Audit Information |
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Audit Information [Abstract] | |
Auditor Firm ID | 42 |
Auditor Name | Ernst & Young LLP |
Auditor Location | New York, NY |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 1,613 | $ 743 |
Class A common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, authorized (in shares) | 2,000,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Common stock, issued (in shares) | 61,585,973 | 18,549,183 |
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) | 61,585,973 | 18,549,183 |
Class B common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, authorized (in shares) | 110,000,000 | 110,000,000 |
Common stock, issued (in shares) | 34,389,453 | 74,418,847 |
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) | 34,389,453 | 74,418,847 |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net loss | $ (140,746) | $ (78,167) | $ (31,969) |
Other comprehensive loss: | |||
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments | (633) | (534) | (26) |
Unrealized losses on marketable securities | (5,551) | (64) | (50) |
Other comprehensive loss, net | (6,184) | (598) | (76) |
Comprehensive loss, net | (146,930) | (78,765) | (32,045) |
Less: comprehensive loss, net, attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest | (1,780) | (1,448) | (217) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to Braze, Inc. | $ (145,150) | $ (77,317) | $ (31,828) |
Company Overview |
12 Months Ended |
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Company Overview | Company Overview Description of Business Braze, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or “Braze”), is a cloud-based customer engagement platform that delivers customer-centric experiences across push notifications, email, in-product messaging, SMS and MMS messages, and more. Customers use the Braze platform to facilitate real-time experiences between brands and customers in a more authentic and human way. We began operations in 2011 and are incorporated in the state of Delaware. Our headquarters are located in New York, New York. We also lease additional office space in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, and Tokyo. Emerging Growth Company Status Based on the market value of the Company’s common equity held by non-affiliates as of July 29, 2022 (the last business day of the Company’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the Company ceased to qualify as an emerging growth company (as described in Section 107(b) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012) as of the end of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. As a result, the Company will no longer be able to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. In addition, the Company will no longer be able to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards available to emerging growth companies and will be required to adopt new or revised accounting standards as of the effective dates for public companies.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and variable interest entities (“VIE”) for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Reclassifications Certain reclassifications and immaterial changes have been made to prior-period financial statements to conform to the current-period presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported period. We evaluate estimates based on historical and anticipated results, trends, and various other assumptions. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the standalone selling price for separate performance obligations in our revenue arrangements, expected period of benefit for deferred contract costs, the valuation of common stock and stock-based compensation, the allocation of overhead costs between cost of revenue and operating expenses, the estimated useful lives of intangible and depreciable assets, the incremental borrowing rate, the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and other tax estimates including our ability to utilize net operating losses. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, and makes adjustments as facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects, including the uncertainty surrounding rapidly changing market and economic conditions from the outbreak of COVID-19 or other significant macroeconomic events, cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from those estimates and many of our estimates and assumptions have required increased judgement and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility. Basic and Diluted Net Loss attributable to Braze, Inc. Common Stockholders per Share Basic and diluted net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders per share is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. Under the two-class method, net loss is attributed to common stockholders and participating securities based on their participation rights. Prior to our IPO, we considered all series of our convertible preferred stock to be participating securities. Under the two-class method, the net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders is not allocated to the convertible preferred stock as the holders of our convertible preferred stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in our losses. Basic loss attributable to Braze, Inc. per common stockholder’s share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of Braze, Inc. common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Braze, Inc. common stock together with the number of additional shares of Braze Inc. common stock that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive shares of Braze Inc. common stock had been issued. Since we were in a loss position for the periods presented, basic net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders is the same as diluted net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders since the effects of potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive. Segment Reporting Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is the CODM. The CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance. As such, we have one operating segment, which is the business of cloud-based customer engagement platform subscriptions. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date Level 2 – Inputs are observable, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market data for the related assets or liabilities The categorization of a financial instrument within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our financial instruments include cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current assets and liabilities. At January 31, 2023 and 2022, the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current assets and liabilities approximated fair values because of their short-term nature. Foreign Currency The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured to the functional currency at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured at period-end using the period-end exchange rate. Gains and losses resulting from remeasurement are recorded in other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations. All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the period, retained earnings and other equity items are translated at historical rates, and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the period. The gain or loss resulting from the process of translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars is reflected as foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments reported on the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other income (expense), net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations when realized. Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and highly liquid investments with original contractual maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposit accounts, interest-bearing money market accounts, and overnight short-term repurchase agreements that are stated at fair value. As of January 31, 2023 and 2022, approximately $4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively, of deposits were restricted due to multiple letters of credit related to our leased and subleased properties. These deposits were classified as current and noncurrent based on the related underlying lease term. The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of January 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Accounts Receivable, Net and Credit Losses Accounts receivable consists of customer obligations due under normal trade terms and are recorded at amounts billed and unbilled to customers, net of allowance for any potential uncollectible accounts. Unbilled amounts are included in trade accounts receivable, net, which generally arise from our contractual right to bill our customers in advance of services on the contract effective date. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. We maintain an allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable, net which is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable, net and changes in this allowance are recorded as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. We assess collectability by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis when similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes or collectability issues. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, we consider historical collectability based on past due status and make judgements about the creditworthiness of customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. A receivable is considered past due if we have not received payment based on agreed-upon terms. We also consider customer-specific information, current market conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss data. No material write-offs of accounts receivable have been recognized in any of the periods presented. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. Restricted cash consists of letters of credit related to our leased properties. For cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities, we are exposed to credit risk in the event of default by the financial institutions to the extent of the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheets in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) limits. Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities balances are maintained at financial institutions that management believes are of high-credit, quality financial institutions, where deposits, at times, exceed the FDIC limits. Significant customers are those which represent 10% or more of our total revenue for the period, or accounts receivable at the balance sheets dates. For fiscal years ended January 31, 2023 or 2022, no customer accounted for 10% or more of total revenue. For accounts receivable, we are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonpayment by customers to the extent of the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. As of January 31, 2023 or 2022, no customer accounted for 10% or more of our total accounts receivable balance. Marketable Securities We classify our investments in marketable securities within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as the investments are available for use, if needed, in current operations as we may sell our marketable securities at any time, without significant penalty, even if they have not yet reached maturity. These investments are carried at fair value, based on quoted market rates when observable or utilizing data points that are observable, such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method and are recognized when realized as a component of Other income, net in our consolidated statements of operations. We review our securities on a regular basis to evaluate if any security has experienced an other-than temporary decline in fair value. We consider an available-for-sale security to be impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost basis, our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we are required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If we believe that an other-than-temporary decline exists in one of the securities, we will write down these investments to fair value. To the extent that the decline in fair value is related to credit losses, such as changes to the rating of the security by third-party rating agencies, and adverse conditions specific to the security, among other factors, the write-down related to credit loss would be recorded in Other income, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Impairments related to factors other than credit losses are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. As of January 31, 2023, the Company had not recorded any credit impairments. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Costs of maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Upon asset retirement or sale, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the consolidated balance sheets, and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The estimated useful lives for significant property and equipment categories are as follows:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets, subject to depreciation and amortization, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets or asset groups may not be recoverable or that the useful life is shorter than originally estimated. Recoverability of these assets or asset groups is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of each asset or asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset or asset group is expected to generate over their remaining lives. If the asset or asset group is considered to be impaired, the amount of any impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the impaired asset or asset group. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. There were no material impairment losses of long-lived assets recognized for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Capitalized Internal-use Software Costs We capitalize certain costs incurred to develop new or additional customer-facing software functionality, on the consolidated balance sheets as a component of property and equipment, net. We capitalize qualifying personnel costs, including stock-based compensation, and consulting costs incurred during the application development stage so long as the project is authorized, it is probable the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed as incurred and included in research and development expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. These capitalized costs are amortized over the software’s expected useful life, which is generally three years, within cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations. Comprehensive Loss Our comprehensive loss is currently comprised of unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities and foreign currency translation adjustments. Variable Interest Entity A VIE is an entity that either has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party with both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, we consider all the facts and circumstances including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the party that makes the most significant decisions affecting the VIE is determined to have the power to direct the activities of the VIE. To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity interests, servicing rights and fee arrangements, and any other variable interests in the VIE. If we determine that we are the party with the power to make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE, and we have an obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE, then we consolidate the VIE. We perform ongoing reassessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The reassessment process considers whether we have acquired or divested the power to direct the most significant activities of the VIE through changes in governing documents or other circumstances. We also reconsider whether entities previously determined not to be VIEs have become VIEs, based on new events, and therefore could be subject to the VIE consolidation framework. Redeemable Non-controlling Interest Redeemable non-controlling interests represent the portion of net income (loss), net, and comprehensive income (loss), net, that is not allocable to us, in situations where we consolidate an equity interest or as the primary beneficiary of a VIE for which there are other owners. The amount of non-controlling interest is comprised of the greater of the amount of such interests at the date of the original acquisition of an equity interest in an investment, plus the other shareholders’ share of changes in equity since the date of the investment or estimated redemption value. The resulting changes in the estimated redemption amount (increases or decreases) are recorded with corresponding adjustments against retained earnings or, in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital. The redeemable non-controlling interest is classified outside of permanent equity as mezzanine equity on the consolidated balance sheets as the redemption option is outside of our control. Revenue Recognition We derive our revenue primarily from subscriptions to our platform, including associated support, and professional services. Our subscriptions do not provide customers with the right to take possession of the software supporting the applications and, as a result, are accounted for as service contracts. Professional services primarily consist of fees for distinct services rendered in training and assisting customers to configure and optimize the use of the platform. