# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001612996
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-021589
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 28352
**Document Hash:** 2359aeba049da848281057ee0c4cba79
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-021589.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-021589

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SC 13G/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL AFFILIATES V L.P.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL AFFILIATES VI L.P.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL ASSOCIATES V L.L.C.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL ASSOCIATES VI L.L.C.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL ENTREPRENEURS VI L.P.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS V SIDECAR L.P.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: MERITECH CAPITAL PARTNERS VI L.P.

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Braze, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001676238
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 452505271
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0131

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-93095
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23629020

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (609) 964-0585

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 330 WEST 34TH STREET, FLOOR 18
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Appboy, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20160602
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Meritech Capital Partners V L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001612996
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SC 13G/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 LYTTON AVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 125
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-475-2200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 245 LYTTON AVE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 125
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Schedule 13G

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2 (b)

(Amendment No. 1) \*

Braze, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001

(Title of Class of Securities)

10576N102

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2022

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

◻ Rule 13d-1(b)

◻ Rule 13d-1(c)

⌧ Rule 13d-1(d)

\*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

(Continued on following pages)

Page 1 of 16 Pages

Exhibit Index Contained on Page 14

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Partners V L.P. ("MCP V") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 1,075,916 shares, except that Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. ("MCA V"), the general partner of MCP V, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 1,075,916 shares, except that MCA V, the general partner of MCP V, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  | &nbsp;&nbsp;1075916 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9  | &nbsp;&nbsp;1.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P. ("MC AFF V") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 38,798 shares, except that MCA V, the general partner of MC AFF V, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 38,798 shares, except that MCA V, the general partner of MC AFF V, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;38798 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P. ("MC V Sidecar") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 256,260 shares, except that MCA V, the general partner of MC V Sidecar, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 256,260 shares, except that MCA V, the general partner of MC V Sidecar, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;256260 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. ("MCA V") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 1,370,974 shares, of which 1,075,916 shares are held by MCP V, 38,798 shares are held by MC AFF V and 256,260 shares are held by MC V Sidecar, for whom MCA V serves as general partner.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 1,370,974 shares, of which 1,075,916 shares are held by MCP V, 38,798 shares are held by MC AFF V and 256,260 shares are held by MC V Sidecar, for whom MCA V serves as general partner.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;1370974 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 2.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> OO |

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CUSIP NO. 10576N102 13 G Page 6 of 16

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P. ("MCP VI") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 592,802 shares, except that Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. ("MCA VI"), the general partner of MCP VI, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 592,802 shares, except that MCA VI, the general partner of MCP VI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;592802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9  | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 1.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P. ("MC AFF VI") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 15,848 shares, except that MCA VI, the general partner of MC AFF VI, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 15,848 shares, except that MCA VI, the general partner of MC AFF VI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;15848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN |

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CUSIP NO. 10576N102 13 G Page 8 of 16

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P. ("MCE VI") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 8,017 shares, except that MCA VI, the general partner of MCE VI, may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 8,017 shares, except that MCA VI, the general partner of MCE VI, may be deemed to have sole dispositive power with respect to such shares.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;8017 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 0.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> PN |

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CUSIP NO. 10576N102 13 G Page 9 of 16

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1 | &nbsp;&nbsp;NAME OF REPORTING PERSON Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. ("MCA VI") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP\*<br> (a) ◻ (b) ⌧  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3 | &nbsp;&nbsp;SEC USE ONLY |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION<br> Delaware |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>5 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE VOTING POWER<br> 616,667 shares, of which 592,802 shares are held by MCP VI, 15,848 shares are held by MC AFF VI and 8,017 shares are held by MCE VI, for whom MCA VI serves as general partner.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>6 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED VOTING POWER<br> See response to row 5.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>7 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> 616,667 shares, of which 592,802 shares are held by MCP VI, 15,848 shares are held by MC AFF VI and 8,017 shares are held by MCE VI, for whom MCA VI serves as general partner.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>NUMBER OF<br>SHARES<br>BENEFICIALLY<br>OWNED BY EACH<br>REPORTING<br>PERSON<br>WITH | &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>8 | &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER<br> See response to row 7.<br>|

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;9 | &nbsp;&nbsp;AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | &nbsp;&nbsp;616667 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;10 | &nbsp;&nbsp;CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> ◻  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;11 | &nbsp;&nbsp;PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> 1.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;12 | &nbsp;&nbsp;TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON\*<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> OO |

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CUSIP NO. 10576N102 13 G Page 10 of 16

ITEM 1(A). <u>NAME OF ISSUER</u>

Braze, Inc.

