Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should
be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report
and our audited financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on March 6, 2026. This discussion and analysis and other parts of this Quarterly Report contain
forward-looking statements based upon current beliefs, plans and expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such
as statements regarding our plans, objectives, expectations, intentions and projections. Our actual results and the timing of selected
events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including those
set forth under Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. You should carefully read the “Risk
Factors” section of this Quarterly Report and of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, to gain an
understanding of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements. Please
also see the section entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Overview
Auddia (the “Company”)
is an AI technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of
its faidr app, an industry-first audio platform, which utilizes proprietary AI technology to personalize and customize both radio and
podcast listening experiences and Discovr Radio, a web-based portal that allows artists and record labels to promote songs on radio streams,
through an integration with the free faidr app.
faidr historically allowed
users to listen to AM/FM radio stations without unwanted commercial breaks. The app replaces these ad breaks in real time with songs supplied
by Discovr Radio, giving artists exposure on mainstream airwaves. The faidr app represents the first-time consumers can combine the local
content uniquely provided by AM/FM radio with commercial-free and personalized listening many consumers demand from digital-media consumption
and preference-based new music discovery.
The combination of AM/FM
streaming and new-music distribution, with Auddia’s unique, AI technology-driven differentiators, addresses large (radio streamers)
and rapidly growing (independent and emerging artists) audiences and customer bases.
We have developed our
AI platform on top of Google’s TensorFlow open-source library that is being “taught” to know the difference between
all types of audio content on the radio. For instance, the platform recognizes the difference between a commercial and a song and DJ conversation.
Not only does the technology learn the differences between the various types of audio segments, but it also identifies the beginning and
end of each piece of content.
The faidr app with its
advanced features allow users to skip any content heard on the station and request audio content on-demand. We believe the faidr App represents
a significant differentiated audio streaming product, the first to give audio streamers a more personalized middle ground between passive
content like broadcast radio and fully on-demand content like Spotify. No other audio streaming app available today, including category
leaders like TuneIn, iHeart, and Audacy, can compete with faidr’s full product offerings.
We launched an MVP version
of faidr through several consumer trials in 2021 to measure consumer interest and engagement with the App. The full app launched on February
15, 2022, and included all major U.S. radio stations in the US. In February 2023, we added faidrRadio, our exclusive content offerings,
to the app. Podcasts were added to the app for the iOS version before the end of Q1 2023 and added to the Android app in May of 2023.
The Company initially
launched faidr with a B2C subscription model in February of 2022 and fully transitioned to a B2B subscription model in Q1 of 2026 after
announcing its intentions to transition in August of 2025.
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The Company’s new
B2B business represents a strategic shift to AI driven music discovery. Auddia targets artists, labels, distributors, and managers for
SaaS subscription access to ad-free AM/FM streaming listeners on the faidr app, while faidr users will enjoy free access to AI driven
ad-free AM/FM streams on all music stations. Consumer subscriptions are no longer required to enjoy faidr’s ad-free and content
personalization listening experience.
New music platforms like
Bandcamp and SoundCloud are integral tools for artists to connect with new fans and even monetize their content, but those platforms only
cater to a subset of the total addressable market for an artist. The Company believes the largest group of potential fans for most artists
remains on commercial radio, listening to music passively and not searching for new artists even though Company surveys and research indicate
radio listeners are interested in hearing new music when listening to their favorite radio stations. Auddia’s new Discovr Radio
platform delivers the experience of passively listening to commercial AM/FM radio streams while passively being exposed to new music instead
of radio ads.
Unlike other new music
discovery platforms, which allow artists to upload songs in the hopes that new listeners will find them among the other songs available,
Discovr Radio delivers guaranteed plays to artists, leveraging AI to place their songs into radio feeds as part of a custom programming
experience and as unique content during what would typically be an ad break. This gives artists opportunities to be heard by the many
millions of streaming radio listeners worldwide.
The Discovr Radio platform
consists of a new AI Placement Engine and Artist Portal. The AI Placement Engine puts the right new song in front of the right listener,
on the right station, adjacent to the right artist, to optimize music discovery and the connection between artists and fans. The Artist
Portal gives artists performance analytics on number of total plays, likes and dislikes, demographic data, and facilitate the connection
of artists to their new fans. In addition to streaming songs on live radio streams, the Discovr Radio offering allows artists, managers
and labels leverage analytics to support their own pitches for editorial placements, terrestrial radio play, and many other opportunities
within the music industry.
