Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s BLZE Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 1.17 M shares of Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) worth $4.05 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2022-Q1, this medium-term investment has been held for 17 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a strategic position in BLZE, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 393,936 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2025, reducing 157,897 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Backblaze (BLZE) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Backblaze (BLZE) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +361,905 | Add 44.64% | 1.17 M | $3.45 |
| Q4 2025 | +393,936 | Add 94.51% | 810,752 | $4.66 |
| Q3 2025 | -21,100 | Reduce 4.82% | 416,816 | $9.28 |
| Q2 2025 | +50,300 | Add 12.98% | 437,916 | $5.50 |
| Q1 2025 | -157,897 | Reduce 28.94% | 387,616 | $4.83 |
| Q4 2024 | +157,897 | Add 40.74% | 545,513 | $6.02 |
| Q3 2024 | +249,395 | Add 180.43% | 387,616 | $6.39 |
| Q2 2024 | -57,395 | Reduce 29.34% | 138,221 | $6.16 |
| Q1 2024 | -7,000 | Reduce 3.45% | 195,616 | $10.23 |
| Q4 2023 | +79,000 | Add 63.91% | 202,616 | $7.59 |
| Q3 2023 | +20,516 | Add 19.90% | 123,616 | $5.50 |
| Q2 2023 | +37,900 | Add 58.13% | 103,100 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | -18,500 | Reduce 22.10% | 65,200 | $0.01 |
| Q4 2022 | -9,500 | Reduce 10.19% | 83,700 | $0.01 |
| Q3 2022 | +49,900 | Add 115.24% | 93,200 | $4.97 |
| Q2 2022 | -14,819 | Reduce 25.50% | 43,300 | $5.22 |
| Q1 2022 | +58,119 | New Buy | 58,119 | $10.67 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Backblaze Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) in Q1 2022, acquiring 58,119 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) for 17 quarters since Q1 2022.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) was in Q4 2025, adding 810,752 shares worth $3.78 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 1,172,657 shares of Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE), valued at approximately $4.05 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE) was 1,172,657 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.