# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001676238
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-014564
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
**Character Count:** 37749
**Document Hash:** 5187195e9affcecb11e36a6e06f97789
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-014564.hdr.sgml**: 20230208

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-014564

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

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230208

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230208

**GROUP MEMBERS**: ALEX ROSEN

**GROUP MEMBERS**: RIDGE SOFTWARE INVESTMENTS I, LLC

**GROUP MEMBERS**: RIDGE VENTURES CF GP, L.L.C.

**GROUP MEMBERS**: RIDGE VENTURES IV, LLC

**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:** 23599606

**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:** Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001858663
- **IRS NUMBER:** 261469465
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

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

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 649 FRONT STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94111
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 415-439-4420

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 649 FRONT STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SAN FRANCISCO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94111

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

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**SCHEDULE 13G**

**Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934<br> (Amendment No. 1)\***

**Braze, Inc.**

(Name of Issuer)

**Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share** 

(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:

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| ¨ | Rule 13d-1(b) |
| ◻ | Rule 13d-1(c) |
| x | Rule 13d-1(d) |

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\*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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required in 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).

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| CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 |
|  | 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. |
|  | 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | ¨ | ¨ |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | ⌧ (1) | ⌧ (1) |
|  | 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
|  | 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 5. | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 6. | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 7. | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 8. | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ |
|  | 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) |
|  | 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> PN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> PN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> PN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> PN |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This Schedule 13G is filed by Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. ("  ***RVCF*** "), Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C.
("  ***RVCF GP*** "), Ridge Software Investments I, LLC ("  ***RSI I*** "), Ridge Ventures IV, LLC ("  ***RV IV***") and Alex Rosen ("  ***Rosen***" and, with RVCF, RVCF GP, RSI I and RV IV, collectively, the "  ***Reporting Persons*** "). The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for purposes of this Schedule 13G.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock held by RVCF. RVCF GP
is the general partner of RVCF. As the Managing Member of RVCF GP, Rosen shares voting and investment authority over these shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Calculations of the percentage of common stock beneficially owned is based on a total of 95,706,404 shares of common stock (57,009,059
shares of Class A common stock and 38,697,345 shares of Class B common stock) outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 14, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Calculations of the percentage of Class A common stock beneficially owned is based on (i) 57,009,059 shares of Class A common stock
issued and outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022
and (ii) Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting
Person, which are treated as converted into Class A common stock only for the purpose of computing the Class A common stock beneficial
ownership percentage of the Reporting Person.

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| CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 |
|  | 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. |
|  | 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | ¨ | ¨ |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | ⌧ (1) | ⌧ (1) |
|  | 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
|  | 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 5. | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 6. | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 7. | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 8. | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ |
|  | 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) |
|  | 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This Schedule 13G is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for
purposes of this Schedule 13G.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock held by RVCF. RVCF GP
is the general partner of RVCF. As the Managing Member of RVCF GP, Rosen shares voting and investment authority over these shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Calculations of the percentage of common stock beneficially owned is based on a total of 95,706,404 shares of common stock (57,009,059
shares of Class A common stock and 38,697,345 shares of Class B common stock) outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Calculations of the percentage of Class A common stock beneficially owned is based on (i) 57,009,059shares of Class A common stock
issued and outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022
and (ii) Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting
Person, which are treated as converted into Class A common stock only for the purpose of computing the Class A common stock beneficial
ownership percentage of the Reporting Person.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 |
|  | 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Software Investments I, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Software Investments I, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Software Investments I, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Software Investments I, LLC |
|  | 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | ¨ | ¨ |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | ⌧ (1) | ⌧ (1) |
|  | 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
|  | 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 5. | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 6. | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 7. | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 8. | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
|  | 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
|  | 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ |
|  | 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% |
|  | 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This Schedule 13G is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for
purposes of this Schedule 13G.

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| CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 |
|  | 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures IV, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures IV, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures IV, LLC | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Ridge Ventures IV, LLC |
|  | 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | ¨ | ¨ |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | ⌧ (1) | ⌧ (1) |
|  | 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
|  | 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> Delaware |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 5. | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 6. | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 7. | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 8. | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
|  | 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 0 shares of Class A common stock |
|  | 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ |
|  | 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 0.0% |
|  | 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> OO |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This Schedule 13G is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for
purposes of this Schedule 13G.

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| CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 | CUSIP No. 10576N102 |
|  | 1. | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Alex Rosen | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Alex Rosen | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Alex Rosen | Names of Reporting Persons<br> Alex Rosen |
|  | 2. | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) |
|  |  | (a) | (a) | ¨ | ¨ |
|  |  | (b) | (b) | ⌧ (1) | ⌧ (1) |
|  | 3. | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only | SEC Use Only |
|  | 4. | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> United States | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> United States | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> United States | Citizenship or Place of Organization<br> United States |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 5. | 5. | Sole Voting Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 6. | 6. | Shared Voting Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 7. | 7. | Sole Dispositive Power<br> 0 |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | | | |
| Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | Number of<br> Shares<br> Beneficially<br> Owned by<br> Each<br> Reporting<br> Person With | 8. | 8. | Shared Dispositive Power<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 9. | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person<br> 1,282,796 shares of Class A common stock (2) |
|  | 10. | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) ◻ |
|  | 11. | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)<br> 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) (3)(4) |
|  | 12. | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> IN | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br> IN |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) This Schedule 13G is filed by the Reporting Persons. The Reporting Persons expressly disclaim status as a "group" for
purposes of this Schedule 13G.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock held by RVCF. RVCF GP
is the general partner of RVCF. As the Managing Member of RVCF GP, Rosen shares voting and investment authority over these shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Calculations of the percentage of common stock beneficially owned is based on a total of 95,706,404 shares of common stock (57,009,059
shares of Class A common stock and 38,697,345 shares of Class B common stock) outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Calculations of the percentage of Class A common stock beneficially owned is based on (i) 57,009,059 shares of Class A common stock
issued and outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022
and (ii) Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting
Person, which are treated as converted into Class A common stock only for the purpose of computing the Class A common stock beneficial
ownership percentage of the Reporting Person.

