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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Cerebras Systems Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) |
(CUSIP Number) |
06/30/2026 (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)
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Rule 13d-1(c)
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Rule 13d-1(d)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Capital Partners VIII, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,306,378.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.7 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Founders' Fund VIII, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,480,808.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.3 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Founders' Fund VIII-B, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,440,359.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.3 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Capital Management Co. VIII, L.L.C. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,227,545.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.8 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Capital Partners IX, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
487,993.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Founders' Fund IX, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
147,115.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.1 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Founders' Fund IX-A, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,783.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Founders' Fund IX-B, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
45,099.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark Capital Management Co. IX, L.L.C. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
689,990.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.6 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark AI Infrastructure Fund, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,436,291.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.3 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark AI Infrastructure Fund B, L.P. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,091,355.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.0 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benchmark AI Infrastructure Management Co., L.L.C. | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
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| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,527,646.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
2.2 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
Cerebras Systems Inc. | |
| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
1237 E. Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 | |
| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
This Statement is filed by BCP VIII, BFF VIII, BFF VIII-B, BCMC VIII, BCP IX, BFF IX, BFF IX-A, BFF IX-B, BCMC IX, BAIF, BAIF B and BAIMC. The foregoing entities are collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons."
BCMC VIII, the general partner of BCP VIII, BFF VIII and BFF VIII-B, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the issuer owned by BCP VIII, BFF VIII and BFF VIII-B.
BCMC IX, the general partner of BCP IX, BFF IX, BFF IX-A and BFF IX-B, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the issuer owned by BCP IX, BFF IX, BFF IX-A and BFF IX-B.
BAIMC, the general partner of BAIF and BAIF B, may be deemed to have sole power to vote and sole power to dispose of shares of the issuer owned by BAIF and BAIF B. | |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address for each reporting person is:
c/o Benchmark
2965 Woodside Road
Woodside, California 94062 | |
| (c) | Citizenship:
BCP VIII, BFF VIII, BFF VIII-B, BCP IX, BFF IX, BFF IX-A, BFF IX-B, BAIF and BAIF B are Delaware limited partnerships. BCMC VIII, BCMC IX and BAIMC are Delaware limited liability companies. | |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock | |
| (e) | CUSIP No.:
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| 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: | |
| (a) | Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
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| (b) | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (c) | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
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| (d) | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
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| (e) | An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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| (f) | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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| (g) | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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| (h) | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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| (i) | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
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| (j) | A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution: | |
| (k) | Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
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| Item 4. | Ownership | |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
See Row 9 of cover page for each Reporting Person. | |
| (b) | Percent of class:
See Row 11 of cover page for each Reporting Person. The information with respect to the ownership of the Common Stock of the issuer by the persons filing this Statement is provided as of June 30, 2026 (based on 112,247,109 shares of Class A Common Stock of the issuer outstanding as of August 5, 2026 as reported by the issuer on its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2026). %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Row 5 of cover page for each Reporting Person. | ||
| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Row 6 of cover page for each Reporting Person. | ||
| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Row 7 of cover page for each Reporting Person. | ||
| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Row 8 of cover page for each Reporting Person. | ||
| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited partnership agreements of BCP VIII, BFF VIII, BFF VIII-B, BCP IX, BFF IX, BFF IX-A, BFF IX-B, BAIF and BAIF B, and the limited liability company agreements of BCMC VIII, BCMC IX and BAIMC, 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. | ||
| 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
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| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 10. | Certifications: |
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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Exhibit Information
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Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing
The undersigned hereby agree that a single Schedule 13G (or any amendment thereto) relating to the Class A Common Stock of Cerebras Systems Inc. shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that this Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to such Schedule 13G.
Date: August 14, 2026
BENCHMARK CAPITAL PARTNERS VIII, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. VIII, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK FOUNDERS' FUND VIII, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. VIII, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK FOUNDERS' FUND VIII-B, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. VIII, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO. VIII, L.L.C.
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK CAPITAL PARTNERS IX, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. IX, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK FOUNDERS' FUND IX, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. IX, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK FOUNDERS' FUND IX-A, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. IX, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK FOUNDERS' FUND IX-B, L.P.
By:Benchmark Capital Management Co. IX, L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO. IX, L.L.C.
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK AI INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, L.P.
By:Benchmark AI Infrastructure Management Co., L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK AI INFRASTRUCTURE FUND B, L.P.
By:Benchmark AI Infrastructure Management Co., L.L.C.
Its:General Partner
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member
BENCHMARK AI INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT CO., L.L.C.
By: /s/ An-Yen Hu
An-Yen Hu
Managing Member |