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We apply the following five-step model to recognize revenue from contracts with clients: •Identification of the contract or contracts with a customer; •Identification of the performance obligation(s) in the contract; •Determination of the transaction price; •Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and •Recognition of revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied. We identify the performance obligations in a contract or multiple contracts with a customer and determine whether they are distinct or distinct within the context of the contract. When there is more than one distinct performance obligation in a contract, we allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis based on standalone selling prices (“SSP”). We have identified two performance obligations within our contracts with our customers: (i) subscription and (ii) professional services and other. All contracts generally contain fixed consideration payable upfront by the customer. Some of our multi-year arrangements may contain fixed fees with escalating pricing structures each year. The nature of our subscription performance obligation remains unchanged each period of the arrangement and therefore may create a contract asset reflecting the difference between the amount of revenue recognized compared to the amount billed. Some of our contracts with customers contain terms, such as service level guarantees, product usage and overage fees, that, along with various potential claims, including breach of warranty, may result in variable consideration. Variable consideration exists when the amount which we expect to receive in a contract is affected by the occurrence or non-occurrence of future events. We develop estimates of variable consideration on the basis of historical information, current trends, and any other specific knowledge about future periods. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. Typically, our contracts do not provide customers with any right of return or refund; however, we may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis when it makes commercial sense. Variable consideration, including as a result of service level guarantees, product usage and overage fees or other potential claims such as breach of warranty, was not material during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022. We allocate the variable consideration related to the product usages and overages to the distinct month during which the related services were performed as those fees relate specifically to providing usage of the platform in the period and represents the consideration we are entitled to for the access to the platform. As a result, the usage and overage fees are included in the transaction price and recognized as revenue in the period in which the fee was generated. To the extent that we grant customers an option to acquire additional products or services, we account for the option as a distinct performance obligation in the contract only if the option provides a material right to the customer that the customer would not receive without entering into the contract. If a material right exists in a contract, revenue allocated to the option is deferred and recognized as revenue only when those future products or services are transferred or when the option expires. Contracts do not typically contain material rights and when they do, the material right has not been significant to our consolidated financial statements. Once the transaction price is determined, the total transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation in a manner depicting the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the products or services to the customer. This allocation is based on the SSP of the products or services included in the arrangement. Judgment is required to determine the SSP for each performance obligation. We determine SSP based on observable prices for those related goods or services when sold separately, if available. When such observable prices are not available, we determine SSP based on overarching pricing objectives and strategies, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including transaction size, product-specific factors, historical sales of the deliverables and costs to deliver the services and applicable margins. Subscription Services Subscription revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date the platform is made available to customers. We have determined that subscriptions to our platform represent a stand-ready obligation to perform over the subscription term. These performance obligations are satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits. Contracts are typically one year in length, but may be up to five years. At the beginning of each subscription term we invoice our customers, typically in annual installments but also quarterly and semi-annually. Amounts that have been invoiced for non-cancelable contracts are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue or revenue. We report revenue net of sales tax and other taxes collected from customers to be remitted to government authorities. Professional Services and Other Professional services and other revenue primarily consist of onboarding services and are typically recognized as services are performed since our customers simultaneously receive the benefits of these services as they are performed, which is generally over a period of up to six months from provisioning access to the platform. We invoice our customers for professional services at the outset of the contract. Amounts that have been invoiced for non-cancelable contracts are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue or revenue. We report revenue net of sales tax and other taxes collected from customers to be remitted to government authorities. Contract Balances Contract Assets A contract asset is the right to consideration for transferred goods or services when the amount is conditioned on something other than the passage of time. These balances are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Revenue We record deferred revenue when we have an unconditional right to payments in advance of satisfying the performance obligations on our contracts. The balance consists primarily of annual plan subscription services and professional services not yet provided as of the balance sheet date. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period is recorded as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheets. The deferred revenue balance does not represent the total contract value of annual or multi-year, non-cancelable agreements. Deferred Contract Costs We capitalize costs of obtaining revenue contracts that are incremental and recoverable. Incremental costs primarily include sales commissions and bonuses for new and renewal revenue contracts and associated payroll tax and fringe benefit costs and are recorded within deferred contract costs on the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized amounts are recoverable through future revenue streams under all customer contracts. Contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis up to four years, which reflects the expected period of benefit of the performance obligation and may be longer than the initial contract period. We determined the estimated benefit period having considered both qualitative and quantitative factors, including the length of the subscription terms in our customer contracts and the anticipated life of our technology, among other such factors. Deferred contract costs related to renewals are amortized over the renewal term which is generally one year to three years. Amortization of contract costs are classified within operating expenses based on the function of the underlying employee receiving the benefit in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Deferred contract costs are periodically analyzed for impairment. As of January 31, 2023 and 2022, we have not identified any potential indicators of impairment. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue consists of expenses related to providing platform access to customers and onboarding services. These costs include payments to third-party cloud infrastructure providers for hosting software solutions and costs associated with application service providers utilized to deliver the platform, allocated personnel-related costs, including salaries, cash-based performance compensation, benefits and stock-based compensation, overhead cost allocations related to facilities and shared IT-related expenses, including depreciation expense and amortization of internal use software. Operating Expenses Operating expenses consist of sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses. Personnel costs are the most significant component of operating expenses and consist of salaries, cash performance-based compensation, employee benefits and stock-based compensation. Operating expenses also include overhead cost allocations. Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for sales and marketing organization, costs related to sponsorships, events and advertising, agency costs, travel-related expenses, and allocated overhead costs. Costs associated with our advertising and sales promotions are expensed as incurred. During the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we recognized $20.8 million, $12.2 million, and $8.1 million, respectively, in advertising costs, which included brand and sponsorship costs. Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for engineering, service, design, and information technology teams. Additionally, research and development expenses include allocated overhead costs and contractor fees. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized internal-use software development costs are excluded from research and development expenses as they are capitalized as a component of property and equipment, net and amortized to cost of revenue over the software’s expected useful life, which is generally three years. General and Administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for finance, legal, human resources and other administrative functions, as well as outside professional services. In addition, general and administrative expense includes non-personnel costs, such as legal, accounting and other professional fees, software costs, certain tax, license and insurance-related expenses and allocated overhead costs. Stock-Based Compensation We measure and record the expense related to stock-based payment awards based on the fair value of those awards as determined on the date of grant. We recognize stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the individual grant, generally equal to the vesting period, and use the straight-line method to recognize stock-based compensation. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“Black-Scholes”) option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock based awards. We estimate expected forfeitures of stock-based awards at the grant date and recognize compensation cost only for those awards expected to vest. We estimate our forfeitures rate based on an analysis of our actual historical forfeitures materializing in the previous fiscal years, and revise the estimates, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. We routinely evaluate the appropriateness of the forfeiture rate based on actual forfeiture experience, analysis of employee turnover and expectations of future option exercise behavior. We calculate the fair value of options granted by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: Expected Volatility We estimate volatility for option grants by evaluating the average historical volatility of a peer group of companies for the period immediately preceding the option grant for a term that is approximately equal to the options’ expected term since we do not have sufficient trading history of our common stock. Expected Term The expected term of our stock options represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. We have elected to use the simplified method to compute the expected term, which we believe is representative of future behavior. Our stock plans provide a contractual term of ten years before the option is forfeited. Risk-Free Interest Rate The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent term of the expected life of the option on the grant date. Dividend Yield We have not declared or paid dividends to date and do not anticipate declaring dividends in the foreseeable future. As such, the dividend yield has been estimated to be zero. Fair Value of Common Stock Prior to our IPO, the fair value of the common stock underlying the stock option awards was determined by the board of directors (“the Board”). Given the absence of a public trading market, the Board considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine the fair value of our common stock at each meeting at which awards were approved. These factors included, but were not limited to, (i) contemporaneous third party valuations of our common stock; (ii) the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to our common stock; (iii) the lack of marketability of our common stock; (iv) stage and development of our business; (v) general economic conditions; and (vi) the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an IPO or sale of the Company, given prevailing market conditions. To evaluate the fair value of the underlying shares for grants between two independent valuations and after the last independent valuation, a linear interpolation framework was used to evaluate. Subsequent to our IPO, the fair value of each share of underlying common stock is based on the closing price of our Class A common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market on the date of grant. Investment Income Investment income consists primarily of income earned on our investments, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net, is primarily comprised of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses. Leases We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception by assessing whether the arrangement contains an identified asset and whether we have the right to control the identified asset. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets are based on the measurement of the lease liability and also include any lease payments made prior to or on lease commencement and exclude lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred, as applicable. As the implicit rate in our leases is generally unknown, we use the incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain we will exercise any such options. Lease costs for our operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. The interest component of finance leases is included in interest expense and recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term. We did not have any finance leases in the periods presented. We have elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for any leases within our existing classes of assets and, as a result, we account for any lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. We have also elected to not apply the recognition requirement to any leases within our existing classes of assets with a term of 12 months or less (short-term leases). Variable lease costs are comprised primarily of our proportionate share of operating expenses, property taxes, and insurance and is classified as lease cost due to our election to not separate lease and non-lease components. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities, and non-current in our consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 14. Leases, for further information. Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred income tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, using a more likely than not standard. The evaluation considers our recent historical operating results, ongoing tax planning, and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In the event we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance that would reduce the provision for income taxes. Conversely, in the event that all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, we would charge an adjustment to the valuation allowance to earnings in the period when such determination is made. As of January 31, 2023, we recorded a full valuation allowance in jurisdictions where we had net deferred tax assets, which consist of net operating loss carryforwards and other basis differences, as we have concluded that it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize tax expense associated with Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income as it is incurred as part of the current income taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period. We recognize the tax benefits on any uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be realized upon ultimate settlement with tax authorities, assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), (“ASC 842”) and issued certain transitional guidance and subsequent amendments between January 2018 and February 2020 within ASU No. 2017-13, ASU No. 2018-01, ASU No. 2018-10, ASU No. 2018-11, ASU No. 2018-20, ASU No. 2019-01, ASU No. 2019-10, ASU No. 2020-02, and ASU No. 2020-05 (collectively, “Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. Per ASU No. 