Auddia evolved its business
model from direct-to-consumer to business-to-business, shifting its focus from individual radio-streaming subscribers to artists and labels
as subscribers. Through a modest monthly subscription, artist and label customers gain guaranteed radio plays—offering a new channel
for music promotion.
The faidr mobile App
is available today through the iOS and Android App stores.The Discovr Radio platform was released on January 20, 2026, and fully launched
with self-serve sign up and two tiers of monthly subscriptions in June of 2026.
We have funded our operations
with proceeds from the February 2021 IPO, Series A warrants exercised in July 2021 and common share issuance during June of 2023. We also
obtained debt financing through a related party during November 2022 and April 2023, which was subsequently repaid in April 2024. In addition,
we sold common shares during 2025 and 2024 pursuant to our equity line facility and issued preferred stock in our Series B and Series
C issuances. Since our inception, we have incurred significant operating losses. In April 2026, we raised approximately $12.0 million
before offering expenses of around $1.2 million. As of June 30, 2026, we had an accumulated deficit of $102,570,485. Our ability to generate
product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the successful development and commercialization of one or
more of our Apps. We expect that our expenses and capital requirements will increase substantially in connection with our ongoing activities,
particularly if and as we:
·
Scale and grow Discovr Radio with artists and labels and market our faidr App to consumers;
·
continue to develop and expand our technology and functionality to advance the faidr app and Discovr Radio platform;
·
rollout our product on an international basis, which will include increasing our sales and marketing costs related to the promotion of our products. faidr and Discovr Radio promotion will include a combination of a) purchasing ads directly from broadcasters or b) participating broadcasters to promote without purchasing ads, but sharing a portion of subscription proceeds based on listening activity on those stations or c) leveraging all social media outlets;
·
continue to pursue and complete potential acquisitions of other companies;
·
hire additional business development, product management, operational and marketing personnel;
·
continue market studies of our products; and
·
add operational and general administrative personnel which will support our product development programs, commercialization efforts and our transition to operating as a public company.
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As a result, we
will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing operations and pursue our growth strategy. Until such time as we can
generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through the sale of equity, debt financings
or other capital sources, which may include collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. We may be unable to raise
additional funds or enter into such other agreements or arrangements when needed on favorable terms, or at all. If we fail to raise capital
or enter into such agreements as and when needed, we may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development and commercialization
of one or more of our product candidates.
Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties
associated with product development, we are unable to predict the timing or amount of increased expenses or when or if we will be able
to achieve or maintain profitability. Even if we are able to generate product sales, we may not become profitable. If we fail to become
profitable or are unable to sustain profitability on a continuing basis, then we may be unable to continue our operations at planned levels
and be forced to reduce or terminate our operations.
As of June 30, 2026, we had cash and cash
equivalents of $9,558,190. During 2026 through June 30, 2026, we have secured approximately $12.9 million in additional financing in
2026. We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated
market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. However, if we are unable to raise capital when needed or on
acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
Recent Developments
Proposed Business Combination
On August 5, 2025, the Company issued a press
release announcing that it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) for a proposed business combination between
the Company and Thramann Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”). Holdings is a privately held holding company that controls LT350, Influence
Healthcare, and Voyex, three early stage AI-native companies founded by Jeff Thramann, Auddia’s founder, CEO and Executive Chairman.
The Company has established a special committee
of the board of directors to evaluate the related party transaction. The special committee has engaged its own counsel and financial advisor.
On February 17, 2026, Auddia, acting upon the
recommendation of its special committee of independent directors, entered into a definitive merger agreement for a business combination
between Auddia and Thramann Holdings.
Upon closing of the proposed transaction, the
Company would be renamed McCarthy Finney and would trade under its new MCFN ticker symbol. Auddia would become a wholly owned subsidiary
of McCarthy Finney, and each of the three Thramann Holdings entities would also be wholly owned by McCarthy Finney. Jeff Thramann would
remain as CEO of McCarthy Finney and John Mahoney would remain as CFO. Auddia’s current board members are expected to continue as
members of the board of the combined company.
