Khosla Ventures

Black Ore

Seed Round in 2023

Black Ore Technologies, established in 2022 and headquartered in Texas, USA, specializes in AI-driven financial services. The company's core product, Tax Autopilot, is an end-to-end automation solution for 1040 tax preparation, designed to streamline the process for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and tax firms. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Black Ore enables professionals to focus on client advisory services and practice growth.

Culdesac

Series A in 2022

Culdesac Inc. is a real estate development company based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating car-free residential neighborhoods in the United States. Established in 2018, the company's first project is in Tempe, Arizona, where it aims to build the first car-free neighborhood from scratch in the country. This innovative approach prioritizes pedestrian accessibility and eco-friendly living by eliminating parking spaces for residents while providing designated areas for visitors. The neighborhood will feature essential services such as grocery stores, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and market halls, allowing residents to engage with their community directly from their doorsteps. Culdesac's vision is to reimagine urban living by putting people before cars, fostering a sustainable and vibrant lifestyle.

Azibo

Series A in 2022

Founded in 2018, Azibo is a financial services platform dedicated to streamlining rental property management. It offers solutions for rent collection, banking, lending, and insurance, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden for small real estate owners.

Robin Healthcare

Series B in 2021

Robin Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for the medical industry, including a smart assistant device, clinical documentation solutions, and services for order and medication entry, chart review, billing and coding, and referral management. Robin Healthcare provides comprehensive medical scribe services designed to alleviate administrative burdens on healthcare providers, thereby enhancing the doctor-patient experience. By integrating technology and trained medical scribes directly into electronic medical records, the company aims to streamline workflows and allow physicians to focus more on patient care.

Known Medicine

Seed Round in 2021

Known Medicine Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing a custom organoid platform designed for tumor sensitivity testing through advanced bioengineering techniques. Known Medicine focuses on transforming the process of evaluating how tumors respond to cancer therapies by taking tumor samples and breaking them down into microtumors. These microtumors are treated in specialized micro-environments using various methods to ascertain the most effective treatment options. The company's platform integrates machine learning with omics data to identify predictive biomarkers that inform oncologists about cancer cell behavior and potential treatment pathways, ultimately aiming to enhance personalized cancer care.

Vectra AI

Series F in 2021

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Darwin Homes

Series A in 2021

Darwin Homes, Inc. is a property management company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company specializes in optimizing the rental management experience for both property owners and residents. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction management. By utilizing a technology-driven approach, Darwin Homes ensures thorough background checks for residents and handles property marketing, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for all parties involved. The company is dedicated to enhancing transparency and integrity in property management, aiming to elevate the rental experience significantly.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2020

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Uhnder

Series C in 2020

Uhnder Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional engineering and operations in St. Louis, Uhnder is recognized for its digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology serves as a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, enhancing the safety and responsiveness of autonomous vehicles. The chip is designed to prevent collisions, alert drivers to potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization for navigation. By offering this advanced solution, Uhnder aims to significantly improve the automation capabilities of manufacturers in the automotive sector.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2020

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Culdesac

Venture Round in 2019

Culdesac Inc. is a real estate development company based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating car-free residential neighborhoods in the United States. Established in 2018, the company's first project is in Tempe, Arizona, where it aims to build the first car-free neighborhood from scratch in the country. This innovative approach prioritizes pedestrian accessibility and eco-friendly living by eliminating parking spaces for residents while providing designated areas for visitors. The neighborhood will feature essential services such as grocery stores, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and market halls, allowing residents to engage with their community directly from their doorsteps. Culdesac's vision is to reimagine urban living by putting people before cars, fostering a sustainable and vibrant lifestyle.

b8ta

Series C in 2019

b8ta, Inc. is a retail company founded in 2015, originally known as Beta Retail, Inc. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of The Macerich Partnership, L.P. b8ta focuses on providing a unique retail experience that allows customers to discover, try, and learn about innovative technology products. The company employs a retail-as-a-service model that empowers product makers by giving them direct access to physical retail spaces. This approach facilitates a more interactive and engaging environment for customers, enabling them to experience new gadgets firsthand while supporting makers in showcasing their creations. By bridging the gap between makers and consumers, b8ta enhances the overall retail experience.

Darwin Homes

Seed Round in 2019

Darwin Homes, Inc. is a property management company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company specializes in optimizing the rental management experience for both property owners and residents. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction management. By utilizing a technology-driven approach, Darwin Homes ensures thorough background checks for residents and handles property marketing, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for all parties involved. The company is dedicated to enhancing transparency and integrity in property management, aiming to elevate the rental experience significantly.

Vectra AI

Series E in 2019

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Uhnder

Series B in 2019

Uhnder Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional engineering and operations in St. Louis, Uhnder is recognized for its digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology serves as a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, enhancing the safety and responsiveness of autonomous vehicles. The chip is designed to prevent collisions, alert drivers to potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization for navigation. By offering this advanced solution, Uhnder aims to significantly improve the automation capabilities of manufacturers in the automotive sector.

b8ta

Series B in 2018

b8ta, Inc. is a retail company founded in 2015, originally known as Beta Retail, Inc. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of The Macerich Partnership, L.P. b8ta focuses on providing a unique retail experience that allows customers to discover, try, and learn about innovative technology products. The company employs a retail-as-a-service model that empowers product makers by giving them direct access to physical retail spaces. This approach facilitates a more interactive and engaging environment for customers, enabling them to experience new gadgets firsthand while supporting makers in showcasing their creations. By bridging the gap between makers and consumers, b8ta enhances the overall retail experience.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2018

