Parabolic to Accelerate Growth with ConnectAndSell Acquisition and 2026-2027 Outlook
Aug 14, 2026, 4:16 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Near-term upside from ConnectAndSell contributing in 3Q26 and 2H26; 2027 revenue +50% YoY; stronger balance sheet reduces financial risk; positive rebranding may unlock higher multiple as revenue expands.
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Parabolic, rebranding from Banzai International, posted Q2 2026 results with a narrower loss and strong gross margin, while closing the ConnectAndSell acquisition. Management guides 2026 revenue to $17M and 2027 to $26M, supported by cost reductions and a streamlined three-unit structure. The deal is the primary catalyst for 2H26 revenue acceleration and longer-term profitability.
Q2 2026: net loss $5.0M; revenue $2.3M, down 15.7% sequentially.
ConnectAndSell acquisition closed; FY2026 revenue guided to $17M, 2027 to $26M.
Debt reduced by $3.8M; stockholders’ equity rose to $12.2M (June 30, 2026).
Company rebrands to Parabolic; three units: ConnectAndSell, Banzai, CreateStudio.
NRR 91% in core base; enterprise bookings growing; 150k+ customers.
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