# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001615165
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-156969
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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**Document Hash:** c5b9d229e28028cfebb9e5d1af584188
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-156969.hdr.sgml**: 20260415

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-156969

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: S-8

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260415

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260415

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260415

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Veritone, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001615165
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 471161641
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** S-8
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-295066
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26864115

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5291 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 350
- **CITY:** IRVINE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92617
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8885071737

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5291 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 350
- **CITY:** IRVINE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92617

**As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2026** 

**Registration No. 333-** 

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM S-8** 

**REGISTRATION STATEMENT** 

***UNDER***

***THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933***

![LOGO](g123015g0307071200021.jpg)

## Veritone, Inc.
**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)** 

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| **Delaware** | **47-1161641** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of**<br> **incorporation organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |
| **5291 California Avenue, Suite 350**<br> **Irvine, California**<br> **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **92617**<br> **(Zip Code)** |

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**Veritone, Inc. Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan** 

**(Full title of the plan)** 

**Ryan Steelberg** 

**Chief Executive Officer** 

**Veritone, Inc.** 

**5291 California Avenue, Suite 350** 

**Irvine, California 92617** 

**(Name and address of agent for service)** 

**(888) 507-1737** 

**(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)** 

***Copies to:***

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|:---|:---|
| **Michael Zemetra**<br> **Chief Financial Officer**<br> **Veritone, Inc.**<br> **5291 California Avenue, Suite 350**<br> **Irvine, California 92617**<br> **(888) 507-1737** | **John-Paul Motley**<br> **Logan Tiari**<br> **Cooley LLP**<br> **350 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 3200**<br> **Los Angeles, California 90071**<br> **(213) 561-3250** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
|  |  | Emerging growth company | ☐ |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

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**EXPLANATORY NOTE** 

Veritone, Inc. (the "***Registrant***" or the "***Company***") is filing this registration statement on Form S-8 (the "***Registration Statement***") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "***SEC***") to register the offering of an additional 2,500,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "***Common Stock***"), of the Registrant, pursuant to the Veritone, Inc. Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended, the "***2023 Plan***").

The additional shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the 2023 Plan are securities of the same class as other securities for which a registration statement on Form S-8 was filed with the SEC on June 21, 2023 (File No. [333-272791](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000095017023029013/s-8_june_2023.htm)) (the "***Prior Registration Statement***"). Accordingly, the contents of the Prior Registration Statement are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement pursuant to General Instruction E of Form S-8.

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**PART II** 

**INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT** 

**Item 3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference.** 

The following documents, which have been filed with the SEC, are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Company's Annual Report on [Form 10-K](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000162828026025214/veri-20251231.htm) for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2026;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Company's Current Report on [Form 8-K](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001615165/000162828026025100/veri-20260408.htm) filed with the SEC on April 14, 2026; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the description of the Company's common stock contained in the Company's Annual Report on [Form 10-K](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/../../../ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000162828026025214/veri-20251231.htm) for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2026.

In addition, all documents filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (other than Current Reports on Form 8-K furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K, including any exhibits included with such information that are related to such items), after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment that indicates that all securities offered hereby have been sold or that deregisters all securities then remaining unsold shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part of this Registration Statement from the date of filing of such documents; provided, however, that documents or information deemed to have been furnished and not filed in accordance with the rules of the SEC shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement.

Any statement contained in the documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement shall be deemed to be modified, superseded, or replaced for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document which also is incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement modifies, supersedes, or replaces such statement. Any such statement so modified, superseded or replaced shall not be deemed, except as so modified, superseded or replaced, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement.

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**Item 8. Exhibits.** 

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|  |  | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** |
| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description** | **Form** | **File No.** | **Exhibit** | **Filing Date** |
| 3.1 | [Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Veritone, Inc.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312525141479/d30640dex31.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 3.1 | 6/16/2025 |
| 3.2 | [Amended and Restated Bylaws of Veritone, Inc.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312517179521/d402906dex32.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 3.2 | 5/23/2017 |
| 4.1 | [Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of the Registrant's common stock.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312517145482/d255465dex41.htm) | S-1/A | 333-216726 | 4.1 | 4/28/2017 |
| 4.2 | [Description of Registrant's securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000162828026025214/exhibit43.htm) | 10-K | 001-38093 | 4.3 | 4/15/2026 |
| 4.3 | [Indenture, dated as of November 19, 2021, by and among Veritone, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000156459021057894/veri-ex41_10.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 4.1 | 11/22/2021 |
| 4.4 | [Form of Warrant issued pursuant to Term Loan.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312523294856/d591056dex41.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 4.1 | 12/14/2023 |
| 4.5 | [Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 13, 2023, by and among Veritone, Inc. and the investors identified therein.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312523294856/d591056dex42.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 4.2 | 12/14/2023 |
| 5.1\* | [Opinion of Cooley LLP.](d123015dex51.htm) |  |  |  |  |
| 23.1\* | [Consent of Grant Thornton LLP, independent registered public accounting firm.](d123015dex231.htm) |  |  |  |  |
| 23.2\* | [Consent of Cooley LLP (contained in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto).](d123015dex51.htm) |  |  |  |  |
| 24.1\* | [Power of Attorney (included in the signature page of this Registration Statement).](#sig) |  |  |  |  |
| 99.1 | [Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1615165/000119312525141479/d30640dex102.htm) | 8-K | 001-38093 | 10.2 | 6/16/2025 |
| 107\* | [Filing Fee Table.](d123015dexfilingfees.htm) |  |  |  |  |

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\* Filed herewith.

