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Blaize
NASDAQ: BZAIEl Dorado Hills, US · Founded 2021 · 5 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.
Founders & leadership
Blaize was founded in 2021 by Dinakar Munagala.
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Dinakar MunagalaFounderDinakar 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.
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Harminder SehmiChief 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.
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Ke YinFounder
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Satyaki KoneruFounder
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Val CookFounder
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Tony CannestraBoard director
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Lane BessBoard director
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Yoshiaki FujimoriBoard director
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Juergen HambrechtBoard director
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Edward FrankBoard director
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George de UriosteBoard Of Directors, Audit Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee DirectorExecutive Officer at Pluribus Networks
Investors · 5
Samsung Catalyst Fundlisted by Samsung Catalyst FundSan Jose
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Wavemaker Partnerslisted by Wavemaker PartnersSingapore · $100K – $2.5M
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Infinity CapitalreportedDublin
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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 · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$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
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, Infinity Capital, 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.