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| **Item 1.** | **Item 1.** |
| (a) | Name of Issuer<br> Braze, Inc. (the "Issuer"). |
| (b) | Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices<br> 330 West 34th Street, Floor 18<br> New York, NY 10001 |
| **Item 2.** | **Item 2.** |
| (a) | Name of Person Filing<br> Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P. ("RVCF")<br> Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. ("RVCF GP")<br> Ridge Software Investments I, LLC ("RSI I")<br> Ridge Ventures IV, LLC ("RV IV")<br> Alex Rosen ("Rosen") |
| (b) | Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence<br> 649 Front Street, Suite 100<br> San Francisco, CA 94111 |

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| (c) | Citizenship | Citizenship | Citizenship | Citizenship |
|  | Entities: | RVCF |  | Delaware |
|  |  | RVCF GP |  | Delaware |
|  |  | RSI I |  | Delaware |
|  |  | RV IV |  | Delaware |
|  | Individuals: | Rosen | - | United States |

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|  | (d) | Title of Class of Securities<br> Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value ("Class A common stock") |
|  | (e) | CUSIP Number<br> 10576N102 |
| **Item 3.** | **If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:** | **If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:** |
|  | Not applicable | Not applicable |

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| **Item 4.** | **Ownership** |
| The following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1 is provided as of December 31, 2022. | The following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1 is provided as of December 31, 2022. |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Reporting Persons** | **Shares Held<br> Directly** | **Sole<br> Voting<br> Power** | **Shared<br> Voting<br> Power** | **Sole<br> Dispositive<br> Power** | **Shared<br> Dispositive<br> Power** | **Beneficial<br> Ownership** | **Percentage<br> of Class (2)(3)** |
| RVCF (1) | 1282796 |  | 1282796 |  | 1282796 | 1282796 | 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) |
| RVCF GP (1) |  |  | 1282796 |  | 1282796 | 1282796 | 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) |
| RSI I |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0% of common stock (0.0% of Class A common stock) |
| RV IV |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.0% of common stock (0.0% of Class A common stock) |
| Rosen (1) |  |  | 1282796 |  | 1282796 | 1282796 | 1.3% of common stock (2.2% of Class A common stock) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Includes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon conversion
of 1,282,796 shares of Class B common stock held by RVCF. RVCF GP is the general partner of RVCF. As the Managing Member of RVCF GP,
Rosen shares voting and investment authority over these shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Calculations of the percentage of common stock beneficially
owned is based on a total of 95,706,404 shares of common stock (57,009,059 shares of Class A common stock and 38,697,345 shares of Class
B common stock) outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") on December 14, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Calculations of the percentage of Class A common stock beneficially
owned is based on (i) 57,009,059 shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding as of December 6, 2022, as disclosed in the Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on December 14, 2022 and (ii) Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of shares of Class
B common stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Person, which are treated as converted into Class A common stock only for the purpose
of computing the Class A common stock beneficial ownership percentage of the Reporting Person.

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| **Item 5.** | **Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class** |
|  | 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 more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following ⌧. |
| **Item 6.** | **Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person** |
|  | Not applicable |
| **Item 7.** | **Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person** |
|  | Not applicable |
| **Item 8.** | **Identification and Classification of Members of the Group** |
|  | Not applicable |
| **Item 9.** | **Notice of Dissolution of Group** |
|  | Not applicable |
| **Item 10.** | **Certification** |
|  | Not applicable |

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**Signature**

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.

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| Dated: February 8, 2023 | Dated: February 8, 2023 |
| **Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P.** | **Ridge Ventures Continuation Fund, L.P.** |
| By: | Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C. |
| its | General Partner |
| By: | /s/ Alex Rosen |
|  | Name: Alex Rosen |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| **Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C.** | **Ridge Ventures CF GP, L.L.C.** |
| By: | /s/ Alex Rosen |
|  | Name: Alex Rosen |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| **Ridge Software Investments I, LLC** | **Ridge Software Investments I, LLC** |
| By: | Ridge Ventures IV, LLC |
| its | Manager |
| By: | /s/ Alex Rosen |
|  | Name: Alex Rosen |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| **Ridge Ventures IV, LLC** | **Ridge Ventures IV, LLC** |
| By: | /s/ Alex Rosen |
|  | Name: Alex Rosen |
|  | Title: Managing Member |
| /s/ Alex Rosen | /s/ Alex Rosen |
| Alex Rosen | Alex Rosen |

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| | **ATTENTION** |
| **Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).** | **Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).** |

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