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Graze

Portland, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Graze builds tools on Bluesky and the AT Protocol that let developers, curators, and brands create, manage, and control their own social media algorithms and feeds. It targets community moderators, creators, and brands working on the open, user-owned social web.

Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsSocial

Founders & leadership

Graze was founded in 2024 by Devin Gaffney, Andrew Lisowski, and Peat Bakke.

DGDevin Gaffney
Devin GaffneyCo-founderDevin Gaffney is a quantitative social scientist and full-stack engineer with expertise in backend distributed systems, data mining, and machine learning. He is building Graze, which provides tools for developers and brands to create and manage social media algorithms and feeds on Bluesky and the AT Protocol.
ALAndrew Lisowski
Andrew LisowskiCo-founder
PB
Peat BakkeCo-founder

Investors · 3

Betaworkslisted by BetaworksNew York · $250K – $750K

How we know: Betaworks's portfolio page · offering press articles · press coverage · funding news · Not right? Tell us

True Ventureslisted by True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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Salesforce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $50M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$65K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

▶$510offeredSep 2025 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Devin GaffneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$510
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$65KraisedFeb 2025 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Bluesky feed builder Graze raises $1M, rolls out adstechcrunch.com · Apr 2025Graze raises a pre-seed to build a sponsored content business on Blueskytechcrunch.com · Jan 2025
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Devin GaffneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew LisowskiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Peat BakkeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$65K
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
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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In the news

Graze Raises $1M in Pre-Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Portland startup Graze raises $1M to help people build Bluesky feeds – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Apr 2025Graze Raises $1M to Take Back Social Media from Algorithmic Controlfinance.yahoo.com · Apr 2025Bluesky feed builder Graze raises $1M, rolls out adstechcrunch.com · Apr 2025Graze raises a pre-seed to build a sponsored content business on Blueskytechcrunch.com · Jan 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Graze do?
Graze builds tools on Bluesky and the AT Protocol that let developers, curators, and brands create, manage, and control their own social media algorithms and feeds. It targets community moderators, creators, and brands working on the open, user-owned social web.
Who founded Graze?
Graze was founded by Devin Gaffney, Andrew Lisowski, Peat Bakke in 2024.
Who are Graze's investors?
Graze's investors include Betaworks, True Ventures, Salesforce Ventures.
How much funding has Graze raised?
Graze has disclosed $65K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Graze headquartered?
Graze is headquartered in Portland, US.