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates for Certain Entities, issued June 2020, Topic 842, as amended, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Topic 842 is effective for our fiscal year ending January 31, 2022 and interim periods beginning February 1, 2023 with early adoption permitted. While we previously elected to take advantage of the extended transition period available to emerging growth companies for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we decided to early adopt Topic 842. We adopted this standard under the modified-retrospective approach, using the practical expedients allowing us to not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) the lease classification for any expired leases, and (iii) indirect costs for any existing leases. Additionally, any lease arrangements with a term of 12 months or less will be recognized on the consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term and any non-lease components shall not be separated from the lease components, but instead accounted for as a single lease component. Upon adoption of ASC 842, we recognized a right-of-use asset of $59.6 million and a lease liability of $61.3 million at February 1, 2022 on our consolidated balance sheets. Prior period amounts were not restated and are reported in accordance with ASC 840. Refer to Note 14. Leases, for further information. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement on Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance and transitional guidance between November 2018 and February 2020 within ASU No. 2018-19, ASU No. 2019-04, ASU No. 2019-05, ASU No. 2019-10, ASU No. 2019-11 and ASU No. 2020-02 (collectively, “Topic 326”). Topic 326 introduces new guidance for credit losses on instruments within its scope. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and net investments in leases. The new guidance also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and requires entities to determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on an available-for-sale debt security is a credit loss. Further, the new guidance indicates that entities may not use the length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position as a factor in concluding whether a credit loss exists. Per ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), Topic 326, as amended, is effective for (1) public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and (2) all other entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Topic 326 is effective for our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2023 and early adoption is permitted. While we previously elected to take advantage of the extended transition period available to emerging growth companies for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we decided to early adopt Topic 326. We determined that the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. As such, we adopted this ASU prospectively on February 1, 2022. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“Topic 740”), which removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public companies, the guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for (1) public business entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) all other entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. We adopted ASU 2019-12 on February 1, 2022 and determined that the adoption of this ASU had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In October 2020, FASB issued ASU No. 2020-10, Codification Improvements (“ASU 2020-10”). The amendments in this guidance affect a wide variety of topics in the ASC by either clarifying the codification or correcting unintended application of guidance. The changes are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. For public companies, the guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for (1) public business entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) all other entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. We adopted ASU 2020-10 prospectively on February 1, 2022 and determined that this ASU does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers | Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregated Revenue Streams The following disaggregation depicts the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows related to the primary types of revenue from contracts with customers. The following table presents total revenue by type (in thousands):
The following table presents total revenue by geography (in thousands):
Revenue by geography is determined based on the location of our users. Other than the United States, no other individual country accounted for 10% or more of total revenue for any of the periods presented. Unbilled Accounts Receivable Unbilled accounts receivable included in trade accounts receivable, net, which generally arise from our contractual right to bill our customers in advance of services on the contract effective date, were $1.0 million and $2.2 million as of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022, respectively. Contract Balances Contract Assets Contract assets as of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022 were $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The change in contract assets for all periods presented primarily reflects revenue recognized in excess of billings partially offset by contract assets earned during the period. Deferred Revenue The change in deferred revenue for all periods presented primarily reflects cash payments received during the period for which the performance obligation was not satisfied prior to the end of the period, partially offset by revenues recognized during the period. Revenue recognized during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of each respective period was $126.1 million, $74.6 million, and $51.2 million, respectively. Credit Losses The following table presents a reconciliation of the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable (in thousands):
Remaining Performance Obligations The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents amounts under non-cancelable contracts expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods, and may be influenced by several factors, including seasonality, the timing of renewals, the timing of service delivery and contract terms. Unbilled portions of the remaining performance obligations are subject to future economic risks including bankruptcies, regulatory changes and other market factors. The following table presents remaining performance obligations as of the dates indicated below (in millions):
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Variable Interest Entity and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest | Variable Interest Entity and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest On September 14, 2020, we, along with Japan Cloud Computing Co., Ltd., and M30 LLC, (the “Investors”), entered into an agreement, whereby each Investor agreed to purchase shares of common stock of Braze KK (“Braze KK Shares”) for a total purchase price of $10.0 million in two tranches of $5.0 million per tranche in September 2020 and September 2021, to engage in the investment, organization, management and operation of Braze KK focused on the distribution of our products in Japan. The purpose of this arrangement was to further expand our business in the Japanese market. In March 2022, we consented to the issuance of stock options to purchase Braze KK Shares by certain employees of Braze KK. These options will vest in full in March 2027 and, other than the options held by one officer of Braze KK, cannot be exercised by the holders thereof prior to the exercise of the call or put options described in more detail below. The Company considers the stock options to be a substantive class of equity, classified as a liability within Other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of January 31, 2023, the liability balance was $0.3 million. The issuance of stock options does not impact our majority stake in Braze KK, as none of the vesting criteria of the options were met as of the balance sheet date. The issuance of stock options did not result in a reconsideration event and therefore Braze KK still met the criteria of a VIE as Braze KK did not have sufficient equity at risk to finance their activities. As a result, we continue to operate Braze KK as a subsidiary, exposing us to business and foreign exchange risk. We consolidate Braze KK and present the results within our consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, and consolidated statements of cash flows. The common stock held by the Investors is callable by us or puttable by the Investors upon certain contingent events. Should the call or put option be exercised, the redemption value would be determined based on a prescribed formula derived from the discrete revenues of Braze KK and the Company and may be settled, at our discretion, with our stock or cash. The non-controlling interest in Braze KK is classified in mezzanine equity as redeemable non-controlling interest as a result of the put right available to the Investors in the future, an event that is not solely in our control. The non-controlling interest is not accreted to redemption value because it is currently not probable that the non-controlling interest will become redeemable. The following table summarizes the activity in the redeemable non-controlling interests for the periods indicated below (in thousands):
The total combined VIE assets, which represent the maximum exposure to loss, and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The following table sets forth our financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the periods indicated below, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
Our money market funds are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy, because they are valued using quoted prices in active markets as of January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2022. Financial instruments classified as Level 2 within our fair value hierarchy are valued on the basis of prices from an orderly transaction between market participants provided by reputable dealers or pricing services. Prices of these securities are obtained through independent, third-party pricing services and include market quotations that may include both observable and unobservable inputs. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrices and market transactions in comparable investments and various relationships between investments. There were no transfers of financial instruments among Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 during the periods presented.
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Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities Marketable securities consist of the following for the periods presented (in thousands):
related to our available-for-sale securities of $2.0 million as of January 31, 2023 and $0.3 million as of January 31, 2022 were included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s short-term investments consist of available-for-sale debt securities. The weighted-average remaining maturity of the Company’s investment portfolio was less than one year as of the periods presented. No individual security incurred continuous unrealized losses for greater than 12 months. The Company purchases investment grade marketable debt securities which are rated by nationally recognized statistical credit rating organizations in accordance with its investment policy. This policy is designed to minimize the Company's exposure to credit losses. As of January 31, 2023, the credit-quality of the Company’s marketable available-for-sale debt securities had remained stable. The unrealized losses recognized on marketable available-for-sale debt securities as of January 31, 2023 was primarily related to the continued market volatility associated with market expectations of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments and it is not expected that the investments would be settled at a price less than their amortized cost basis. The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis. The Company is not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require the Company to change its assessment of credit losses for any marketable available-for-sale debt security as of January 31, 2023. These estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, and will be recognized on the consolidated financial statements as soon as they become known. No credit losses were recognized as of January 31, 2023 for the Company’s marketable debt securities. The contractual maturities of the investments classified as available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows (in thousands):
Investment Income Investment income consists of interest income and accretion income/amortization expense on our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Investment income is included within other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. The components of investment income were as follows (in thousands):
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Property and Equipment, Net | Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, consist of the following (in thousands):
The total depreciation expense and amortization expense for property and equipment was $3.4 million, $2.8 million and $1.6 million, during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, the Company removed $1.2 million of fixed assets substantially consisting of leasehold improvements and computer equipment, office equipment, and software, that was fully depreciated from property and equipment, gross and accumulated depreciation, which had no net impact on the Company’s financial results. We capitalized internal-use software of $2.0 million, $2.4 million and $2.1 million during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively. Amortization for capitalized internal-use software costs recognized within cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations was $1.7 million, $1.2 million and $0.5 million for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consists of the following (in thousands):
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Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit PlansWe sponsor a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering all eligible U.S. employees. Contributions to the 401(k) plan are discretionary. Matching contributions under the plan were $4.7 million, $2.4 million, and $1.5 million for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 respectively. |
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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Class A and Class B Common Stock The Company has two classes of common stock, Class A and Class B. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting, conversion, and transfer rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes and may be converted at the option of the holder into one share of Class A common stock. In addition, all shares of Class B common stock will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock in certain circumstances, including on the earlier of (i) the last trading day of the fiscal quarter during which the number of shares of Class B common stock then outstanding represents less than 10% of the aggregate number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock then outstanding, or (ii) the last trading day of the fiscal quarter immediately following the fifth anniversary of the initial public offering. All shares of the Company’s capital stock outstanding immediately prior to our initial public offering, including all shares held by its executive officers, directors, and their respective affiliates, and all shares issuable upon the conversion of our then outstanding convertible preferred stock, were reclassified into shares of Class B common stock immediately prior to the completion of the initial public offering. Charitable Contributions In connection with our Pledge 1% commitment, we donated 96,465 shares of our Class A common stock to a charitable donor-advised fund that resulted in the recognition of $4.3 million expense within general and administrative in our consolidated statements of operations during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. No stock donations were made during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021.