Auddia shareholders at the time of closing are
expected to own a 20% economic interest of McCarthy Finney, with an 80% economic interest of the combined company expected to be owned
at closing by Jeff Thramann. Under certain circumstances, these ownership percentages may be adjusted upward or downward based on the
level of Auddia’s cash at closing.
The consideration to be paid to Thramann Holdings
in the proposed transaction will consist of (i) shares of McCarthy Finney convertible preferred stock and (ii) $3.5 million aggregate
principal amount of McCarthy Finney notes with a two year maturity date.
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The closing of the merger will be conditioned
on Auddia having at least $12 million cash on hand at closing in order to provide cash runway to fund McCarthy Finney to key future business
milestones. There can be no assurances as to Auddia’s level of cash at closing.
The transaction has been unanimously approved
by the board of directors of both companies. In connection with the approval of the merger agreement, Houlihan Capital provided a fairness
opinion to Auddia’s special committee and board of directors.
The proposed
transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by
the Auddia stockholders, the effectiveness of the S-4 registration statement to be filed with the SEC to register the shares of McCarthy
Finney stock to be issued in connection with the merger, and the continued listing of the combined company’s common stock on Nasdaq.
The proposed business combination is subject to
a number of known and unknown risk and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that that such business combination will be approved
by stockholders or will ultimately be consummated.
For more information about the business combination
transaction, please see Auddia’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 17, 2026.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategy
We are exploring various
merger and acquisition options as part of a broader strategy which aims to scale the business more rapidly; accelerate user adoption and
subscriber growth; enter new markets (international); and open new pathways toward raising capital. The overall strategy focuses on three
areas: (1) acquiring retained customers of the Discovr Radio platform to generate significant subscription revenue, (2) acquiring retained
users of faidr to supply the audience to Discovr Radio customers (3) scaling the faidr userbase and the Discovr Radio customer base once
we’ve achieved product-market fit.
Nasdaq Deficiency Notices
During 2022, 2023 and
2024, the Company received notices from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with (i) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1),
which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued
listing or (ii) Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market to maintain a minimum of a $1.00
bid price for continued listing.
On May 24, 2024, we received
a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we had regained compliance with the equity requirement in Listing Rule 5550(b) (1). We will be subject
to a Mandatory Panel Monitor for a period of one year from the date of the letter in accordance with application of Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B).
On October 16, 2024,
we received a written notice from Nasdaq indicating that we were not in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth
in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing. The bid price notice does not result in the immediate delisting of our common
stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market. The bid price notice indicated that we have 180 calendar days (or until April 14, 2025) in which
to regain compliance. If at any time during this 180 calendar day period the bid price of our common stock closes at or above $1.00 per
share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, the Nasdaq staff will provide us with a written confirmation of compliance and the
matter will be closed.
On April 14, 2025, Nasdaq
notified us that we were in compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.
Reverse
Stock Splits
On March 28, 2025, the
Company effectuated a 1-for-17 reverse stock split.
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On March 31, 2026, the
Company effectuated a 1-for-7.7 reverse stock split.
The reverse stock
splits did not change the authorized number of shares of the Company’s common stock. No fractional shares were issued and any fractional
shares resulting from the reverse stock splits were rounded up to the nearest whole share.
The reverse stock splits
applied to the Company’s outstanding warrants, stock options and restricted stock units. The number of shares of common stock into
which these outstanding securities are convertible or exercisable were adjusted proportionately as a result of the reverse stock splits.
The exercise prices of any outstanding warrants or stock options were also proportionately adjusted in accordance with the terms of those
securities and the Company’s equity incentive plans.
Impact of Inflation
We have recently experienced higher costs across
our business as a result of inflation, including higher costs related to employee compensation and outside services. We expect inflation
to continue to have a negative impact throughout 2026, and it is uncertain whether we will be able to offset the impact of inflationary
pressures in the near term.
Components of our results of operations
Revenue
Revenue consists of subscription fees paid by subscribers of our Discovr
Radio platform, recognized ratably over the applicable subscription period. We expect this revenue stream to fluctuate based on subscriber
growth, retention, and pricing changes.
