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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2025

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

Delaware001-3809347-1161641 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5291 California Avenue, Suite 350 Irvine, California 92617 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(888) 507-1737 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareVERIThe Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 10, 2025, Veritone, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a statement clarifying its third-quarter commentary and providing context on certain non-cash and non-operational expenses that affected the third quarter of 2025 because of certain published reports. The press release issued by the Company in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits:

Exhibit NumberDescription 99.1Press Release of Veritone, Inc. dated November 10, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and not deemed filed)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VERITONE, INC.

By:/s/ MICHAEL L. ZEMETRA Michael L. Zemetra Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: November 10, 2025 3

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2025

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

Delaware001-3809347-1161641 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5291 California Avenue, Suite 350 Irvine, California 92617 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) (888) 507-1737 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareVERIThe Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 6, 2025, Veritone, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release issued by the Company in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits:

Exhibit NumberDescription 99.1Press Release of Veritone, Inc. dated November 6, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and not deemed filed)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VERITONE, INC.

By:/s/ MICHAEL L. ZEMETRA Michael L. Zemetra Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: November 6, 2025 3

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2025

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

Delaware001-3809347-1161641 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5291 California Avenue, Suite 350 Irvine, California 92617 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) (888) 507-1737 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 1615 Platte Street, 2nd Floor Denver, Colorado 80202 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareVERIThe Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company    ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 14, 2025, Veritone, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary, unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release issued by the Company in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as may be set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits:

Exhibit NumberDescription 99.1Press Release of Veritone, Inc. dated October 14, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and not deemed filed)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VERITONE, INC.

By:/s/ MICHAEL L. ZEMETRA Michael L. Zemetra Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: October 14, 2025 3