# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001494996
**File Stem:** 0001209191-23-019074
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001209191-23-019074

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230313

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230315

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230315

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel X LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001419457
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736862

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 University Ave
- **CITY:** Palo Alto
- **STATE:** ca
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 University Ave
- **CITY:** Palo Alto
- **STATE:** ca
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ACCEL X STRATEGIC PARTNERS LP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001430231
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736861

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650 614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001494980
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736859

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel X Associates L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001494996
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736860

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel Growth Fund II L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001522762
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736858

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (650) 614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001527382
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736857

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (650) 614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel Growth Fund II Associates L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001531131
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736856

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001611478
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40601
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23736855

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-614-4800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 428 UNIVERSITY AVE
- **CITY:** PALO ALTO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94301
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Couchbase, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001845022
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 263576987
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0131

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3250 OLCOTT STREET
- **CITY:** SANTA CLARA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95054
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6504177500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3250 OLCOTT STREET
- **CITY:** SANTA CLARA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95054

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel X LP<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>ACCEL X STRATEGIC PARTNERS LP<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel X Associates L.L.C.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

---

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

---

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel Growth Fund II L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel Growth Fund II Associates L.L.C.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C.<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>500 UNIVERSITY AVENUE<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>PALO ALTO, CA 94301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-13 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>Couchbase, Inc. [ BASE ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2023-03-13 |  | J<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 847205 | D | $0.00 | 3005754 | D |  |
| Common Stock | 2023-03-13 |  | J<sup>(2)</sup> |  | 64198 | D | $0.00 | 227765 | I | By: Accel X Strategic Partners L.P.<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 2023-03-13 |  | J<sup>(4)</sup> |  | 88597 | D | $0.00 | 314330 | I | By: Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C.<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2022312 | I | By: Accel Growth Fund II L.P.<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 146484 | I | By: Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P.<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 217110 | I | By: Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C.<sup>(3)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) On March 13, 2023, Accel X LP distributed, for no consideration, 847,205 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer (the "Accel X LP Shares") to its limited partners and general partner, which shares were further distributed, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such Accel X LP Shares.  All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(2) On March 13, 2023, Accel X Strategic Partners L.P. ("A10SP") distributed, for no consideration, 64,198 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer (the "A10SP Shares") to its limited partners and general partner, which shares were further distributed, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such A10SP Shares.  All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exemptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and 16a-9 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(3) Accel X Associates L.L.C. ("A10A") is the General Partner of both Accel X L.P. and Accel X Strategic Partners L.P., and has the sole voting and investment power.  Andrew G. Braccia, Kevin J. Efrusy, Sameer K. Gandhi, Ping Li, Tracy L. Sedlock and Richard P. Wong are the Managing Members of A10A and Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C., and therefore share the voting and investment powers.  Accel Growth Fund II Associates L.L.C., or AGF2A, is the General Partner of both Accel Growth Fund II L.P. and Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P., and has the sole voting and investment power.  Andrew G. Braccia, Sameer K. Gandhi, Ping Li, Tracy L. Sedlock, Ryan J. Sweeney and Richard P. Wong are the Managing Members of AGF2A and Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C. and share such powers.  Each person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.  The address for all Accel entities listed above is 500 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301.

(4) On March 13, 2023, Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C. ("AI08") distributed for no consideration 88,597 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer (the "AI08 Shares") to its limited partners, representing each such partner's pro rata interest in such AI08 Shares.  All of the aforementioned distributions were made in accordance with the exceptions afforded by Rules 16a-13 and 16a-9 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel X L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel X Strategic Partners L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel X Associates L.L.C.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel Investors 2008 L.L.C.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel Growth Fund II L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-03-13

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel Growth Fund II Strategic Partners L.P.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel Growth Fund II Associates L.L.C.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

**Signature:** /s/ Tracy L. Sedlock, as Attorney in Fact for Accel Growth Fund Investors 2013 L.L.C.  
**Date:** 2023-03-15

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

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