Blaize was founded by Dinakar Munagala in 2021.

Who are Blaize's investors?

Blaize's investors include Rizvi Traverse Management, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Wavemaker Partners, Temasek.

How much funding has Blaize raised?

Blaize has disclosed $30M raised across 1 round.

Where is Blaize headquartered?

Blaize is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, US.

Blaize

NASDAQ: BZAI

El Dorado Hills, US · Founded 2021 · 4 known investors

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Blaize develops edge AI computing platforms and software tools that enable efficient deployment of artificial intelligence models on edge devices with reduced power consumption and latency compared to traditional GPU/CPU solutions.

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Founders & leadership

Blaize was founded in 2021 by Dinakar Munagala.

Dinakar Munagala Co-founder & CEODinakar Munagala has over 23 years of experience in silicon and software architecture, building and leading technical teams that develop computing products. As Co-founder and CEO of Blaize, he leads development of energy-efficient AI computing platforms designed for edge device deployment.

Harminder Sehmi Chief Financial OfficerHe previously served as CFO at Truphone, where he led fundraising efforts that secured over $525M in equity and convertible financing and managed business acquisitions and disposals, and earlier held roles at Vodafone Hungary focused on debt financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Board

Tony CannestraBoard director

Lane BessBoard director

Yoshiaki FujimoriBoard director

Juergen HambrechtBoard director

Edward FrankBoard director

George de Urioste Board Of Directors, Audit Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee DirectorExecutive Officer at Pluribus Networks

Investors · 4

Rizvi Traverse Managementlisted by Rizvi Traverse ManagementWest Palm Beach · $25M – $1B

Samsung Catalyst Fundlisted by Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose

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Wavemaker Partnerslisted by Wavemaker PartnersSingapore · $880K – $20M

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TemasekreportedSingapore

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$30M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$30MraisedNov 2025 · 2 investors · Computers

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Yoshiaki FujimoriDirector
Juergen HambrechtDirector
Edward FrankDirector
Harminder SehmiExecutive Officer
George de UriosteDirector
Tony CannestraDirector
Dinakar MunagalaExecutive Officer, Director
Lane BessDirector

Offering amount: $30M
Amount sold: $30M
Sales commissions: $1.9M
Placement agents: Craig-Hallum Capital Group
First sale: Nov 2025
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Blaize do?: Blaize develops edge AI computing platforms and software tools that enable efficient deployment of artificial intelligence models on edge devices with reduced power consumption and latency compared to traditional GPU/CPU solutions.
Who founded Blaize?: Blaize was founded by Dinakar Munagala in 2021.
Who are Blaize's investors?: Blaize's investors include Rizvi Traverse Management, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Wavemaker Partners, Temasek.
How much funding has Blaize raised?: Blaize has disclosed $30M raised across 1 round.
Where is Blaize headquartered?: Blaize is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, US.