Operating expenses
Direct costs of services
Direct cost of services
consists primarily of costs incurred related to our technology and development of our Apps, including hosting and other technology related
expenses. We expect our direct costs of services to increase in the future as we continue to develop and enhance our technology related
to the faidr and podcasting Apps.
Sales and marketing
Our sales and marketing
expenses consist primarily of salaries, direct to consumer (users for faidr and Discovr Radio) promotional spend and consulting services,
all of which are related to the sales and promotion performed during the period. We expect our sales and marketing expenses to fluctuate
period by period as we release new upgrades and enhancements within our Apps and look to generate revenue through customer acquisition,
retention, and subscriptions.
Research and development
Since our inception,
we have focused significant resources on our research and development activities related to the software development of our technology.
We account for costs incurred in the development of computer software as software research and development costs until the preliminary
project stage is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and completion and use of the software for its intended purpose
is probable. We cease capitalization of development costs once the software has been substantially completed and is available for its
intended use. Software development costs are amortized over a useful life estimated by our management of three years. Costs associated
with significant upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality are capitalized. Capitalized costs are subject to an
ongoing assessment of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in software technologies. Unamortized capitalized
software development costs determined to be in excess of anticipated future net revenues are impaired and expensed during the period of
such determination. We expect to continue to incur research and development expenses and capitalization in the future as we continue to
develop and enhance faidr and develop the Discovr Radio platform.
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General and administrative
Our general and administrative
expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs, including payroll taxes, benefits, stock-based compensation, and professional
fees related to auditing, tax, general legal services, and consulting services. We expect our general and administrative expenses to continue
to increase in the future as we right-size our operating activities and prepare for commercialization of our products and support our
operations as a public company, including increased expenses related to legal, accounting, insurance, regulatory and tax-related services
associated with maintaining compliance with exchange listing and Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, directors and officers
liability insurance premiums and investor relations activities.
Restructuring Costs
During the three and
six months ended June 30, 2026, we incurred audit, accounting and legal costs in connection with the proposed business combination.
Other income and
expense
The other income and
expense category primarily consists of interest expense attributed to the debt and conversion features of the Notes payable to related
party.
Results of operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026 and 2025
The following table summarizes our results of
operations:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Change $
Change %
Revenue
$ 7,584
$ –
7,584
0.0%
Operating expenses:
Direct cost of services
65,947
58,566
7,381
12.6%
Sales and marketing
456,965
185,157
271,808
146.8%
Research and development
405,951
236,415
169,536
71.7%
General and administrative
1,409,257
729,442
679,815
93.2%
Restructuring
432,041
–
432,041
100.0%
Depreciation and amortization
261,401
357,628
(96,227 )
-26.9%
Total operating expenses
3,031,562
1,567,208
1,464,354
93.4%
Loss from operations
(3,023,978 )
(1,567,208 )
(1,456,770 )
93.0%
Other expense:
Interest income (expense)
48,712
(1,445 )
50,157
-3471.1%
Total other expense
48,712
(1,445 )
50,157
-3471.1%
Loss before Income taxes
(2,975,266 )
(1,568,653 )
(1,406,613 )
89.7%
Provision for Income taxes
–
–
–
0.0%
Net loss
$ (2,975,266 )
$ (1,568,653 )
(1,406,613 )
89.7%
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Revenue
Total revenues for the
three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $7,584 and $0. The increase was primarily related to a successful Discovr Radio platform
pilot launch
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing expenses
increased by $271,808 or 147% to $456,965 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $185,157 for the three months ended June
30, 2025. The increase in sales and marketing expenses was primarily attributed to increase in marketing and promotional activities and
trade show expenses.
Research and development
Research and development
expenses increased by $169,536 or 72% to $405,951 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 from $236,415 for the three months ended June
30, 2025 primarily due to an increase in research and development related consulting fees to launch Discovr Radio Platform.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses increased
by $679,815 or 93% to $1,409,257 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $729,442 for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The increase was due to bonuses and public relations professional fees.