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Employee Stock Plans | Employee Stock Plans We have historically issued equity awards under our Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) and our 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan Our 2011 Plan provides for the award of stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to employees, officers, directors, advisors and other service providers of Braze. The terms of each award and the exercise price of awards under the 2011 Plan are determined by our board of directors. Following effectiveness of the 2021 Plan in connection with our initial public offering, no further awards were made under the 2011 Plan. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan In November 2021, our board of directors and our stockholders approved the 2021 Plan, which became effective on November 16, 2021. No grants were made under the 2021 Plan prior to its effectiveness. No further grants will be made under the 2011 Plan. At effectiveness, we reserved 25,660,249 shares of our Class A common stock to be issued under the 2021 Plan. In addition, the number of shares of our Class A common stock reserved for issuance under the 2021 Plan will automatically increase on February 1 of each year for a period of ten years, beginning on February 1, 2022 and continuing through February 1, 2031, in an amount equal to (1) 5% of the total number of shares of our common stock (both Class A and Class B) outstanding on the preceding January 31, or (2) a lesser number of shares determined by the Board no later than the February 1 increase. On February 1, 2022, the number of shares of our Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our 2021 Plan increased by an additional 4,648,401 shares. Stock Options A summary of stock option activity for the periods presented, is as follows:
We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model were as follows:
Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes unvested RSU award activity and related information:
RSUs granted during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023 contained a service-based vesting condition of up to approximately a four year period. RSUs typically vest on a quarterly basis or have a one year cliff vesting period with quarterly vesting thereafter. Employee Stock Purchase Plan In November 2021, our board of directors and our stockholders approved our employee stock purchase plan (the “ESPP”), which became effective on November 16, 2021. Following completion of our initial public offering, the ESPP authorized the issuance of 1,825,000 shares of our Class A common stock under purchase rights granted to our employees or to employees of any of our designated affiliates. The number of shares of our Class A common stock reserved for issuance will automatically increase on February 1 of each year for a period of ten years, beginning on February 1, 2022 and continuing through February 1, 2031, by the lesser of (i) 1% of the total number of shares of our common stock (both Class A and Class B) outstanding on the preceding January 31; and (ii) 2,737,000 shares, except before the date of any such increase, our board of directors may determine that such increase will be less than the amount set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above. On February 1, 2022, the number of shares of our Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our ESPP increased by an additional 929,680 shares. The ESPP is implemented through a series of offerings under which eligible employees are granted purchase rights to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on specified dates during such offerings. Under the ESPP, our board of directors will be permitted to specify offerings with durations of not more than 27 months, and may specify shorter purchase periods within each offering. Each offering will have one or more purchase dates on which shares of our Class A common stock will be purchased for employees participating in the offering. On each purchase date, eligible employees will purchase the shares at a price per share equal to 85% of the lesser of (1) the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the first trading day of the offering period or (2) the fair market value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the last day of the offering period, as defined by the ESPP. The Company recognized $1.8 million of stock-based compensation expense related to the ESPP during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. As of January 31, 2023, $0.3 million has been withheld on behalf of our employees for a future purchase and is classified as accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, the Company issued 125,276 shares of Class A common stock under the ESPP. As of January 31, 2023, 2,629,404 shares of Class A common stock remain available for issuance under the ESPP. Stock-based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense, which was included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
As of January 31, 2023, total compensation cost not yet recognized related to unvested equity awards and the weighted-average remaining period over which these costs are expected to be realized were as follows:
Secondary Transaction In March 2021, certain existing investors entered into an arms-length transaction to purchase 292,486 shares of our common stock from certain of our current employees (the “2021 Secondary Transaction”). The purchase price paid was in excess of the fair value of the common stock on the purchase date. In connection with the 2021 Secondary Transaction, we recognized $3.0 million of stock-based compensation expense which represented the amounts paid above fair value of common stock. The expense is included in the same financial statement line items as the employees’ other compensation. No secondary transactions involving employees occurred during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023
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Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Indirect Taxes We are subject to indirect taxation in some, but not all, of the various U.S. states and foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Therefore, we have an obligation to charge, collect and remit Value Added Tax (“VAT”) or Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) in connection with certain of our foreign sales transactions and sales and use tax in connection with eligible sales to subscribers in certain U.S. states. On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in South Dakota v. Wayfair. The State of South Dakota alleged that U.S. constitutional law should be revised to permit South Dakota to require remote sellers to collect and remit sales tax in South Dakota in accordance with South Dakota’s sales tax statute. Under the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling, the longstanding Quill Corp v. North Dakota sales tax case was overruled, and states may now require remote sellers to collect sales tax under certain circumstances. We began collecting sales tax in relevant jurisdictions for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019. As a result of this ruling and given the scope of our operations, taxing authorities continue to provide regulations that increase the complexity and risks to comply with such laws and could result in substantial liabilities, prospectively as well as retrospectively. Based on the information available, we continue to evaluate and assess the jurisdictions in which indirect tax nexus exists and believe that the indirect tax liabilities are adequate and reasonable. Due to the complexity and uncertainty around the application of these rules by taxing authorities, results may vary materially from expectations, and we have recognized liabilities for contingencies related to state sales and use tax, VAT, and GST deemed probable and estimable totaling $0.5 million and $1.3 million as of January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, we have remediated potential exposure in several jurisdictions due to not filing prior returns, and the Company continues to evaluate the potential exposure on an ongoing basis. Legal Contingencies From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we are or may be involved in various legal or regulatory proceedings, claims or purported class actions related to, among other things, alleged infringement of third-party patents and other intellectual property rights, commercial, labor and employment, wage and hour and other claims. We have been, and may in the future be, put on notice or sued by third-parties for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights, including patent infringement. We accrue a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We believe we have recorded adequate provisions for any such matters and, as of January 31, 2023, we believe that no material loss will be incurred in excess of the amounts recognized in our financial statements.
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Leases | Leases The Company’s lease portfolio consists solely of office space with lease terms ranging from less than to ten years. Certain lease agreements include options to renew or terminate the lease, which are not reasonably certain to be exercised and therefore are not factored into the determination of lease payments. The following table presents information on our operating leases for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023 (in thousands):
The future maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities by fiscal year were as follows (in thousands):
The Company's lease terms and discount rates are as follows:
Other information for the Company's leases is as follows (in thousands):
New York City Headquarters Agreement In November 2022, the Company entered into a Sublease Agreement (the “Sublease”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease approximately 92,300 square feet of general office space in New York, New York. The term of the Sublease commences on October 1, 2023 and will terminate on January 30, 2034. Under the Sublease, the Company's fixed rent obligation is $0.6 million per month, provided, that the Company shall be entitled to a rent abatement in the aggregate amount of $6.6 million to be applied in equal monthly installments until the abatement amount is fully exhausted. The Sublease contains customary provisions for real property subleases of this type, including specified termination rights, and is subject to and contingent upon receipt of a standard third-party consent. Berlin Lease Agreement In October 2022, the Company entered into a lease agreement for a new office space in Berlin, Germany. The lease commencement date, which is when the premises will become available to the Company for use, is expected to be in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The Company is obligated to pay €0.1 million per month beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 through the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the expiration date.
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes The components of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
The components of loss before income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
A reconciliation of the benefit from (provision for) income taxes to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings before income taxes is shown as follows:
Deferred Income Taxes The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below (in thousands). The valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.