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Vectra AI

Series D in 2018

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Mio

Seed Round in 2016

Mio, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in messaging interoperability solutions that facilitate collaboration across different communication platforms. Its flagship product, Mio Universal Channels, connects users on Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Webex Teams, allowing seamless interactions between employees from various organizations. Users can engage in chat, share files, and manage conversations through their preferred tools, enhancing productivity and teamwork. Founded by Tom Hadfield and James Cundle, Mio has secured $12 million in funding from notable investors, including Goldcrest Capital and Y Combinator. The company aims to streamline cross-platform communication, enabling efficient collaboration regardless of the chat application used.

b8ta

Series A in 2016

b8ta, Inc. is a retail company founded in 2015, originally known as Beta Retail, Inc. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of The Macerich Partnership, L.P. b8ta focuses on providing a unique retail experience that allows customers to discover, try, and learn about innovative technology products. The company employs a retail-as-a-service model that empowers product makers by giving them direct access to physical retail spaces. This approach facilitates a more interactive and engaging environment for customers, enabling them to experience new gadgets firsthand while supporting makers in showcasing their creations. By bridging the gap between makers and consumers, b8ta enhances the overall retail experience.

Luminostics

Convertible Note in 2016

Luminostics, Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in developing a smartphone-based adaptor designed for rapid, molecular-level health testing. Founded in 2015, Luminostics focuses on providing a 15-minute do-it-yourself disease testing solution that caters to both healthcare professionals and consumers. The technology allows users to access vital health information conveniently and efficiently, streamlining the process of disease detection and management.

Oscar Health

Private Equity Round in 2016

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Blue River Technology

Series B in 2015

Blue River Technology develops computer vision and robotics for agriculture. The company creates intelligent machinery that can identify plants and selectively spray or thin them, reducing chemical use in farming. Its see-and-spray technology targets weeds and optimizes crop care, enabling operations that can support organic agriculture and fields with chemical-resistant weeds. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona, the company focuses on automating decisions in field treatment through robotics to improve efficiency and sustainability.

b8ta

Seed Round in 2015

b8ta, Inc. is a retail company founded in 2015, originally known as Beta Retail, Inc. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operates as a subsidiary of The Macerich Partnership, L.P. b8ta focuses on providing a unique retail experience that allows customers to discover, try, and learn about innovative technology products. The company employs a retail-as-a-service model that empowers product makers by giving them direct access to physical retail spaces. This approach facilitates a more interactive and engaging environment for customers, enabling them to experience new gadgets firsthand while supporting makers in showcasing their creations. By bridging the gap between makers and consumers, b8ta enhances the overall retail experience.

Vectra AI

Series C in 2015

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Editas Medicine

Series B in 2015

Editas Medicine is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional site in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on the discovery and development of genome editing therapeutics, primarily utilizing its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 technology. This innovative platform enables precise molecular modifications at the genetic level, with the aim of treating a wide array of serious diseases by addressing their underlying causes. Editas Medicine has established a strong intellectual property portfolio, which includes numerous patents related to foundational genome editing technologies and advancements that facilitate the translation of research into viable human therapeutics. The company's mission is to pioneer transformative genomic medicines that can significantly improve patient outcomes across various genetic disorders.

Oscar Health

Series C in 2015

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Vectra AI

Series B in 2014

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Oscar Health

Series B in 2014

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2014

Blue River Technology develops computer vision and robotics for agriculture. The company creates intelligent machinery that can identify plants and selectively spray or thin them, reducing chemical use in farming. Its see-and-spray technology targets weeds and optimizes crop care, enabling operations that can support organic agriculture and fields with chemical-resistant weeds. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona, the company focuses on automating decisions in field treatment through robotics to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2014

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Kior

Post in 2013

KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in the production of cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform, the company aims to provide sustainable fuel alternatives to refiners, terminal and rack owners, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is committed to addressing the growing demand for renewable energy solutions in the transportation sector.

Vectra AI

Series B in 2013

Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2013

Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2012

Blue River Technology develops computer vision and robotics for agriculture. The company creates intelligent machinery that can identify plants and selectively spray or thin them, reducing chemical use in farming. Its see-and-spray technology targets weeds and optimizes crop care, enabling operations that can support organic agriculture and fields with chemical-resistant weeds. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas, California and Yuma, Arizona, the company focuses on automating decisions in field treatment through robotics to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Bitly

Series C in 2012

Bitly offers a link management platform enabling businesses to shorten, brand, optimize links, track analytics, gather audience insights, and measure campaign performance. Its solution supports cross-device and channel usage, with tools including browser plugins and software applications.

Kior

Post in 2012

KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in the production of cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform, the company aims to provide sustainable fuel alternatives to refiners, terminal and rack owners, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is committed to addressing the growing demand for renewable energy solutions in the transportation sector.

Ciris Energy

Series B in 2011

Ciris Energy, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2007 and based in Centennial, Colorado. It specializes in the development of proprietary technologies aimed at producing electricity from buried coal and other hydrocarbon deposits. The company focuses on biologically converting coal to methane in large-scale quantities, striving to create a more environmentally responsible and economically efficient method of producing natural gas from coal. Through its innovative approaches, Ciris Energy seeks to enable clients to access coal as a renewable form of energy.

Kior

Private Equity Round in 2010

KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in the production of cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform, the company aims to provide sustainable fuel alternatives to refiners, terminal and rack owners, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is committed to addressing the growing demand for renewable energy solutions in the transportation sector.