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses increased by $432,041 or
100% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase is due to audit and
legal expenses related to reverse merger.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
expenses decreased by $96,227 or (27%) to $261,401 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $357,628 for the three months
ended June 30, 2025. The decrease is due to fully amortized capitalized cost and lower capitalized software costs.
Other income (expense),
net
Total other income (expenses)
increased by $50,157 or 3,471% to $48,712 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to ($1,445) for the three months ended June
30, 2025 primarily due to increase in interest income on return on funds in money market account.
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Results of operations
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June
30, 2026 and 2025
The following table summarizes our results of
operations:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
Change $
Change %
Revenue
$ 7,584
$ –
7,584
0.0%
Operating expenses:
Direct cost of services
121,111
114,136
6,975
6.1%
Sales and marketing
907,411
420,598
486,813
115.7%
Research and development
690,935
633,118
57,817
9.1%
General and administrative
2,198,332
1,360,333
837,999
61.6%
Restructuring
904,730
–
904,730
100.0%
Depreciation and amortization
497,497
790,035
(292,538 )
-37.0%
Total operating expenses
5,320,016
3,318,220
2,001,796
60.3%
Loss from operations
(5,312,432 )
(3,318,220 )
(1,994,212 )
60.1%
Other expense:
Interest income (expense)
55,613
(2,998 )
58,611
-1955.0%
Total other expense
55,613
(2,998 )
58,611
-1955.0%
Loss before Income taxes
(5,256,819 )
(3,321,218 )
(1,935,601 )
58.3%
Provision for Income taxes
–
–
–
0.0%
Net loss
$ (5,256,819 )
$ (3,321,218 )
(1,935,601 )
58.3%
Revenue
Total revenues for the
six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $7,584 and $0. The increase was primarily related to a successful Discovr Radio platform
pilot launch.
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing expenses
increased by $486,813 or 116% to $907,411 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $420,598 for the six months ended June 30,
2025. The increase in sales and marketing expenses was primarily attributed to increase in marketing and promotional activities and trade
show expenses for the launch of Discovr Radio.
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Research and development
Research and development
expenses increased by $57,817 or 9% to $690,935 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $633,118 for the six months ended June 30,
2025 primarily due to an increase in research and development related consulting fees to launch Discovr Radio Platform.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses increased
by $837,999 or 62% to $2,198,332 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $1,360,333 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The increase was due to bonuses and corporate public market consulting.
Restructuring
Restructuring expenses increased by $904,730 or
100% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The
increase is due to audit and legal expenses related to reverse merger.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
expenses decreased by $292,538 or (37%) to $497,497 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $790,035 for the six months ended
June 30, 2025. The decrease is due to fully amortized capitalized cost and lower capitalized software costs.
Other income (expense),
net
Total other income (expenses)
increased by $58,611 or 1,955% to $55,613 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to ($2,998) for the six months ended June 30,
2025 primarily due to increase in interest income on return on funds in money market account.
Income taxes
Since our inception in
2012, until the corporate conversion in February 2021, we were organized as a Colorado limited liability company for federal and state
income tax purposes and treated as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes. As such, we were not viewed as a taxpaying entity in any
jurisdiction and do not require a provision for income taxes. Each member of our company was responsible for the tax liability, if any,
related to its proportionate share of our taxable income.
Effective on February
16, 2021, we became treated as a corporation for U.S. income tax purposes and thus became subject to U.S. federal, state and local income
taxes and are be taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates. Among other things, we may begin to generate net operating losses at the
corporate level. We will account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach, which requires recognition of deferred
tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements but
have not been reflected in taxable income. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets to its estimated realizable
value, which is zero based on our operating history.
The Company has significant
federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”). The proposed merger with Thramann Holdings is expected to result
in an ownership change under Internal Revenue Code Section 382. An ownership change would subject the Company’s NOLs to an annual
limitation based on the fair market value of the Company immediately prior to the ownership change multiplied by the applicable long-term
tax-exempt rate. As a result, a substantial portion of the Company’s NOLs may not be available to offset future taxable income.
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Because the Company maintains
a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, any such limitation would not impact the Company’s financial statements.
The Company will continue to evaluate the potential impact of Section 382 limitations in future periods.