ITEM 1(B). <u>ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES</u>

330 West 34th Street, Floor 18

New York, NY 10001

ITEM 2(A). <u>NAME OF PERSONS FILING</u>

This Statement is filed by Meritech Capital Partners V L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MCP V"), Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MC AFF V"), Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MC V Sidecar"), Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("MCA V"), Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MCP VI"), Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MC AFF VI"), Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("MCE VI") and Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("MCA VI"). The foregoing entities are collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons."

MCA V is the general partner of each of MCP V, MC AFF V and MC V Sidecar, and may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of shares of the issuer directly owned by MCP V, MC AFF V and MC V Sidecar.

MCA VI is the general partner of each of MCP VI, MC AFF VI and MCE VI, and may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of shares of the issuer directly owned by MCP VI, MC AFF VI and MCE VI.

ITEM 2(B). <u>ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE</u>

The address for each of the Reporting Persons is:

Meritech Capital Partners<br> 245 Lytton Ave, Suite 125<br> Palo Alto, CA 94301

ITEM 2(C). <u>CITIZENSHIP</u>

MCP V, MC AFF V, MC V Sidecar, MCP VI, MC AFF VI and MCE VI are Delaware limited partnerships. MCA V and MCA VI are Delaware limited liability companies.

ITEM 2(D) AND (E). <u>TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES AND CUSIP NUMBER</u>

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001<br> CUSIP #10576N102

ITEM 3. <u>Not Applicable</u>.

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ITEM 4. <u>OWNERSHIP</u>

Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.

The following information with respect to the ownership of the Class A Common Stock of the issuer by the Reporting Persons filing this Statement is provided as of December 31, 2022 (based on 57,009,059 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as reported by the issuer in its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 2022).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Amount beneficially owned</u>:

See Row 9 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Percent of Class</u>:

See Row 11 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Number of shares as to which such person has</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Sole power to vote or to direct the vote</u>:

See Row 5 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) <u>Shared power to vote or to direct the vote</u>:

See Row 6 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) <u>Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of</u>:

See Row 7 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) <u>Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of</u>:

See Row 8 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

### ITEM 5. <u>OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS</u> 
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of 5 percent of the class of securities, check the following ⌧.

### ITEM 6. <u>OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON</u> 
Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited partnership agreements of MCP V, MC AFF V, MC V Sidecar, MCP VI, MC AFF VI and MCE VI and the limited liability company agreements of MCA V and MCA VI, the general and limited partners or members, as the case may be, of each of such entities may be deemed to have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from, the sale of shares of the issuer owned by each such entity of which they are a partner or member, as the case may be.

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ITEM 7. <u>IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY OR CONTROL PERSON</u>

Not applicable.

ITEM 8. <u>IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP</u>

Not applicable.

ITEM 9. <u>NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP</u>

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. <u>CERTIFICATION</u>

Not applicable.

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<u>SIGNATURES</u>

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: February 14, 2023

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| Entities: |  |
|  | Meritech Capital Partners V L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Associates V L.L.C. |
|  | Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P. |
|  | Meritech Capital Associates VI L.L.C. |

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|:---|:---|
| By: | /s/ Joel Backman |
|  | Joel Backman, Attorney-in-fact |
|  | for above-listed entities |

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The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.

*NOTE*: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. *See* Rule 13d-7 for other parties for whom copies are to be sent.

**Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)**

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<u>EXHIBIT INDEX</u>

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| <u>Exhibit</u> | <u>Numbered Page</u> |
| Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing | 15 |
| Exhibit B: Reference to Joel Backman as Attorney-in-Fact | 16 |

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<u>exhibit A</u>

<u>Agreement of Joint Filing</u>

The Reporting Persons hereby agree that a single Schedule 13G (or any amendment thereto) relating to the Class A Common Stock of Braze, Inc. shall be filed on behalf of each of the Reporting Persons. Note that copies of the applicable Agreement of Joint Filing are already on file with the appropriate agencies.

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<u>exhibit B</u>

<u>Reference to Joel Backman as Attorney-in-Fact</u>

Joel Backman has signed the enclosed documents as Attorney-In-Fact on behalf of Meritech Capital Partners V L.P., Meritech Capital Affiliates V L.P., Meritech Capital Partners V Sidecar L.P., Meritech Capital Partners VI L.P., Meritech Capital Affiliates VI L.P. and Meritech Capital Entrepreneurs VI L.P. Note that a copy of the applicable Power of Attorney is already on file with the appropriate agencies.