Khosla Impact

Khosla Impact, established in 2013, is an impact investment firm based in Menlo Park, California. It focuses on assisting high-impact entrepreneurs who develop products and services for the three billion people at the bottom of the world's economic pyramid. The firm invests in for-profit enterprises serving low-income individuals and small businesses in emerging markets, with a primary focus on South Asia. Khosla Impact encourages experimentation and supports entrepreneurs passionate about solving socio-economic challenges through technology and innovative business models.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland JD

COO, Partner, and Managing Director

Brian Byun

Venture Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jon Chu

Partner

Ardy Daie

Operating Partner

Ece Erdagoz Wyrick

Principal

Bryan Gartner

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding General Partner

Vinod Khosla

Founder and Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Alex Morgan

Partner

Nabeel Quryshi

Associate

Arash Rebek JD

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Leah Scanlan

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner and Investor

Adina Tecklu

Partner

David Weiden

Partner

Reze Wong

Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Adam Coates Ph.D

Operating Partner

Past deals in Computer Vision

Openwater

Venture Round in 2024
Openwater is a medical technology startup founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing advanced wearable devices that utilize novel optoelectronics to achieve MRI-like resolution for medical diagnostics and treatments. By employing LCDs with small pixels, Openwater's technology creates holographic images that reduce scattering, enabling physicians to visualize the inner workings of the body and brain at a cellular level. This innovation allows for precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of diseases by manipulating or destroying individual cells without damaging surrounding tissue. Openwater aims to revolutionize medical imaging and improve patient outcomes through its cutting-edge approach.

Waabi

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is a Toronto-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. It offers the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered self-driving solution designed for integration with trucks and aimed at safe deployment and large-scale commercialization.

CureSkin

Series B in 2024
Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2016, CureSkin develops AI-powered software that analyzes skin issues via mobile photos. It recommends products, dermatologists, and personalized treatment plans for clients.

Sarvam AI

Series A in 2023
Sarvam AI is focused on advancing artificial intelligence research to enhance the robustness, performance, and cost-effectiveness of generative AI applications in India. The company develops advanced AI models and platforms tailored to the country's diverse linguistic landscape, offering efficient large language models. Its platform includes a user-friendly interface that facilitates the development and evaluation of generative AI applications. Sarvam AI emphasizes open-source collaboration, allowing businesses to leverage modern AI technology to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to lead the way in AI application development and deployment.

Automat AI

Seed Round in 2023
Automat offers robotic process automation for Chrome using GPT4 and computer vision. With the aid of its LLM automation tools, Automat streamlines procedures and improves operational efficiency.

Rex

Seed Round in 2023
Rex offers a mobile app that allows users to find, track, and recommend places. Rex app seeks to start sharing recommendations by combining AI and computer vision technology.

Fulfil Solutions

Series B in 2023
Fulfil Solutions is a developer of advanced robotic automation technology aimed at transforming the online grocery sector. The company specializes in creating a fully automated fulfillment system designed to enhance profitability while addressing food supply chain challenges. By integrating mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning, Fulfil Solutions offers solutions that streamline picking, packing, and inventory control across various product categories and temperature zones. Their innovative technology seeks to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and lower emissions, enabling companies to automate their supply chain processes effectively within a compact operational footprint. Through these advancements, Fulfil Solutions supports sustainable and customer-centric online grocery operations at scale.

Berkshire Grey

Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.

Waabi

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2021 by Raquel Urtasun, Waabi is a Toronto-based company specializing in autonomous driving technology for the transportation sector. It offers the Waabi Driver, an AI-powered self-driving solution designed for integration with trucks and aimed at safe deployment and large-scale commercialization.

Docbot

Series A in 2021
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

Akasha Imaging

Series A in 2020
Akasha Imaging is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2019. It specializes in deep imaging solutions that integrate computational imaging and deep learning to produce high-resolution 3D images. The company has developed a robotic imaging platform designed for various applications, including picking, welding, assembly, and inspection. This platform leverages artificial intelligence and polarized light to enhance computer vision capabilities, making it applicable in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics sectors. By improving robotic vision, Akasha Imaging aims to optimize operational efficiency in these industries.