Going Concern
Our existing cash was
$9,558,190 at June 30, 2026. We secured approximately $12.9 million in additional funding in 2026 through the date of this report, which
will only be sufficient to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2027. We will need additional funding to complete
the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional
funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology
development and commercialization efforts.
As a result of the Company’s
recurring losses from operations, and the need for additional financing to fund its operating and capital requirements, there is uncertainty
regarding the Company’s ability to maintain liquidity sufficient to operate its business effectively, which raises substantial doubt
as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Liquidity and capital
resources
Sources of liquidity
We have incurred operating losses since our inception
and have an accumulated deficit as a result of ongoing efforts to develop and commercialize our faidr and podcasting Apps. As of June
30, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents of $9,558,190. We have working capital of approximately $8,831,451 as of June 30, 2026. We
anticipate that operating losses and net cash used in operating activities will increase over the next 12 months as we continue to develop
and market our products. We secured $12.9 million of financing during the six months ended June 30, 2026 which will only be sufficient
to fund our current operating plans into the second quarter of 2027. We have based these estimates, however, on assumptions that
may prove to be wrong. We will need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a
demonstrated market fit. Management has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable
terms, we would be forced to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
Equity Line Common
Stock Purchase Agreement
On November 25, 2024, we entered into a new equity
line Common Stock Purchase Agreement and a related registration rights agreement with White Lion. Pursuant to the Common Stock Purchase
Agreement, we have the right, but not the obligation to require White Lion to purchase, from time to time, up to $10,000,000 in aggregate
gross purchase price of newly issued shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Common
Stock Purchase Agreement. On July 30, 2025, we amended the equity line Common Stock Purchase Agreement from $10,000,000 to $50,000,000
and extended the commitment to December 31, 2027.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the
Company issued 129,221 shares of Common stock under the Equity Line Common Stock Purchase Agreement for total proceeds of
$3.7 million.
At-the-Market Sales
Agreement
The Company has entered
into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, as sales agent
(the “Agent”). Under the Sales Agreement, the Company may sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price
of up to $10,000,000 from time to time, through an “at the market offering” (the “ATM Offering”). The aggregate
market value of shares that the Company can sell under the Sales Agreement will be subject to the limitations of General Instruction I.B.6
of Form S-3, to the extent required under such instruction.
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During the three and
six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company sold 0 and 98,043 shares, respectively under the Sales Agreement for proceeds of $0.9 million
and currently has $0.0 million of unsold availability under the ATM facility.
During the year ended
December 31, 2025, the Company issued 130,879 shares for aggregate proceeds of approximately $2.8 under the ATM facility.
$2.3
Million Convertible Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants Financing
On April 23, 2024, the
Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for a convertible preferred stock and warrants financing.
The Company received $2,314,000 of gross proceeds in connection with the closing of this financing.
At the closing, the Company
issued 2,314 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) at a purchase price of $1,000 per
share of Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock at an initial conversion price (“Conversion
Price”) of $242.32 per share of Common Stock. The Company also issued warrants (“Warrants”) exercisable for 9,552 shares
of Common Stock with a five-year term and an initial exercise price of $242.32 per share, which has been subsequently adjusted to $2.36.
The proceeds of this financing, together with other available cash resources, were used to repay outstanding debt and for general corporate
purposes.
Holders of the Series
B Preferred Stock will be entitled to dividends in the amount of 10% per annum, payable quarterly. The Company has the option to pay dividends
on the Series B Preferred Stock in additional shares of Common Stock. The Company also has the option to cumulate or “capitalize”
the dividends, in which case the accrued dividend amount shall be added to the stated value of each share of Series B Preferred Stock.
On February 19, 2025,
140 shares of Series B Preferred stock and capitalized dividends were converted to 4,326 shares of Common Stock.
In April 2025, 447 shares of Series B Preferred
stock and capitalized dividends were converted to 11,069 shares of Common stock.
On June 26, 2025, 192 shares of Series B Preferred
stock and capitalized dividends were converted to 4,484 shares of Common Stock.
On August 5, 2025, the Company entered into a
series of exchange agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain accredited investors to exchange 569 outstanding shares
of the Company’s Series B preferred stock (including accrued dividends thereon) for 17,237 shares of common stock at an exchange
price of $20.41 per common share. The issuance of the exchange common shares is intended to be exempt from registration pursuant to the
exemptions under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
As of June 30, 2026, no Series B Preferred Stock
remains outstanding.
