Banzai International, Inc. has formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effective date of its Registration Statement on Form S-1, with the file number 333-278871. The company seeks to have the registration become effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. This request was made under Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The company has indicated that it may also request a later time for effectiveness via an oral request to the SEC staff. Gina Eiben of Perkins Coie LLP, serving as counsel for Banzai International, will be the point of contact for the SEC to confirm the effectiveness of the Registration Statement.

Banzai International, Inc. has formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to accelerate the effective date of its Registration Statement on Form S-1, with the file number 333-278871. The company seeks to have the registration become effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. This request was made under Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The company has indicated that it may also request a later time for effectiveness via an oral request to the SEC staff. Gina Eiben of Perkins Coie LLP, serving as counsel for Banzai International, will be the point of contact for the SEC to confirm the effectiveness of the Registration Statement.