As of January 31, 2023, we had NOL carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $281.6 million and $182.4 million, respectively. Under current law, U.S. federal NOLs incurred in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of federal NOLs is limited to 80% of taxable income in tax years beginning after December 31, 2020. Accordingly, $242.2 million of our NOLs may be carried forward indefinitely for federal tax purposes and $39.4 million, if not utilized, will expire at various times between 2035 and 2037. The majority of state NOLs if not utilized, will expire at various times between 2026 and 2043. We also had foreign NOL carryforwards as of January 31, 2023 of $8.3 million, the majority of which may be carried forward indefinitely. As of January 31, 2022, we had NOL carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $179.4 million and $119.1 million, respectively. At January 31, 2023, the Company had tax credit carryforwards of $5.7 million, the majority of which are related to credits for research activities, and if not utilized, will expire between 2037 and 2043. IRC Sections 382 and 383 place a limitation on the amount of taxable income that can be offset by carryforward tax attributes, such as net operating losses or tax credits, after a change in control. Generally, after a change in control, a loss corporation cannot deduct carryforward tax attributes in excess of the limitation prescribed by Sections 382 and 383. Therefore, certain of our carryforward tax attributes may be subject to an annual limitation regarding their utilization against taxable income in future periods. As a result of issuances of different classes of preferred stock to investors in 2013, 2014 and 2017, we triggered “ownership shifts” as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and related provisions. These ownership shifts resulted in a reduction of NOLs in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021 of $13.8 million and credits of $0.7 million. Our utilization of our NOLs and credits is limited by these ownership shifts but those limitations do not have a significant impact to the financial statements since there is no utilization of the NOLs and credits and a full valuation allowance exists against the net operating losses and credits. Subsequent ownership changes may subject us to additional annual limitations of its net operating losses. Such annual limitation could result in the expiration of the NOLs and credits. We determine our valuation allowance on deferred tax assets by considering both positive and negative evidence to ascertain whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income, if any, the timing, and amount of which are uncertain. Due to our history of losses, we believe that it is not more likely than not that jurisdictions where we have net deferred tax assets can be realized as of January 31, 2023. Accordingly, we have recorded a full valuation allowance against these respective net deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance increased by $40.9 million, and $22.9 million, during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The Company has not provided for U.S. federal income and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed earnings from non-U.S. operations as of January 31, 2023 because the Company intends to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. The amount of any unrecognized deferred tax liability related to these earnings would not be material. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties but excluding interest, is as follows (in thousands):
The Company recognizes interest and, if applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. As of January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, there were no interest and penalties recorded. As of January 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, accrued unrecognized tax benefits were $0.0 million, $0.6 million, and $0.9 million, respectively, and if recognized would reduce the provision for income taxes, and our effective tax rate. We are subject to income tax examinations in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. Our most significant operations are in the United States and the earliest open tax year subject to potential examination is the period ended January 31, 2020. However, amounts reported as NOLs from these prior tax periods also remain subject to review by most tax authorities.
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Net Loss per Share | Net Loss per Share We compute net loss per share of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock and participating securities. The rights, including the liquidation and dividend rights, of the Class A common stock and Class B common stock are substantially identical, other than voting rights. Accordingly, the Class A common stock and Class B common stock share in the Company’s net loss. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders during the periods presented (in thousands, except per share amounts):
The following outstanding shares of potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from diluted net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders for the periods presented, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):
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Related Party Transactions | Related Party TransactionsIn May 2021, the Chief Financial Officer of Datadog, Inc., one of our vendors, joined our board of directors. We have purchased services from Datadog, Inc. in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.4 million during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, of which $0.4 million was included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. We have purchased $1.2 million during the fiscal year ended 2022. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2021, we had no related party transactions. |
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Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events In February 2023, the Company granted RSUs for a total of 148,362 shares of Class A common stock to employees pursuant to the 2021 Plan. The RSUs vest over a service period of approximately four years. The grant date fair value of these awards was $4.9 million. In March 2023, the Company granted RSUs for a total of 2,914,105 shares of Class A common stock to employees pursuant to the 2021 Plan. The RSUs vest over a service period of approximately three years. The grant date fair value of these awards was $97.5 million. On March 27, 2023, the Company entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of North Star Y, Pty Ltd (“North Star”) for estimated aggregate closing consideration of $28.0 million in cash and stock. In addition, the sellers in the transaction may also be entitled to certain earn-out payments based on specified commercial targets over two years, in each case subject to customary payment caps. The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and variable interest entities (“VIE”) for which we are the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Reclassifications | Reclassifications Certain reclassifications and immaterial changes have been made to prior-period financial statements to conform to the current-period presentation.
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Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported period. We evaluate estimates based on historical and anticipated results, trends, and various other assumptions. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the standalone selling price for separate performance obligations in our revenue arrangements, expected period of benefit for deferred contract costs, the valuation of common stock and stock-based compensation, the allocation of overhead costs between cost of revenue and operating expenses, the estimated useful lives of intangible and depreciable assets, the incremental borrowing rate, the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and other tax estimates including our ability to utilize net operating losses. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, and makes adjustments as facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects, including the uncertainty surrounding rapidly changing market and economic conditions from the outbreak of COVID-19 or other significant macroeconomic events, cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from those estimates and many of our estimates and assumptions have required increased judgement and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility.
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss attributable to Braze, Inc. Common Stockholders per Share | Basic and Diluted Net Loss attributable to Braze, Inc. Common Stockholders per Share Basic and diluted net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders per share is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. Under the two-class method, net loss is attributed to common stockholders and participating securities based on their participation rights. Prior to our IPO, we considered all series of our convertible preferred stock to be participating securities. Under the two-class method, the net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders is not allocated to the convertible preferred stock as the holders of our convertible preferred stock do not have a contractual obligation to share in our losses. Basic loss attributable to Braze, Inc. per common stockholder’s share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of Braze, Inc. common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to Braze, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Braze, Inc. common stock together with the number of additional shares of Braze Inc. common stock that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive shares of Braze Inc. common stock had been issued. Since we were in a loss position for the periods presented, basic net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders is the same as diluted net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders since the effects of potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive.
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Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. Our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is the CODM. The CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance. As such, we have one operating segment, which is the business of cloud-based customer engagement platform subscriptions.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value. Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date Level 2 – Inputs are observable, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market data for the related assets or liabilities The categorization of a financial instrument within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our financial instruments include cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current assets and liabilities. At January 31, 2023 and 2022, the carrying amounts of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current assets and liabilities approximated fair values because of their short-term nature.
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Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured to the functional currency at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured at period-end using the period-end exchange rate. Gains and losses resulting from remeasurement are recorded in other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations. All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the period, retained earnings and other equity items are translated at historical rates, and revenue and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the period. The gain or loss resulting from the process of translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars is reflected as foreign currency cumulative translation adjustments reported on the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other income (expense), net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations when realized.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | Cash and cash equivalents represent cash and highly liquid investments with original contractual maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents consist of deposit accounts, interest-bearing money market accounts, and overnight short-term repurchase agreements that are stated at fair value. |
Accounts Receivable, Net | Accounts Receivable, Net and Credit Losses Accounts receivable consists of customer obligations due under normal trade terms and are recorded at amounts billed and unbilled to customers, net of allowance for any potential uncollectible accounts. Unbilled amounts are included in trade accounts receivable, net, which generally arise from our contractual right to bill our customers in advance of services on the contract effective date. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. We maintain an allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable, net which is recorded as an offset to accounts receivable, net and changes in this allowance are recorded as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. We assess collectability by reviewing accounts receivable on a collective basis when similar characteristics exist and on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes or collectability issues. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, we consider historical collectability based on past due status and make judgements about the creditworthiness of customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. A receivable is considered past due if we have not received payment based on agreed-upon terms. We also consider customer-specific information, current market conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss data. No material write-offs of accounts receivable have been recognized in any of the periods presented.
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Concentration of Credit Risk | Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. Restricted cash consists of letters of credit related to our leased properties. For cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities, we are exposed to credit risk in the event of default by the financial institutions to the extent of the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheets in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) limits. Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities balances are maintained at financial institutions that management believes are of high-credit, quality financial institutions, where deposits, at times, exceed the FDIC limits.
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Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities We classify our investments in marketable securities within current assets on the consolidated balance sheets as the investments are available for use, if needed, in current operations as we may sell our marketable securities at any time, without significant penalty, even if they have not yet reached maturity. These investments are carried at fair value, based on quoted market rates when observable or utilizing data points that are observable, such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Gains and losses are determined based on the specific identification method and are recognized when realized as a component of Other income, net in our consolidated statements of operations.We review our securities on a regular basis to evaluate if any security has experienced an other-than temporary decline in fair value. We consider an available-for-sale security to be impaired if the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost basis, our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we are required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If we believe that an other-than-temporary decline exists in one of the securities, we will write down these investments to fair value. To the extent that the decline in fair value is related to credit losses, such as changes to the rating of the security by third-party rating agencies, and adverse conditions specific to the security, among other factors, the write-down related to credit loss would be recorded in Other income, net in our consolidated statements of operations. Impairments related to factors other than credit losses are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. As of January 31, 2023, the Company had not recorded any credit impairments.
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Property and Equipment, Net | Property and Equipment, NetProperty and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Costs of maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Upon asset retirement or sale, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the consolidated balance sheets, and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsLong-lived assets, subject to depreciation and amortization, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets or asset groups may not be recoverable or that the useful life is shorter than originally estimated. Recoverability of these assets or asset groups is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of each asset or asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset or asset group is expected to generate over their remaining lives. If the asset or asset group is considered to be impaired, the amount of any impairment is measured as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the impaired asset or asset group. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. |
Capitalized Internal-use Software Costs | Capitalized Internal-use Software Costs We capitalize certain costs incurred to develop new or additional customer-facing software functionality, on the consolidated balance sheets as a component of property and equipment, net. We capitalize qualifying personnel costs, including stock-based compensation, and consulting costs incurred during the application development stage so long as the project is authorized, it is probable the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed as incurred and included in research and development expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. These capitalized costs are amortized over the software’s expected useful life, which is generally three years, within cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations.