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Irvine, State of California, on this 15th day of April, 2026.

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|:---|:---|
| **VERITONE, INC.** | **VERITONE, INC.** |
| By: | /s/ RYAN STEELBERG |
|  | Ryan Steelberg |
|  | *President and Chief Executive Officer* |
|  | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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**POWER OF ATTORNEY** 

KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Ryan Steelberg and Michael L. Zemetra, and each of them, as his or her true and lawful agents, proxies and attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Registration Statement (including post-effective amendments), and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| **Signature** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ RYAN STEELBERG | *President and Chief Executive Officer* | April 15, 2026 |
| Ryan Steelberg | (Principal Executive Officer and Director) |  |
| /s/ MICHAEL L. ZEMETRA | *Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer* | April 15, 2026 |
| Michael L. Zemetra | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |  |
| /s/ MICHAEL KEITHLEY | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Michael Keithley |  |  |
| /s/ KNUTE P. KURTZ | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Knute P. Kurtz |  |  |
| /s/ FRANCISCO MORALES | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Francisco Morales |  |  |
| /s/ RICHARD H. TAKETA | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Richard H. Taketa |  |  |
| /s/ MICHAEL ZILIS | Director | April 15, 2026 |
| Michael Zilis |  |  |

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## Exhibit 5.1

**Exhibit 5.1**![LOGO](g123015g0310170420053.jpg)

John-Paul Motley

T: +1 213 561 3204

jmotley@cooley.com

April 15, 2026

Veritone, Inc.

5291 California Avenue, Suite 350

Irvine, CA 92617

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| **Re:** | **Veritone, Inc. – Registration Statement on Form S-8**  |

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to Veritone, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Company***"), in connection with the filing by the Company of a Registration Statement on Form S-8 (the "***Registration Statement***") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "***Commission***") covering the offering of up to 2,500,000 shares (the "***Shares***") of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "***Plan***").

In connection with this opinion, we have examined and relied upon (a) the Registration Statement and related prospectus, (b) the Company's certificate of incorporation and bylaws, each as currently in effect, (c) the Plan, and (d) such other records, documents, opinions, certificates, memoranda and instruments as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable us to render the opinion expressed below. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to originals of all documents submitted to us as copies, the accuracy, completeness and authenticity of certificates of public officials and the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents by all persons other than the Company. As to certain factual matters, we have relied upon a certificate of an officer of the Company and have not independently verified such matters.

Our opinion is expressed solely with respect to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. We express no opinion to the extent that any other laws are applicable to the subject matter hereof and express no opinion and provide no assurance as to compliance with any federal or state securities law, rule or regulation.

On the basis of the foregoing, and in reliance thereon, we are of the opinion that the Shares, when sold and issued in accordance with the Plan, the Registration Statement and the related prospectus, will be validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable (except as to shares issued pursuant to deferred payment arrangements, which will be fully paid and nonassessable when such deferred payments are made in full).

This opinion is limited to the matters expressly set forth in this letter, and no opinion has been or should be implied, or may be inferred, beyond the matters expressly stated. This opinion speaks only as to law and facts in effect or existing as of the date hereof, and we have no obligation or responsibility to update or supplement this opinion to reflect any facts or circumstances that may hereafter come to our attention or any changes in law that may hereafter occur.

We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder.

Cooley LLP 350 S. Grand Avenue Suite 3200 Los Angeles, CA 90071

t: +1 213 561 3250 f: +1 213 561 3244 cooley.com

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![LOGO](g123015g0310170420053.jpg)

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| Page 2 | Page 2 |
|  Sincerely, | Sincerely, |
|  COOLEY LLP | COOLEY LLP |
|  By: | /s/ John-Paul Motley |
|  | John-Paul Motley |

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Cooley LLP 350 S. Grand Avenue Suite 3200 Los Angeles, CA 90071

t: +1 213 561 3250 f: +1 213 561 3244 cooley.com

## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1** 

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM** 

We have issued our report dated April 15, 2026 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Veritone, Inc. included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement. We consent to the incorporation by reference of the aforementioned report in this Registration Statement.

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Phoenix, Arizona

April 15, 2026

## Ex-Filing

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| **Calculation of Filing Fee Tables**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**S-8**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Veritone, Inc.**  |

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| | **Security Type**  | **Security Class Title**  | **Fee Calculation Rule**  | **Amount Registered**  | **Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit**  | **Maximum Aggregate Offering Price**  | **Fee Rate**  | **Amount of Registration Fee**  |
| 1 | Equity | Common Stock | Other | 2500000 | $1.90 | $4750000.00 | 0.0001381 | $655.98 |
| Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: | Total Offering Amounts: |  | $4750000.00  |  | $655.98  |
| Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  | Total Fee Offsets:  |  |  |  | $0.00  |
| Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  | Net Fee Due:  |  |  |  | $655.98  |

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 **Offering Note** <br>

<sup>1</sup> (1) Pursuant to Rule 416(a) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement shall also cover any additional shares of common stock of Veritone, Inc. (the "Registrant") that become issuable under the Registrant's Amended and Restated 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2023 Plan") set forth herein by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, or other similar transaction effected that results in an increase to the number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's common stock, as applicable. (2) Estimated in accordance with Rule 457(c) and Rule 457(h) solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee. The offering price per share is based upon $1.90, which is the average of the high and low selling prices of the Registrant's common stock as reported on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on April 9, 2026, which date is within five business days prior to the filing of this registration statement.

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