Blacksmith is a cutting-edge Continuous Integration (CI) platform that enhances development speed and cost-efficiency by running GitHub Actions on high-performance, gaming-grade CPUs. Designed to eliminate build bottlenecks and reduce infrastructure costs, Blacksmith provides engineering teams with clear insights into pipeline health through advanced observability features. Founded by engineers from Faire and Cockroach Labs, the company is committed to accelerating AI-driven development cycles, enabling faster validation and safer deployments. Backed by Google Ventures and Y Combinator, Blacksmith is at the forefront of optimizing CI processes for the AI era.
Leadership & Board
Current Number of Employees53
Current LinkedIn Followers5,243
Latest Estimated Valuation
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Total Amount Raised$14M
Total Amount Raised$14M
Total Funding Rounds2
Total Funding Rounds2
Latest Funding Amount$10M
Latest Funding Amount$10M
Latest Funding RoundSeries A
Latest Funding RoundSeries A
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Employee Trend
Blacksmith had 53 employees as of June 29, 2026. The number of employees increased by 0 (0.00%) week-over-week.
53Latest Employee Count
0(0.00%)Week-Over-Week Change
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Social Trend
Blacksmith had 5,243 followers as of June 29, 2026. The number of followers increased by 51 (0.98%) week-over-week.
5,243Latest Followers Count
51(0.98%)Week-Over-Week Change
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