Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla. It provides capital and strategic guidance to startups across stages, focusing on technology-driven companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, enterprise software and services, fintech, digital health, medical technology and diagnostics, therapeutics, consumer products, and frontier technologies. The firm backs bold ventures with the potential to disrupt markets and improve lives, supporting companies from early to growth stages and working closely with entrepreneurs to apply science, technology and innovative business models. While primarily investing in North American technology companies, Khosla Ventures pursues opportunities globally and emphasizes experimentation and impact alongside financial returns. The firm also maintains related impact initiatives that support entrepreneurs addressing socio-economic challenges in emerging markets.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Nessan Bermingham Ph.D

Operating Partner

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland JD

General Partner and COO

Brian Byun

Venture Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jon Chu

Partner

Adam Coates Ph.D

Operating Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding General Partner

Vinod Khosla

Managing Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Alex Morgan

Partner

Nabeel Quryshi

Associate

Arash Rebek JD

Partner

Jessy Rivest

Partner

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner

Adina Tecklu

Partner

Sandhya Venkatachalam

Partner

David Weiden

Managing Director

Gideon Yu

Partner

Past deals in Industrial Machinery

Zetwerk

Series F in 2024
Zetwerk is an end-to-end manufacturing supply chain solutions provider. It operates an online marketplace connecting large manufacturers with vendors and suppliers for customized products used in industrial machines and equipment. The company offers items such as crane parts, doors, machine chassis, ladders, and services in fabrication, machining, casting, and forging. Zetwerk facilitates collaboration tools for buyers and suppliers, execution tools for order fulfillment, and plans to host a third-party apps marketplace. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 2018.

Enzymit

Series A in 2024
Enzymit is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing global manufacturing through sustainable and efficient bio-production methods. It specializes in developing cell-free bio-production technology that aims to eliminate the inefficiencies and complexities associated with traditional bio-production. Enzymit employs artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms to design novel enzymes, which serve as molecular machines capable of transforming abundant feedstocks into valuable products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials. The company’s small, modular bio-reactors facilitate this process, promoting resource independence while minimizing environmental impact. By moving away from conventional whole-cell methods to utilizing nature's elemental building blocks, Enzymit enhances cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in bio-production, while also providing greater flexibility in product customization for various industries.

Nabla Bio

Series A in 2024
Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.

Vayu Robotics

Seed Round in 2023
Vayu Robotics develops and commercializes advanced robotics technology for automotive sensing, autonomous vehicles, and other applications. The company specializes in creating scalable mobile robotics platforms that incorporate bio-inspired sensing, machine learning, and purposeful robotic design.

Realta Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
Realta Fusion develops fusion energy technology for industrial heat and power production. It combines advancements in superconducting materials, plasma physics, and computing power in a simple linear fusion reactor design, utilizing abundant fuel sources to generate zero-carbon heat and power.

Nabla Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Nabla Bio is a biotechnology company that uses artificial intelligence and lab technologies to rationally design novel proteins for drug development. They aim to create medicines and improve nutrition by engineering proteins with enhanced qualities.

Katerra

Series C in 2017
Katerra is a technology company that optimizes building development, design, and construction. It manufactures prefabricated structural components, offers comprehensive services including design and assembly, specializing in commercial buildings, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and housing solutions. The company operates globally with offices, factories, and building projects across the United States and internationally.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.

Realta Fusion

Realta Fusion develops fusion energy technology for industrial heat and power production. It combines advancements in superconducting materials, plasma physics, and computing power in a simple linear fusion reactor design, utilizing abundant fuel sources to generate zero-carbon heat and power.
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