Blacksmith
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 Employees
- 64
- Current LinkedIn Followers
- 7,261
Latest Estimated Valuation
- Estimated Valuation
- $550M
- Total Amount Raised
- $59M
- Total Funding Rounds
- 3
- Latest Funding Amount
- $45M
- Latest Funding Round
- Series B
- Post-Money Valuation
- $550M
Employee Trend
Blacksmith had 64 employees as of October 12, 2026. The number of employees increased by 4 (6.67%) week-over-week.
Social Trend
Blacksmith had 7,261 followers as of October 12, 2026. The number of followers increased by 84 (1.17%) week-over-week.
Funding Round
| Funding Date | Funding Round | Amount Raised | Post-Money Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Series B | $45.00M | $550.00M |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Series A | $10.00M | ― |
| May 01, 2025 | Seed Round | $3.50M | ― |
Investors
| Investor Name | Funding Round |
|---|---|
| Peak XV Partners | Series B |
| Y Combinator | Series B |
| GV | Series B |
| Google Ventures | Series A |
| Spencer Kimball | Series A |
| David Cramer | Series A |
| Y Combinator | Seed Round |
| GV | Seed Round |
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