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Comprehensive Loss | Comprehensive Loss Our comprehensive loss is currently comprised of unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities and foreign currency translation adjustments.
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Variable Interest Entity | Variable Interest Entity A VIE is an entity that either has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party with both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, we consider all the facts and circumstances including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the party that makes the most significant decisions affecting the VIE is determined to have the power to direct the activities of the VIE. To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity interests, servicing rights and fee arrangements, and any other variable interests in the VIE. If we determine that we are the party with the power to make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE, and we have an obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE, then we consolidate the VIE. We perform ongoing reassessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The reassessment process considers whether we have acquired or divested the power to direct the most significant activities of the VIE through changes in governing documents or other circumstances. We also reconsider whether entities previously determined not to be VIEs have become VIEs, based on new events, and therefore could be subject to the VIE consolidation framework.
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | Redeemable Non-controlling Interest Redeemable non-controlling interests represent the portion of net income (loss), net, and comprehensive income (loss), net, that is not allocable to us, in situations where we consolidate an equity interest or as the primary beneficiary of a VIE for which there are other owners. The amount of non-controlling interest is comprised of the greater of the amount of such interests at the date of the original acquisition of an equity interest in an investment, plus the other shareholders’ share of changes in equity since the date of the investment or estimated redemption value. The resulting changes in the estimated redemption amount (increases or decreases) are recorded with corresponding adjustments against retained earnings or, in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital. The redeemable non-controlling interest is classified outside of permanent equity as mezzanine equity on the consolidated balance sheets as the redemption option is outside of our control.
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Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition We derive our revenue primarily from subscriptions to our platform, including associated support, and professional services. Our subscriptions do not provide customers with the right to take possession of the software supporting the applications and, as a result, are accounted for as service contracts. Professional services primarily consist of fees for distinct services rendered in training and assisting customers to configure and optimize the use of the platform. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We apply the following five-step model to recognize revenue from contracts with clients: •Identification of the contract or contracts with a customer; •Identification of the performance obligation(s) in the contract; •Determination of the transaction price; •Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract; and •Recognition of revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied. We identify the performance obligations in a contract or multiple contracts with a customer and determine whether they are distinct or distinct within the context of the contract. When there is more than one distinct performance obligation in a contract, we allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis based on standalone selling prices (“SSP”). We have identified two performance obligations within our contracts with our customers: (i) subscription and (ii) professional services and other. All contracts generally contain fixed consideration payable upfront by the customer. Some of our multi-year arrangements may contain fixed fees with escalating pricing structures each year. The nature of our subscription performance obligation remains unchanged each period of the arrangement and therefore may create a contract asset reflecting the difference between the amount of revenue recognized compared to the amount billed. Some of our contracts with customers contain terms, such as service level guarantees, product usage and overage fees, that, along with various potential claims, including breach of warranty, may result in variable consideration. Variable consideration exists when the amount which we expect to receive in a contract is affected by the occurrence or non-occurrence of future events. We develop estimates of variable consideration on the basis of historical information, current trends, and any other specific knowledge about future periods. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. Typically, our contracts do not provide customers with any right of return or refund; however, we may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis when it makes commercial sense. Variable consideration, including as a result of service level guarantees, product usage and overage fees or other potential claims such as breach of warranty, was not material during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022. We allocate the variable consideration related to the product usages and overages to the distinct month during which the related services were performed as those fees relate specifically to providing usage of the platform in the period and represents the consideration we are entitled to for the access to the platform. As a result, the usage and overage fees are included in the transaction price and recognized as revenue in the period in which the fee was generated. To the extent that we grant customers an option to acquire additional products or services, we account for the option as a distinct performance obligation in the contract only if the option provides a material right to the customer that the customer would not receive without entering into the contract. If a material right exists in a contract, revenue allocated to the option is deferred and recognized as revenue only when those future products or services are transferred or when the option expires. Contracts do not typically contain material rights and when they do, the material right has not been significant to our consolidated financial statements. Once the transaction price is determined, the total transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation in a manner depicting the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the products or services to the customer. This allocation is based on the SSP of the products or services included in the arrangement. Judgment is required to determine the SSP for each performance obligation. We determine SSP based on observable prices for those related goods or services when sold separately, if available. When such observable prices are not available, we determine SSP based on overarching pricing objectives and strategies, taking into consideration market conditions and other factors, including transaction size, product-specific factors, historical sales of the deliverables and costs to deliver the services and applicable margins. Subscription Services Subscription revenue is recognized ratably over the contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date the platform is made available to customers. We have determined that subscriptions to our platform represent a stand-ready obligation to perform over the subscription term. These performance obligations are satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits. Contracts are typically one year in length, but may be up to five years. At the beginning of each subscription term we invoice our customers, typically in annual installments but also quarterly and semi-annually. Amounts that have been invoiced for non-cancelable contracts are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue or revenue. We report revenue net of sales tax and other taxes collected from customers to be remitted to government authorities. Professional Services and Other Professional services and other revenue primarily consist of onboarding services and are typically recognized as services are performed since our customers simultaneously receive the benefits of these services as they are performed, which is generally over a period of up to six months from provisioning access to the platform. We invoice our customers for professional services at the outset of the contract. Amounts that have been invoiced for non-cancelable contracts are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue or revenue. We report revenue net of sales tax and other taxes collected from customers to be remitted to government authorities. Contract Balances Contract Assets A contract asset is the right to consideration for transferred goods or services when the amount is conditioned on something other than the passage of time. These balances are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred Revenue We record deferred revenue when we have an unconditional right to payments in advance of satisfying the performance obligations on our contracts. The balance consists primarily of annual plan subscription services and professional services not yet provided as of the balance sheet date. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period is recorded as a current liability in our consolidated balance sheets. The deferred revenue balance does not represent the total contract value of annual or multi-year, non-cancelable agreements. Deferred Contract Costs We capitalize costs of obtaining revenue contracts that are incremental and recoverable. Incremental costs primarily include sales commissions and bonuses for new and renewal revenue contracts and associated payroll tax and fringe benefit costs and are recorded within deferred contract costs on the consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized amounts are recoverable through future revenue streams under all customer contracts. Contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis up to four years, which reflects the expected period of benefit of the performance obligation and may be longer than the initial contract period. We determined the estimated benefit period having considered both qualitative and quantitative factors, including the length of the subscription terms in our customer contracts and the anticipated life of our technology, among other such factors. Deferred contract costs related to renewals are amortized over the renewal term which is generally one year to three years. Amortization of contract costs are classified within operating expenses based on the function of the underlying employee receiving the benefit in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Deferred contract costs are periodically analyzed for impairment. As of January 31, 2023 and 2022, we have not identified any potential indicators of impairment.
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Cost of Revenue | Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue consists of expenses related to providing platform access to customers and onboarding services. These costs include payments to third-party cloud infrastructure providers for hosting software solutions and costs associated with application service providers utilized to deliver the platform, allocated personnel-related costs, including salaries, cash-based performance compensation, benefits and stock-based compensation, overhead cost allocations related to facilities and shared IT-related expenses, including depreciation expense and amortization of internal use software.
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Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses Operating expenses consist of sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses. Personnel costs are the most significant component of operating expenses and consist of salaries, cash performance-based compensation, employee benefits and stock-based compensation. Operating expenses also include overhead cost allocations.
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Sales, Marketing, General and Administrative | Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for sales and marketing organization, costs related to sponsorships, events and advertising, agency costs, travel-related expenses, and allocated overhead costs. Costs associated with our advertising and sales promotions are expensed as incurred. During the fiscal years ended January 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, we recognized $20.8 million, $12.2 million, and $8.1 million, respectively, in advertising costs, which included brand and sponsorship costs. General and Administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for finance, legal, human resources and other administrative functions, as well as outside professional services. In addition, general and administrative expense includes non-personnel costs, such as legal, accounting and other professional fees, software costs, certain tax, license and insurance-related expenses and allocated overhead costs.
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Research and Development | Research and Development Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs for engineering, service, design, and information technology teams. Additionally, research and development expenses include allocated overhead costs and contractor fees. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized internal-use software development costs are excluded from research and development expenses as they are capitalized as a component of property and equipment, net and amortized to cost of revenue over the software’s expected useful life, which is generally three years.
