# Blaize

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blaize

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: El Dorado Hills, US
- Website: www.blaize.com
- Total disclosed funding: $244M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 29, 2024)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Blaize Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in AI computing solutions, providing advanced technology for efficient AI deployment across various sectors, including automotive and enterprise computing.Founded in 2010, Blaize Inc. is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, US. The company focuses on developing AI computing platforms, primarily serving industries such as automotive and smart vision. Co-founded by Dima Kovalchuk, Ke Yin, Maksim Shcherbina, Satyaki Koneru, and Sergey Onyshchenko, Blaize has successfully completed five funding deals. In April 2024, the company raised USD 106 mn in a Series D round, bringing the total amount raised to USD 106 mn and the current valuation to USD 747.34 mn.Blaize offers a suite of AI computing products designed to optimize artificial intelligence from edge devices to core systems. The flagship products include the Blaize® Pathfinder® and Blaize® Xplorer® AI Edge Platforms, which enable efficient deployment of AI applications. Catering to sectors like automotive and enterprise computing, Blaize's solutions address challenges in energy consumption and scalability, facilitating the integration of AI across diverse global markets.Blaize generates revenue through a B2B model, supplying AI Edge computing solutions to various sectors. The company employs direct sales agreements and partnerships, while clients can choose subscription models for ongoing support or purchase standalone products like the Blaize® AI Studio. Their pricing reflects the advanced capabilities of their offerings, ensuring tailored solutions that meet specific client needs.Following its Series D funding round in April 2024, where Blaize raised USD 106 mn from various investors, the company plans to accelerate the development of its AI platforms and solutions. Blaize aims to expand into new markets, targeting growth in North America, Europe, and Asia by the end of 2025. The recent funding will directly support these initiatives, allowing Blaize to enhance its product offerings and increase market penetration.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 29, 2024, $106M — Temasek Holdings, Denso, Franklin Templeton, Mercedes Benz Group, Ava Investors, Bess Ventures
- Series D, Jul 27, 2021, $71M — Temasek Holdings, Denso, Franklin Templeton
- Series C, Sep 5, 2018, $65M — Temasek Holdings, Granite Asia, Wavemaker Partners, SPARX Group, Denso, NSITEXE, Inc., SGInnovate
- Seed, Jun 1, 2011, $2M — SRI Capital

## Investors

- SRI Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sri-capital) — Seed
- Temasek Holdings — Series C, Series D
- Granite Asia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/granite-asia) — Series C
- Wavemaker Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-partners) — Series C
- SPARX Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparx-group) — Series C
- Denso — Series C, Series D
- NSITEXE, Inc. — Series C
- SGInnovate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sginnovate) — Series C
- Franklin Templeton (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/franklin-templeton) — Series D
- Mercedes Benz Group — Series D
- Ava Investors — Series D
- Bess Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bess-ventures) — Series D