Rosebud AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rosebud AI, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing innovative software for creating digital avatars and models suited for various occasions. Its platform empowers users to customize avatars by filtering attributes such as demographics, age, and style. Additionally, Rosebud AI focuses on providing tools for the creation of artificial intelligence-generated game assets, making visual content creation more accessible, akin to storytelling. The company also enables creators to produce non-fungible token (NFT) collections without requiring expertise in smart contracts or web3 technologies. By integrating established computer graphics techniques with cutting-edge AI research, Rosebud AI enhances users' ability to animate old photos and revitalize art, facilitating a more immersive creative experience.

iMerit

Series B in 2020
iMerit is a prominent AI data solutions provider focused on delivering high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company specializes in data labeling technologies and services across various industries, including agricultural AI, autonomous vehicles, commerce, geospatial, government, financial services, and medical AI. Headquartered in San Jose, California, iMerit operates large teams dedicated to computer vision and natural language processing in India, the United States, Bhutan, and Europe. Founded by Radha Basu, iMerit employs over 5,000 full-time staff, with more than half being women, reflecting its commitment to diversity. The company serves numerous Fortune 500 clients, helping them achieve optimal results from their algorithms through enriched and accurately labeled data.

Berkshire Grey

Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.

Ghost Autonomy

Series C in 2019
Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Docbot

Seed Round in 2019
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

CureSkin

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2016, CureSkin develops AI-powered software that analyzes skin issues via mobile photos. It recommends products, dermatologists, and personalized treatment plans for clients.

Compound Eye

Series A in 2018
Compound Eye Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the development of 3D vision software tools for autonomous machines. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating advanced vision systems designed to enhance the capabilities of autonomous systems, enabling them to perceive and interact with their environments more effectively. Through its innovative solutions, Compound Eye aims to contribute to the advancement of automation across various industries.

Openwater

Seed Round in 2018
Openwater is a medical technology startup founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing advanced wearable devices that utilize novel optoelectronics to achieve MRI-like resolution for medical diagnostics and treatments. By employing LCDs with small pixels, Openwater's technology creates holographic images that reduce scattering, enabling physicians to visualize the inner workings of the body and brain at a cellular level. This innovation allows for precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of diseases by manipulating or destroying individual cells without damaging surrounding tissue. Openwater aims to revolutionize medical imaging and improve patient outcomes through its cutting-edge approach.

Ghost Autonomy

Series B in 2018
Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.

Zebra Medical Vision

Series C in 2018
Zebra Medical Vision Ltd. is a developer of an advanced imaging analytics platform that enhances the capabilities of healthcare institutions in diagnosing and managing diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Shefayim, Israel, the company provides clinicians with tools for identifying patients at risk of various conditions and facilitates improved preventative treatment pathways. Its platform features advanced learning and computer vision diagnostic algorithms, catering to both healthcare providers and machine-learning researchers. Zebra Medical Vision has established strategic collaborations with organizations such as USARAD Holdings and TELUS Ventures, and its products have received FDA clearance for use in hospitals worldwide, including locations in Australia, India, Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. The company is recognized for its role in the AI and machine learning landscape, having raised significant funding to support its innovative solutions in medical imaging.

Giant.AI

Seed Round in 2018
Giant.AI, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. The company focuses on creating intelligent and cost-effective robotic workers that are designed to collaborate with human workers in low-skill manual labor sectors. By leveraging advancements in computer vision and deep learning, Giant.AI aims to enhance productivity and efficiency across various industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. The company's innovations are intended to fundamentally improve the human condition by enabling organizations to optimize their workforce and streamline operations.

Paravision

Series B in 2017
Paravision is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing advanced face recognition software, primarily for security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Ever AI until its rebranding in 2019, Paravision leverages deep learning to create industry-leading Vision AI solutions. The company's technology enhances security and user experience by offering capabilities such as age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, facilitating personalized customer interactions and improved security measures. Paravision's commitment to innovation is evident in its high rankings in various NIST evaluations, where it has demonstrated exceptional performance in face recognition accuracy, security, and convenience across diverse identity-centric applications worldwide. With a focus on modular and scalable solutions, Paravision aims to set new standards in face recognition technology.

