the news

Banzai International Expands Convertible Note Private Placement Financing - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Aug 2026Banzai International, Inc. SEC Filing (Aug 7, 2026) | BNZI EFFECTstocktitan.net · Aug 2026Banzai International holders report 2.9% stake | BNZI SEC Filing - Form SCHEDULE 13G/Astocktitan.net · Aug 2026Banzai International Raises ~$0.9 Million in Stock Offering and Engages Aegis Capital — TradingView Newstradingview.com · Jul 2026BNZI Stock | Banzai International, Inc. Price, Quote, News & Analysis - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Banzai International?
Banzai International was founded by Joe Davy in 2020.
Who are Banzai International's investors?
Banzai International's investors include 7GC & Co, Aegis.
How much funding has Banzai International raised?
Banzai International has disclosed $23.2M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Banzai International headquartered?
Banzai International is headquartered in Bainbridge Island, US.