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Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation We measure and record the expense related to stock-based payment awards based on the fair value of those awards as determined on the date of grant. We recognize stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period of the individual grant, generally equal to the vesting period, and use the straight-line method to recognize stock-based compensation. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“Black-Scholes”) option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock based awards. We estimate expected forfeitures of stock-based awards at the grant date and recognize compensation cost only for those awards expected to vest. We estimate our forfeitures rate based on an analysis of our actual historical forfeitures materializing in the previous fiscal years, and revise the estimates, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. We routinely evaluate the appropriateness of the forfeiture rate based on actual forfeiture experience, analysis of employee turnover and expectations of future option exercise behavior. We calculate the fair value of options granted by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: Expected Volatility We estimate volatility for option grants by evaluating the average historical volatility of a peer group of companies for the period immediately preceding the option grant for a term that is approximately equal to the options’ expected term since we do not have sufficient trading history of our common stock. Expected Term The expected term of our stock options represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. We have elected to use the simplified method to compute the expected term, which we believe is representative of future behavior. Our stock plans provide a contractual term of ten years before the option is forfeited. Risk-Free Interest Rate The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent term of the expected life of the option on the grant date. Dividend Yield We have not declared or paid dividends to date and do not anticipate declaring dividends in the foreseeable future. As such, the dividend yield has been estimated to be zero. Fair Value of Common Stock Prior to our IPO, the fair value of the common stock underlying the stock option awards was determined by the board of directors (“the Board”). Given the absence of a public trading market, the Board considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine the fair value of our common stock at each meeting at which awards were approved. These factors included, but were not limited to, (i) contemporaneous third party valuations of our common stock; (ii) the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to our common stock; (iii) the lack of marketability of our common stock; (iv) stage and development of our business; (v) general economic conditions; and (vi) the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an IPO or sale of the Company, given prevailing market conditions. To evaluate the fair value of the underlying shares for grants between two independent valuations and after the last independent valuation, a linear interpolation framework was used to evaluate. Subsequent to our IPO, the fair value of each share of underlying common stock is based on the closing price of our Class A common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market on the date of grant.
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Investment Income | Investment Income Investment income consists primarily of income earned on our investments, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash.
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Other Income (Expense), Net | Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net, is primarily comprised of realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses.
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Leases | Leases We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception by assessing whether the arrangement contains an identified asset and whether we have the right to control the identified asset. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the future lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets are based on the measurement of the lease liability and also include any lease payments made prior to or on lease commencement and exclude lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred, as applicable. As the implicit rate in our leases is generally unknown, we use the incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain we will exercise any such options. Lease costs for our operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. The interest component of finance leases is included in interest expense and recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term. We did not have any finance leases in the periods presented. We have elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for any leases within our existing classes of assets and, as a result, we account for any lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. We have also elected to not apply the recognition requirement to any leases within our existing classes of assets with a term of 12 months or less (short-term leases). Variable lease costs are comprised primarily of our proportionate share of operating expenses, property taxes, and insurance and is classified as lease cost due to our election to not separate lease and non-lease components. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities, and non-current in our consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 14. Leases, for further information.
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Income Taxes | Income Taxes We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred income tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, using a more likely than not standard. The evaluation considers our recent historical operating results, ongoing tax planning, and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In the event we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance that would reduce the provision for income taxes. Conversely, in the event that all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, we would charge an adjustment to the valuation allowance to earnings in the period when such determination is made. As of January 31, 2023, we recorded a full valuation allowance in jurisdictions where we had net deferred tax assets, which consist of net operating loss carryforwards and other basis differences, as we have concluded that it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize tax expense associated with Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income as it is incurred as part of the current income taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period. We recognize the tax benefits on any uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the consolidated financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be realized upon ultimate settlement with tax authorities, assuming full knowledge of the position and relevant facts. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
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Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), (“ASC 842”) and issued certain transitional guidance and subsequent amendments between January 2018 and February 2020 within ASU No. 2017-13, ASU No. 2018-01, ASU No. 2018-10, ASU No. 2018-11, ASU No. 2018-20, ASU No. 2019-01, ASU No. 2019-10, ASU No. 2020-02, and ASU No. 2020-05 (collectively, “Topic 842”). The guidance in Topic 842 supersedes the leasing guidance in Topic 840, Leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the consolidated statements of operations. Per ASU No. 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842): Effective Dates for Certain Entities, issued June 2020, Topic 842, as amended, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Topic 842 is effective for our fiscal year ending January 31, 2022 and interim periods beginning February 1, 2023 with early adoption permitted. While we previously elected to take advantage of the extended transition period available to emerging growth companies for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we decided to early adopt Topic 842. We adopted this standard under the modified-retrospective approach, using the practical expedients allowing us to not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) the lease classification for any expired leases, and (iii) indirect costs for any existing leases. Additionally, any lease arrangements with a term of 12 months or less will be recognized on the consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term and any non-lease components shall not be separated from the lease components, but instead accounted for as a single lease component. Upon adoption of ASC 842, we recognized a right-of-use asset of $59.6 million and a lease liability of $61.3 million at February 1, 2022 on our consolidated balance sheets. Prior period amounts were not restated and are reported in accordance with ASC 840. Refer to Note 14. Leases, for further information. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement on Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance and transitional guidance between November 2018 and February 2020 within ASU No. 2018-19, ASU No. 2019-04, ASU No. 2019-05, ASU No. 2019-10, ASU No. 2019-11 and ASU No. 2020-02 (collectively, “Topic 326”). Topic 326 introduces new guidance for credit losses on instruments within its scope. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and net investments in leases. The new guidance also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and requires entities to determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on an available-for-sale debt security is a credit loss. Further, the new guidance indicates that entities may not use the length of time a security has been in an unrealized loss position as a factor in concluding whether a credit loss exists. Per ASU No. 2019-10, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), Topic 326, as amended, is effective for (1) public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and (2) all other entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Topic 326 is effective for our fiscal year beginning February 1, 2023 and early adoption is permitted. While we previously elected to take advantage of the extended transition period available to emerging growth companies for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we decided to early adopt Topic 326. We determined that the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. As such, we adopted this ASU prospectively on February 1, 2022. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740) (“Topic 740”), which removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public companies, the guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for (1) public business entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) all other entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. We adopted ASU 2019-12 on February 1, 2022 and determined that the adoption of this ASU had no material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In October 2020, FASB issued ASU No. 2020-10, Codification Improvements (“ASU 2020-10”). The amendments in this guidance affect a wide variety of topics in the ASC by either clarifying the codification or correcting unintended application of guidance. The changes are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. For public companies, the guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for (1) public business entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued and (2) all other entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. We adopted ASU 2020-10 prospectively on February 1, 2022 and determined that this ASU does not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents | The following table provides a reconciliation of the cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of January 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
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Property and equipment, net | The estimated useful lives for significant property and equipment categories are as follows:
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Disaggregation of Revenue | The following table presents total revenue by type (in thousands):
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Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss | The following table presents a reconciliation of the allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable (in thousands):
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | The following table summarizes the activity in the redeemable non-controlling interests for the periods indicated below (in thousands):
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Schedule of Variable Interest Entity Assets and Liabilities | The total combined VIE assets, which represent the maximum exposure to loss, and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands):
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | The following table sets forth our financial instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the periods indicated below, by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
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Components of Marketable Securities | Marketable securities consist of the following for the periods presented (in thousands):
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Marketable Securities by Contractual Maturity | The contractual maturities of the investments classified as available-for-sale marketable securities are as follows (in thousands):
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Property and equipment, net | The estimated useful lives for significant property and equipment categories are as follows:
Property and equipment, net, consist of the following (in thousands):
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Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consists of the following (in thousands):
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Schedule of Stock Option Activity | A summary of stock option activity for the periods presented, is as follows:
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Schedule of Stock Option Valuation Assumptions | We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model were as follows:
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Schedule of Summarized Unvested RSU Award Activity | The following table summarizes unvested RSU award activity and related information:
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Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense | The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense, which was included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Costs | As of January 31, 2023, total compensation cost not yet recognized related to unvested equity awards and the weighted-average remaining period over which these costs are expected to be realized were as follows:
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Schedule of Lease Cost, Terms, Discount Rate and Other Information | The following table presents information on our operating leases for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023 (in thousands):
The Company's lease terms and discount rates are as follows:
Other information for the Company's leases is as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Maturities of Operations Lease Liabilities | The future maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities by fiscal year were as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | The components of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign | The components of loss before income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
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Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | A reconciliation of the benefit from (provision for) income taxes to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings before income taxes is shown as follows:
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Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented below (in thousands). The valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.