Vicarious

Series C in 2017
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

MDalgorithms

Seed Round in 2017
MDalgorithms Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, specializing in dermatology applications. The company leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to create mobile tools that assist individuals with skincare and haircare needs, particularly for conditions such as acne and hair loss. Its applications allow users to analyze their skin and scalp through selfies, generating personalized treatment plans and customized product kits delivered directly to their homes. Additionally, MDalgorithms offers chat support with medical professionals, aiming to disrupt traditional healthcare models by placing the patient at the center of their treatment journey.

Cape Analytics

Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.

Zebra Medical Vision

Series B in 2016
Zebra Medical Vision Ltd. is a developer of an advanced imaging analytics platform that enhances the capabilities of healthcare institutions in diagnosing and managing diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Shefayim, Israel, the company provides clinicians with tools for identifying patients at risk of various conditions and facilitates improved preventative treatment pathways. Its platform features advanced learning and computer vision diagnostic algorithms, catering to both healthcare providers and machine-learning researchers. Zebra Medical Vision has established strategic collaborations with organizations such as USARAD Holdings and TELUS Ventures, and its products have received FDA clearance for use in hospitals worldwide, including locations in Australia, India, Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. The company is recognized for its role in the AI and machine learning landscape, having raised significant funding to support its innovative solutions in medical imaging.

Paravision

Series A in 2016
Paravision is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing advanced face recognition software, primarily for security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Ever AI until its rebranding in 2019, Paravision leverages deep learning to create industry-leading Vision AI solutions. The company's technology enhances security and user experience by offering capabilities such as age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, facilitating personalized customer interactions and improved security measures. Paravision's commitment to innovation is evident in its high rankings in various NIST evaluations, where it has demonstrated exceptional performance in face recognition accuracy, security, and convenience across diverse identity-centric applications worldwide. With a focus on modular and scalable solutions, Paravision aims to set new standards in face recognition technology.

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.

iMerit

Series A in 2015
iMerit is a prominent AI data solutions provider focused on delivering high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company specializes in data labeling technologies and services across various industries, including agricultural AI, autonomous vehicles, commerce, geospatial, government, financial services, and medical AI. Headquartered in San Jose, California, iMerit operates large teams dedicated to computer vision and natural language processing in India, the United States, Bhutan, and Europe. Founded by Radha Basu, iMerit employs over 5,000 full-time staff, with more than half being women, reflecting its commitment to diversity. The company serves numerous Fortune 500 clients, helping them achieve optimal results from their algorithms through enriched and accurately labeled data.

Zebra Medical Vision

Seed Round in 2015
Zebra Medical Vision Ltd. is a developer of an advanced imaging analytics platform that enhances the capabilities of healthcare institutions in diagnosing and managing diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in Shefayim, Israel, the company provides clinicians with tools for identifying patients at risk of various conditions and facilitates improved preventative treatment pathways. Its platform features advanced learning and computer vision diagnostic algorithms, catering to both healthcare providers and machine-learning researchers. Zebra Medical Vision has established strategic collaborations with organizations such as USARAD Holdings and TELUS Ventures, and its products have received FDA clearance for use in hospitals worldwide, including locations in Australia, India, Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. The company is recognized for its role in the AI and machine learning landscape, having raised significant funding to support its innovative solutions in medical imaging.

Vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

Vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.

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.

Berkshire Grey

Series A in 2013
Berkshire Grey, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company focuses on automating tasks traditionally performed by humans in commercial settings, enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, supply chain, and logistics operations. Its offerings include a range of robotic solutions, such as autonomous picking and sorting systems, mobile robotic units, and dynamic parcel sortation technologies. Additionally, Berkshire Grey provides electromechanical solutions that incorporate vision systems and advanced scanning technologies. By leveraging AI, computer vision, and machine learning, the company's systems enable clients to achieve higher accuracy and throughput speeds while managing diverse product assortments. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, positioning Berkshire Grey as a significant player in the automation landscape.

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.
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