Our objective is to utilize bfLEAP™, our AI/ML platform, with a precision medicine approach toward drug development with biopharmaceutical collaborators, as well as our own internal clinical development programs.
Our objective is to utilize bfLEAP™, our AI/ML platform, with a precision medicine approach toward drug development with biopharmaceutical collaborators, as well as with our own internal clinical development programs.
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.
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. 43
Subsequently, we have developed new tools and capabilities composed of an ensemble of machine learning and artificial intelligence models. In February 2018, the Company secured an original exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the technology underlying our bfLEAP™ platform.
Subsequently, we have developed new tools and capabilities composed of an ensemble of machine learning and artificial intelligence models. In February 2018, we secured an original exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL for the technology underlying our bfLEAP™ platform.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF OPERATION The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents position is not sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations for at least a year beyond the filing date of the consolidated financial statements. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents position is not sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations for at least a year beyond the filing date of the consolidated financial statements. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
(“Bullfrog” or the “Company”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(“BullFrog” or the “Company”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies In Note 2 of our Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 found elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we included a discussion of the most critical accounting policies used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies In Note 2 of our Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 found elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we included a discussion of the most critical accounting policies used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies.
Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status We are an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies.
Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Bullfrog AI, Inc. and Bullfrog AI Management, LLC, which were incorporated in Delaware and Maryland, in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Operations are currently conducted through Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc., which began operations on February 6, 2020.
BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of BullFrog AI, Inc. and BullFrog AI Management, LLC, which were incorporated in Delaware and Maryland, in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Operations are currently conducted through BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc., which began operations in February 2020.
Actual results could differ materially because of the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors that we may not know. 24 OVERVIEW Bullfrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on February 6, 2020.
Actual results could differ materially because of the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors that we may not know. 37 OVERVIEW BullFrog AI Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada in February 2020.
In July 2022, the Company entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL that provides additional intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights, and knowhow for the technology underlying the Company’s bfLEAP™ analytical AI/ML platform. In consideration for the new license entered into in July 2022 with JHU-APL, the Company issued to JHU-APL 39,879 shares of common stock.
In July 2022, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license from JHU-APL that provides additional intellectual property rights including patents, copyrights, and knowhow for the technology underlying our bfLEAP™ analytical AI/ML platform. In consideration for the new license entered into in July 2022 with JHU-APL, we issued to JHU-APL 39,879 shares of common stock.
Internally, the Company has added incremental staff to accelerate execution and the development of processes and custom scripts for use in performing new drug target discovery and analytical services for customers, while also launching initiatives targeting large public health data sources and seeking access to proprietary health data sources, such as our agreement with the LIBD.
Internally, we have added incremental staff to accelerate execution and the development of processes and custom scripts for use in performing new drug target discovery and analytical services for customers, while also launching initiatives targeting large public health data sources and seeking access to proprietary health data sources, such as our agreement with the LIBD.
The Company has had negative cash flows from operations and operated at a net loss since inception. In the first quarter of 2023, we completed our IPO. In February 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $5.7 million from an underwritten secondary public offering of common stock and warrants.
We have had negative cash flows from operations and operated at a net loss since inception. In the first quarter of 2023, we completed our IPO. In February 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $5.7 million from an underwritten public offering of common stock and warrants.
The first of these payments of $75,000 was paid in July 2023 and the remaining payments of $75,000, $75,000 and $50,000 are due in years 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. The amendment also reduced the 2023 minimum annual royalty payment to $60,000. All other financial terms remain the same.
The first of these payments of $75,000 was paid in July 2023, the second of these payments was paid in June 2025, and the remaining payments of $75,000 and $50,000 are due in years 2026 and 2027, respectively. The amendment also reduced the 2023 minimum annual royalty payment from $80,000 to $60,000. All other financial terms remain the same.
References in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations to “us”, “we”, “our” and similar terms refer to the Company. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains statements that are forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risk, uncertainties, and other factors.
