Backblaze provides cloud object storage designed for high-performance workloads at a fraction of traditional hyperscaler costs. The service offers S3-compatible APIs, free egress, and transparent pricing, supporting enterprises running data-intensive applications, AI workflows, and media management operations across 175 countries. The company serves over 500,000 customers and manages more than five quintillion bytes of data.
Founded in 2007, Backblaze scaled with less than $3 million in outside funding before going public on Nasdaq in 2021 under ticker BLZE. The company positions itself as an independent alternative to dominant cloud providers, emphasizing interoperability, engineered efficiency, and the removal of lock-in constraints. Its infrastructure supports hundreds of millions of end users globally, with particular strength in use cases requiring cost-optimized storage without vendor lock-in.