$750,000 Series C Preferred Stock and Warrants
Financing
On June 30, 2025, the Company entered into a Securities
Purchase Agreement with accredited investors for a convertible preferred stock and warrants financing. The Company received $750,000 of
gross proceeds in connection with the closing of this financing.
At the closing, the Company issued 750 shares
of Series C convertible preferred stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”) at a purchase price of $1,000 per share of Series C Preferred
Stock. The Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into Common Stock at an initial conversion price (“Series C Conversion Price”)
of $36.73 per share of Common Stock. The Company also issued warrants exercisable for 40,841 shares of Common Stock with a five year term
and an initial exercise price of $36.73 per share, which has been subsequently adjusted to $2.36.
On April 23, 2026, the Company entered into an
exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with the accredited investors to exchange 750 outstanding shares of the Company’s
Series C preferred stock plus capitalized dividends to date for 216,525 shares of common stock at an exchange price of $3.91 per common
share. No shares of Series C preferred stock remain outstanding.
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As of June 30, 2026, no Series C Preferred
Stock remains outstanding.
The proceeds of this financing, together
with other available cash resources, will be used for general corporate purposes.
April 2026 Registered Direct Offering
On April 27, 2026, the
Company closed a best-efforts registered direct offering (the "Offering") of 1,405,006 shares of common stock, together with,
in lieu of common stock for certain investors, 3,679,737 pre-funded warrants to purchase common stock (the "Pre-Funded Warrants"),
and accompanying common stock purchase warrants to purchase up to 5,084,743 shares of common stock (the "Common Warrants"). The
combined public offering price was $2.36 per share (or per Pre-Funded Warrant) and accompanying Common Warrant. Gross proceeds were $11,999,993
(approximately $12.0 million), before deduction of a 7.0% cash fee payable to the placement agent and other offering expenses, together
totaling approximately $1.2 million. Gross proceeds were allocated among the common stock, pre-funded warrants and common warrants on
a relative fair value basis.
The Pre-Funded Warrants
have an exercise price of $0.001 per share, which was pre-funded at closing, and no stated expiration date; they remain exercisable until
exercised in full. The Common Warrants have an exercise price of $2.36 per share and expire earlier of (i) five years from the initial
exercise date and (ii) the consummation of the Company's pending merger with Thramann Holdings, LLC (the "Merger"). All 3,679,737
Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised by April 30, 2026 for an aggregate exercise price of $3,680; As of June 30, 2026, 1000 common warrants
were exercised at $2.36 with the proceeds of $2,360.
All 3,679,737 Pre-Funded
Warrants were exercised in full as of June 30, 2026. Upon exercise, the Company received aggregate cash proceeds of $3,680 and reclassified
$5,812,540 from the Pre-Funded Warrants equity account to common stock and additional paid-in capital. No Pre-Funded Warrants remain outstanding.
This exercise activity does not affect the fair value classification or measurement of the Common Warrant liability.
Cash Flow Analysis
Our cash flows from operating
activities have historically been significantly impacted by our investment in sales and marketing to drive growth, and research and development
expenses. Our ability to meet future liquidity needs will be driven by our operating performance and the extent of continued investment
in our operations. Failure to generate sufficient revenues and related cash flows could have a material adverse effect on our ability
to meet our liquidity needs and achieve our business objectives.
The following table summarizes
the statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2026
2025
Net cash provided by (used In):
Operating activities
$ (4,782,916 )
$ (2,508,649 )
Investing activities
(561,911 )
(490,650 )
Financing activities
11,716,032
1,360,736
Change In cash
$ 6,371,205
$ (1,638,563 )
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Operating
activities
Cash used in operating
activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $4,782,917, primarily resulting from our net loss of ($5,256,819), change in working
capital of $69,513 primarily related to a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liability and prepaid assets, and
non-cash charges of $497,497 related to depreciation and amortization, $29,984 in share based compensation expense and $15,935 in amortization
of ROU. Cash used in operating activities for both periods consisted of personnel-related expenditures, marketing and promotion costs,
and public company administrative support costs such as legal and other professional support services.