References in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Plan of Operation to “us”, “we”, “our” and similar terms refer to the Company. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Plan of Operation contains statements that are forward-looking. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risk, uncertainties, and other factors.
We have signed exclusive worldwide License Agreements with JHU for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and others. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license from George Washington University for another cancer drug that targets hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and other liver diseases.
We have signed exclusive worldwide license agreements with JHU for a cancer drug that targets glioblastoma (brain cancer), pancreatic cancer, and others. We have also signed an exclusive worldwide license from GWU for another cancer drug that targets hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and other liver diseases.
The Company and JHU-APL entered into Amendment Number 1 of the July 2022 license agreement pursuant to which the Company gained access to certain improvements including additional patents and knowhow in exchange for a series of payments totaling $275,000.
In May 2023, we entered into Amendment Number 1 of the July 2022 license agreement with JHU-APL pursuant to which we gained access to certain improvements including additional patents and knowhow in exchange for a series of payments totaling $275,000.
We anticipate our research and development costs could become significant as we execute on our business plan and begin conducting preclinical research and development activities directed at securing development partners and filing an IND for our licensed drug development programs described in this filing, as well as under strategic partnerships and for other drug development programs we may acquire.
We anticipate that our research and development costs could become significant over time as we execute on our business plan and begin conducting preclinical research and development activities directed at securing development partners and filing an investigational new drug (IND) application for our licensed drug development programs described in this filing, as well as under strategic partnerships and for other drug development programs we may acquire.
In February 2024, we completed an underwritten offering of common stock and warrants generating approximately $5.7 million of net proceeds. In October 2024, we completed a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants generating approximately $2.7 million of net proceeds.
In October 2024, we completed a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants generating approximately $2.7 million of net proceeds.
In addition to fees paid to external service providers, we are also allocating internal costs for personnel working on these efforts in addition to personnel costs related to our internal efforts to develop our product and service offerings using bfLEAP™.
In addition to fees paid to external service providers, we are also allocating costs for internal personnel working on these activities as well as their efforts to develop our product and service offerings using bfLEAP™.
We also transitioned our accounting and financial reporting systems and processes to enhance our internal control environment as a public company.
We are also continuing to improve our accounting and financial reporting systems and processes to enhance our internal control environment as a public company.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative costs and expenses in 2023 and 2024 include personnel costs and costs associated with being a public company such as D&O insurance, audit and tax provider fees, SEC legal counsel, and exchange listing costs. Additionally, our general and administrative costs include expenses for our business development, investor relations and marketing efforts.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative costs and expenses include personnel costs and costs associated with being a public company such as directors and officers insurance, audit and tax provider fees, legal fees, and exchange listing costs. Additionally, our general and administrative costs include expenses for our business development, investor relations and marketing efforts.
The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company obtaining the necessary financing and/or revenues to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations when they become due. Our Strategy The Company has a unique strategy designed to reduce risk and increase the frequency of cash flow.
The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon us utilizing the financing facilities available to us and/or obtaining necessary additional financing and/or revenues to meet our obligations arising from normal business operations when they become due. 39 Our Strategy We have a strategy designed to reduce risk and increase the frequency of cash flow.
The first part of the strategy is to generate revenues through strategic relationships with biopharma companies. These relationships will be structured as a combination of fees and intellectual property based on the specific scope of the engagement.
The first part of the strategy is to generate revenues through strategic relationships with biopharma companies. These relationships will be structured as a combination of fees in cash and, in some instances, equity in our partners, or other consideration and intellectual property based on the specific scope of the engagement.
As of December 31, 2024, we have accrued $300,000 of the 2024 minimum annual royalty payments, and the entire accrued balance was paid in January 2025. We intend to continue to evolve and improve bfLEAP™, either in-house or with development partners like JHU-APL.
As of December 31, 2025, we have accrued $300,000 for the 2025 minimum annual royalty payments and the entire accrued balance remains uninvoiced and unpaid as of the date of this filing. We intend to continue to evolve and improve bfLEAP™, either in-house or with development partners like JHU-APL.