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Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward | A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties but excluding interest, is as follows (in thousands):
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Net Loss per Share (Tables) |
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Schedule of Net Loss Per Share |
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Schedule of Potentially Diluted Securities | The following outstanding shares of potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from diluted net loss per share attributable to Braze, Inc. common stockholders for the periods presented, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
Jan. 31, 2020 |
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 68,587 | $ 478,937 | ||
Restricted cash, noncurrent | 4,036 | 4,036 | ||
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ 72,623 | $ 482,973 | $ 33,018 | $ 11,602 |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Significant Property and Equipment Categories (Details) |
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Computer equipment, office equipment, and software | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful life | 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated useful life | 7 years |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue by Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 355,426 | $ 238,035 | $ 150,191 |
Subscription | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | 338,351 | 221,664 | 141,068 |
Professional Services and Other | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 17,075 | $ 16,371 | $ 9,123 |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 355,426 | $ 238,035 | $ 150,191 |
United States | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | 204,931 | 142,640 | 90,523 |
Foreign | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Revenue | $ 150,495 | $ 95,395 | $ 59,668 |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |||
Unbilled contracts receivable | $ 1.0 | $ 2.2 | |
Contract asset | 0.8 | 0.8 | |
Revenue recognized from previously recorded contract liabilities | $ 126.1 | $ 74.6 | $ 51.2 |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) $ in Thousands |
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Jan. 31, 2023
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Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward] | |
Beginning balance | $ 743 |
Credit losses | 808 |
Deferred revenue | 1,667 |
Write-offs | (1,746) |
Recoveries | 141 |
Ending balance | $ 1,613 |
Variable Interest Entity and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
1 Months Ended | 13 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2020 |
Sep. 30, 2021 |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
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Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
Deferred compensation liability, classified, noncurrent | $ 0.3 | |||
Braze KK | ||||
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
Consideration received | $ 5.0 | $ 5.0 | $ 10.0 |
Variable Interest Entity and Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning balance | $ 3,235 | $ 2,233 | $ 0 |
Investment in redeemable non-controlling interests | 2,450 | 2,450 | |
Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest | (1,780) | (1,448) | (217) |
Ending balance | $ 1,455 | $ 3,235 | $ 2,233 |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Prepaid software subscriptions | $ 12,574 | $ 19,396 |
Prepaid advertising | 1,322 | 704 |
Prepaid insurance | 2,795 | 4,372 |
Investment interest receivable | 2,013 | 259 |
Consumption tax receivable | 1,045 | 667 |
Prepaid employee bonuses | 538 | 332 |
Prepaid employee benefits | 811 | 233 |
Other | 5,065 | 3,625 |
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ 26,163 | $ 29,588 |
Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details) |
Jan. 31, 2023
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Debt securities, available for sale, accrued interest | $ 2,000,000 | $ 300,000 |
Number of available for sale debt securities in unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months (in securities) | security | 0 | |
Debt securities, available-for-sale, allowance for credit loss, excluding accrued interest | $ 0 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accrued Interest, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
Marketable Securities - Contractual Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Amortized Cost | ||
Due within 1 year | $ 247,214 | $ 33,671 |
Due in 1 year through 5 years | 168,447 | 1,512 |
Total | 415,661 | 35,183 |
Estimated Fair Value | ||
Due within 1 year | 244,280 | 33,646 |
Due in 1 year through 5 years | 165,803 | 1,510 |
Total | $ 410,083 | $ 35,156 |
Marketable Securities - Investment Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |||
Interest income | $ 7,393 | $ 506 | $ 1,185 |
Amortization of discount/premium, net | 1,336 | (369) | (345) |
Investment income | $ 8,729 | $ 137 | $ 840 |
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued compensation costs | $ 12,644 | $ 14,075 |
Accrued software subscriptions | 8,454 | 3,217 |
Accrued commissions | 6,205 | 5,961 |
Accrued professional service fees | 1,779 | 2,218 |
Accrued advertising | 922 | 660 |
Accrued tax liability | 2,152 | 1,951 |
Other | 5,259 | 3,541 |
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 37,415 | $ 31,623 |
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |||
Contributions | $ 4.7 | $ 2.4 | $ 1.5 |
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | ||
Classes of common stock (in classes) | class | 2 | 2 |
Threshold for conversion | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Charitable donation (in shares) | shares | 0 | |
Charitable donation | $ | $ 4.3 | |
Class A common stock | ||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | ||
Votes per share (in votes) | 1 | 1 |
Common stock, votes per share, converted | 1 | 1 |
Charitable donation (in shares) | shares | 96,465 | |
Class B common stock | ||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | ||
Votes per share (in votes) | 10 | 10 |
Employee Stock Plans - Schedule of Summarized Unvested RSU Award Activity (Details) - RSUs |
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Stock units | |
Beginning balance, outstanding (in shares) | shares | 1,355,065 |
Granted (in shares) | shares | 4,430,554 |
Vested (in shares) | shares | (630,851) |
Forfeited (in shares) | shares | (529,250) |
Ending balance, outstanding (in shares) | shares | 4,625,518 |
Weighted-average grant date fair value | |
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 37.11 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 48.51 |
Forfeited (in shares) | $ / shares | 45.29 |
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |
Employee Stock Plans - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | $ 72,217 | $ 47,180 | $ 7,540 |
Capitalized stock-based compensation expense | 1,121 | 387 | 126 |
Total stock-based compensation expense | 73,338 | 47,567 | 7,666 |
Cost of revenue | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | 3,616 | 2,185 | 650 |
Sales and marketing | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | 23,871 | 16,281 | 2,892 |
Research and development | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | 28,897 | 15,613 | 2,102 |
General and administrative | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation | $ 15,833 | $ 13,101 | $ 1,896 |
Employee Stock Plans - Compensation Cost by Plan (Details) $ in Thousands |
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Stock Options | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Unrecognized compensation costs (in thousands) | $ 44,170 |
Weighted-average remaining recognition period (years) | 2 years 5 months 19 days |
RSUs | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Unrecognized compensation costs (in thousands) | $ 114,730 |
Weighted-average remaining recognition period (years) | 2 years 11 months 15 days |
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Taxes payable | $ 0.5 | $ 1.3 |
Leases - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions |
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Nov. 30, 2022
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Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||
Area of real estate property | ft² | 92,300 | ||
Sublease, lease not yet commenced, rent expense | $ 0.6 | ||
Lessee, sublease, lease not yet commenced, rent abatement | $ 6.6 | ||
Rental expense for operating leases | € | € 0.1 | ||
Minimum | |||
Leases [Abstract] | |||
Term of contract | 1 year | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||
Term of contract | 1 year | ||
Maximum | |||
Leases [Abstract] | |||
Term of contract | 10 years | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||
Term of contract | 10 years |
Leases - Schedule of Lease, Cost (Details) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended |
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Leases [Abstract] | |
Operating lease cost | $ 13,638 |
Variable lease cost | 2,521 |
Short-term lease cost | 1,795 |
Total net lease cost | $ 17,954 |
Leases - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023
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Leases [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 10,705 |
2025 | 10,621 |
2026 | 8,318 |
2027 | 7,351 |
2028 | 5,932 |
Thereafter | 18,755 |
Total future undiscounted lease payments | 61,682 |
Less: imputed interest | (10,397) |
Less: tenant improvement allowance not yet received | 0 |
Total reported lease liability | $ 51,285 |
Leases - Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details) |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
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Leases [Abstract] | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 6 years 7 months 6 days |
Weighted-average discount rate | 5.50% |
Leases - Other Information for the Company's Leases (Details) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2023
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Leases [Abstract] | |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | $ 10,292 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ 0 |
Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Current: | |||
Federal | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
State and local | 52 | 15 | 26 |
Foreign | 496 | (100) | 451 |
Total current | 548 | (85) | 477 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
State and local | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Foreign | 35 | (80) | 60 |
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total | 35 | (80) | 60 |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | $ 583 | $ (165) | $ 537 |
Income Taxes - Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $ (138,226) | $ (76,030) | $ (33,352) |
Foreign | (1,937) | (2,302) | 1,920 |
Loss before provision for income taxes | $ (140,163) | $ (78,332) | $ (31,432) |
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of the Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate to the Effective Tax Rate (Details) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Statutory income tax expense | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% |
Foreign tax rate differential | 0.10% | 0.80% | 0.20% |
State taxes | 0.00% | 0.00% | (0.10%) |
Permanent items | (0.30%) | (3.00%) | (2.00%) |
Change in valuation allowance | (24.20%) | (26.50%) | (21.60%) |
Stock-based compensation | 1.50% | 5.80% | (1.40%) |
Tax credits | 1.50% | 2.10% | 2.20% |
Effective tax rate | (0.40%) | 0.20% | (1.70%) |
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
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Deferred tax assets: | ||
Loss carryforwards | $ 72,878 | $ 46,886 |
Compensation and benefits | 16,834 | 10,772 |
Operating lease liabilities | 12,679 | 0 |
Tax credits | 5,689 | 3,541 |
Capitalized costs | 5,568 | 0 |
Other | 3,999 | 1,429 |
Deferred tax assets | 117,647 | 62,628 |
Less: valuation allowance | (93,150) | (52,209) |
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance | 24,497 | 10,419 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
Deferred contract costs | (11,826) | (10,286) |
Property, equipment and software | (1,264) | (133) |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 11,447 | 0 |
Deferred tax liabilities | (24,537) | (10,419) |
Net deferred tax liability | $ (40) | $ 0 |
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
Jan. 31, 2020 |
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforward, foreign | $ 8,300 | |||
Decrease in operating loss carryforward | $ (13,800) | |||
Decrease in tax credit carryforward | (700) | |||
Increase in valuation allowance | 40,900 | $ 22,900 | ||
Penalties and interest accrued | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 0 | 647 | $ 902 | $ 647 |
Research tax credit carryforward | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Tax credit carryforward | 5,700 | |||
Federal | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 281,600 | 179,400 | ||
Operating loss carryforward not subject to expiration | 242,200 | |||
Operating loss carryforward subject to expiration | 39,400 | |||
State and Local Jurisdiction | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 182,400 | $ 119,100 |
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year | $ 647 | $ 902 | $ 647 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 0 | 0 | 902 |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (647) | (255) | (647) |
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year | $ 0 | $ 647 | $ 902 |
Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Jan. 31, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2022 |
Jan. 31, 2021 |
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Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |||
Purchases from related party | $ 1,400 | $ 1,200 | $ 0 |
Expense with related party transaction | $ 400 |
Subsequent Events - Narrative (Details) - RSUs - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2023 |
Feb. 28, 2023 |
Jan. 31, 2023 |
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Granted (in shares) | 4,430,554 | ||
Unrecognized compensation costs (in thousands) | $ 114,730 | ||
Subsequent event | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized compensation costs (in thousands) | $ 97,500 | $ 4,900 | |
Requisite service period | 3 years | 4 years | |
Subsequent event | Class A common stock | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Granted (in shares) | 2,914,105 | 148,362 |
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