Investing activities
Cash flows used in investing activities for the
six months ended June 30, 2026 was $561,911, consisting of capitalization of software development expenses and patent expenses.
Financing activities
Cash flows generated
in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $11,716,032 primarily related to cash proceeds from the issuance of
offering of prefunded warrant, Common warrant and Common stock partially offset by repayments to notes payable of $60,520 and offering
costs of $1,117,723.
Funding Requirements
We historically have
incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception and had an accumulated deficit of $102,570,485
and $97,283,343 as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash
equivalents of $9,558,190 and $3,186,985, respectively. Our cash is comprised primarily of demand deposit accounts and money market funds.
We secured $12.9 million of financing during the six months ended June 30, 2026 which will only be sufficient to fund our current operating
plans into the second quarter of 2027. We have based these estimates, however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong. We will
need additional funding to complete the development of our full product line and scale products with a demonstrated market fit. Management
has plans to secure such additional funding. If we are unable to raise capital when needed or on acceptable terms, we would be forced
to delay, reduce, or eliminate our technology development and commercialization efforts.
We expect our expenses
to increase in connection with our ongoing activities, particularly as we continue the development, and marketing and promotion of faidr.
In addition, we expect to continue to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company, including legal, accounting,
investor relations and other expenses. Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:
·
the scope, progress, results, and costs related to the market acceptance of our products;
·
the ability to attract podcasters and content creators to faidr and retain listeners on the platform;
·
the costs, timing, and ability to continue to develop our technology;
·
effectively addressing any competing technological and market developments; and
·
avoiding and defending against intellectual property infringement, misappropriation and other claims.
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Off-balance sheet
arrangements
We did not have during
the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the
SEC.
Critical Accounting
Estimates
Our financial statements
and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and related
disclosures. On an ongoing basis, we continually evaluate our estimates and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts
and circumstances. Actual amounts and results may materially differ from these estimates made by management under different assumptions
and conditions.
Certain accounting policies
that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position, are described
below. Accordingly, these are the policies we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our financial
condition and results of operations.
Software Development
Costs
The Company accounts
for costs incurred in the development of computer software as software research and development costs until the preliminary project stage
is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and completion and use of the software for its intended purpose is probable.
The Company ceases capitalization of development costs once the software has been substantially completed and is available for its intended
use. Software development costs are amortized over a useful life estimated by the Company’s management of three years. Costs associated
with significant upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality are capitalized. Capitalized costs are subject to an
ongoing assessment of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in software technologies. Unamortized capitalized
software development costs determined to be in excess of anticipated future net revenues are impaired and expensed during the period of
such determination.
Equity-based compensation
Certain of our employees and consultants have
received grants of common shares in our company. These awards are accounted for in accordance with guidance prescribed for accounting
for equity-based compensation. Based on this guidance and the terms of the awards, the awards are equity classified. The common shares
receive distributions if any in an order of priority in accordance with our limited liability company agreement.
The fair value of each award is determined using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which values options based on the stock price at the grant date, the expected life of the option,
the estimated volatility of the stock, and the risk-free interest rate over the expected life of the option. The expected volatility was
determined considering comparable companies historical stock prices as a peer group for the fiscal year the grant occurred and prior fiscal
years for a period equal to the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate was the rate available with a term equal to the
expected life of the option. The expected life of the option was estimated based on a mid-point method calculation.
Emerging growth company and smaller reporting company status
The Jumpstart Our Business
Startups Act of 2012 permits an “emerging growth company” such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to
comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies until those standards would otherwise apply to private
companies. We have elected to not “opt out” of this provision and, as a result, we will adopt new or revised accounting standards
at the time private companies adopt the new or revised accounting standard and will do so until such time that we either (i) irrevocably
elect to “opt out” of such extended transition period or (ii) no longer qualify as an emerging growth company.
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We are also a “smaller reporting company”
meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100
million during the most recently completed fiscal year. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) the market value
of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250 million or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently
completed fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million. If we are a smaller reporting
company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements
that are available to smaller reporting companies. Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two
most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies,
smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company as
defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
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