We plan to leverage our proprietary AI/ML platform developed over several years at one of the top innovation institutions in the world, which has already been successfully applied in multiple sectors.
We plan to leverage our proprietary AI/ML platform developed over several years at one of the top innovation institutions in the world, which has already been successfully applied in multiple sectors. 38 We operate and have staffed our business using funds from our initial public offering and subsequent financings.
Additionally, in October 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $2.7 million from a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has a cash balance of approximately $5.4 million.
In October 2024, we received net proceeds of approximately $2.7 million from a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and concurrent private placement of common stock warrants. Through December 31, 2025, we received approximately $2.6 million of net proceeds from the sale of our common stock pursuant to the ATM Agreement.
We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations, as well as acquired product candidates. These increases could include increased costs related to the hiring of additional personnel and fees to outside consultants, lawyers, and accountants, among other expenses.
We anticipate that our expenses will increase in the future to support our service offerings, clinical and pre-clinical research and development activities associated with strategic partnering and collaborations, as well as acquired product candidates.
In the future, the second part of our strategy involves acquiring the rights to drugs at various stages of development and using our proprietary AI/ML technology to advance the development of such drugs, with the objective of creating near term value and then exiting and monetizing as quickly as possible, preferably within approximately 30 months. 26 Results of Operations For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Revenue and Costs of Goods Sold We recognized $65,000 in revenue and $5,200 in costs of goods sold during the year ended December 31, 2023 related to a commercial service contract.
In the future, the second part of our strategy involves acquiring the rights to drugs at various stages of development and using our proprietary AI/ML technology to advance the development of such drugs, with the objective of creating near term value and then exiting and monetizing as quickly as possible, preferably within approximately 30 months.
Research and Development Costs and Expenses Research and development costs and expenses in 2023 and 2024 include development activities on our licensed drug candidates and our discovery collaborations with JCVI.
Research and Development Costs and Expenses Research and development costs and expenses include development activities related to our licensed drug candidates and our discovery efforts and collaborations.
This may make it difficult to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used. 29 We are also considered a “smaller reporting company”, meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates plus the aggregate amount of gross proceeds to us as a result of the IPO is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.
We are also considered a “smaller reporting company”, meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates plus the aggregate amount of gross proceeds to us as a result of the IPO is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.
These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company obtaining the necessary financing and/or revenues to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations when they become due.
The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon us utilizing the financing facilities available to us and/or obtaining necessary additional financing and/or revenues to meet our obligations arising from normal business operations when they become due. Accordingly, we will seek additional capital to continue to execute our strategy as discussed above.
During 2024, we received approximately $0.1 million from the exercise of warrants. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents position is not sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations for at least a year beyond the filing date of the consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents position is not sufficient to fund our planned operations for at least a year beyond the filing date of the consolidated financial statements. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by approximately $147,000, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to fewer proceeds from equity issuances in 2024 partially offset by payments of debt in 2023.
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to proceeds from our offerings and warrant exercises in 2024, partially offset by proceeds from sales of common stock under our ATM Agreement in 2025.
We have staffed our business using funds from our initial public offering and subsequent financings and have entered into partnerships and relationships and recently completed our first commercial service contract with a leading rare disease non-profit organization for AI/ML analysis of late-stage clinical data.
Since our incorporation, we have entered into various partnerships and relationships, completed our first commercial service contract with a leading rare disease non-profit organization for AI/ML analysis of late-stage clinical data in 2023, and completed our collaboration agreement for clinical trial optimization with a Phase III oncology company focused on novel chemotherapeutic treatments for rare cancers in the third quarter of 2025.
Interest income increased by approximately $77,000 primarily due to an increase in our average cash balances. Liquidity and Capital Resources Through December 31, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of approximately $16.8 million and has funded its operations through the sale of common stock, warrants and debt.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Through December 31, 2025, we have an accumulated deficit of approximately $23.3 million and we have funded our operations through the sale of common stock, warrants and debt.
Since we are a company focused on using our AI/ML technology to advance medicines, any clinical development programs will also require, in all cases, partners and the establishment of third-party relationships for execution and completion of clinical trials. 25 Since completing our initial public offering in February 2023 (the “IPO”), aided by the receipt of the IPO proceeds in addition to the proceeds from our February 2024 and October 2024 offerings, we have implemented several initiatives: investor relations and marketing to promote and raise awareness of the Company in the financial and business sectors, research and development, collaboration with J Craig Venter Institute (“JCVI”) and initiated preclinical studies with our in-licensed drug programs.
Since completing our initial public offering in February 2023 (the “IPO”), aided by the receipt of the IPO proceeds in addition to the proceeds from our February 2024 and October 2024 offerings and our ongoing At-The-Market Sales Agreement with BTIG, LLC (the “ATM Agreement”) and common stock purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC, we have implemented several initiatives including: investor relations and marketing to raise awareness of the Company in the financial and business sectors, research and development, and initiation of preclinical studies with our in-licensed drug programs.
Consolidated Cash Flow Data Year ended December 31, Net Change 2024 2023 Net cash (used in) provided by Operating activities $ (5,610,249 ) $ (6,001,299 ) $ 391,050 Investing activities - - - Financing activities 8,421,502 8,568,359 (146,857 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 2,811,253 $ 2,567,060 $ 244,193 Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased by approximately $391,000 compared to the same period ended December 31, 2023 primarily due to paying down accrued expenses for technology access, consultants, and compensation in 2023, partially offset by increased operating costs in 2024 primarily relating to increased personnel costs.
Consolidated Cash Flow Data Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net Change Net cash (used in) provided by Operating activities $ (5,522,265 ) $ (5,610,249 ) $ 87,984 Investing activities - - - Financing activities 2,374,987 8,421,502 (6,046,515 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (3,147,278 ) $ 2,811,253 $ (5,958,531 ) Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased by approximately $88,000 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to decreased operating costs in 2025 attributable to a reduction in personnel costs, partially offset by the timing and payment of vendor invoices and associated impact to accounts payable.
Other Income (Expense), Net Interest expense decreased by approximately $61,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2023 due to our outstanding notes converting or being paid off in 2023. In 2023, we also recognized a loss on the conversion of notes of approximately $93,000 in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other Income (Expense), Net Interest expense decreased by approximately $12,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period ended December 31, 2024 due to a decrease in our director and officer insurance policy premium loan. Interest income decreased by approximately $159,000 primarily due to a decrease in our average cash balances.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K. 28 Financial Operations Overview Revenue We completed our first commercial service contract and recognized revenue in the amount of $65,000 in the third quarter of 2023. We did not recognize any revenue in 2024.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as such term is defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K. 42 Financial Operations Overview Revenue In February 2025, we entered into a collaboration agreement with Eleison Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Phase III oncology company focused on novel chemotherapeutic treatments for rare cancers, and we recognized revenue of approximately $117,000 pursuant to this agreement.
Operating Expenses Year ended December 31, Net Change 2024 2023 $ % Operating expenses: Research and development $ 2,223,265 $ 1,432,614 $ 790,651 55 % General and administrative 5,013,118 3,994,710 1,018,408 25 % Total operating expenses $ 7,236,383 $ 5,427,324 $ 1,809,059 33 % Research and Development Our research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by approximately $791,000 or 55% compared the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to increased personnel costs related to the hiring of additional R&D staff members.
Operating Expenses Year ended December 31, Net Change 2025 2024 $ % Operating expenses: Research and development $ 1,799,738 $ 2,223,265 $ (423,527 ) -19 % General and administrative 4,816,790 5,013,118 (196,328 ) -4 % Total operating expenses $ 6,616,528 $ 7,236,383 $ (619,855 ) -9 % Research and Development Our research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased compared the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a reduction in personnel costs and the allocation of certain personnel costs from research and development to cost of revenue related to our collaboration with Eleison.