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

Past deals in Nutrition

HealthifyMe

Series D in 2024
HealthifyMe is a mobile and web-based health and fitness platform that helps users achieve fitness and weight management goals by tracking calories, nutrition, and physical activity. The app allows users to monitor weight, set healthy targets, and share data with nutritionists and fitness professionals for expert guidance. It features an AI-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to analyze food intake and activity, delivering personalized recommendations and progress insights. Founded in 2012 by doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers, HealthifyMe is based in Bangalore, India. In addition to consumer tools, the platform supports corporate wellness by offering online fitness consultations and tailored health programs for organizations.

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.

HealthifyMe

Series D in 2023
HealthifyMe is a mobile and web-based health and fitness platform that helps users achieve fitness and weight management goals by tracking calories, nutrition, and physical activity. The app allows users to monitor weight, set healthy targets, and share data with nutritionists and fitness professionals for expert guidance. It features an AI-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to analyze food intake and activity, delivering personalized recommendations and progress insights. Founded in 2012 by doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers, HealthifyMe is based in Bangalore, India. In addition to consumer tools, the platform supports corporate wellness by offering online fitness consultations and tailored health programs for organizations.

Equii

Seed Round in 2022
Equii is a food technology company that discovers nutritious microbial proteins from various sources. These are used to ferment grains, resulting in high-protein grain flours.

Faeth Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

Oobli

Series B in 2022
Oobli develops healthy, low-calorie protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These rare compounds offer great taste without affecting blood sugar levels or gut microbiome. The company has secured regulatory approvals such as FDA 'no questions' letters and GRAS status for multiple proteins.

Leaft Foods

Series A in 2022
Leaft Foods focuses on reducing the environmental impact of food production by harnessing Rubisco, a plentiful plant-based protein found in green leaves. The company extracts this protein through a sustainable 'paddock to production' process, creating ingredients for sustainable and nutritious food products.

Faeth Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

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.

HealthifyMe

Series C in 2021
HealthifyMe is a mobile and web-based health and fitness platform that helps users achieve fitness and weight management goals by tracking calories, nutrition, and physical activity. The app allows users to monitor weight, set healthy targets, and share data with nutritionists and fitness professionals for expert guidance. It features an AI-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to analyze food intake and activity, delivering personalized recommendations and progress insights. Founded in 2012 by doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers, HealthifyMe is based in Bangalore, India. In addition to consumer tools, the platform supports corporate wellness by offering online fitness consultations and tailored health programs for organizations.

LUB Foods

Venture Round in 2021
Luthman Backlund Foods AB was started in 2013 by Carl Backlund and Niclas Luthman. Since then they have built a team of dedicated and hard-working people around us that all share the same vision - creating snacks and confectionery that is actually good for you and the people you love. THeir ambition is to create a global brand and a wide range of products that adds to the quality of life and well-being of all the snacks and candy-loving people of the world.

LUB Foods

Venture Round in 2021
Luthman Backlund Foods AB was started in 2013 by Carl Backlund and Niclas Luthman. Since then they have built a team of dedicated and hard-working people around us that all share the same vision - creating snacks and confectionery that is actually good for you and the people you love. THeir ambition is to create a global brand and a wide range of products that adds to the quality of life and well-being of all the snacks and candy-loving people of the world.

Invoy

Series A in 2020
Invoy is a company focused on enhancing health and weight loss outcomes through the integration of science, data, and artificial intelligence. It develops a monitoring medical device that offers personalized nutrition and wellness services by generating real-time data on an individual's metabolism. This device not only provides tailored, predictive nutrition recommendations but also features affordable breath analyzers for medical applications. By addressing the unique body chemistry of each individual, Invoy aims to empower users to achieve their specific health and wellness objectives.

Oobli

Series A in 2020
Oobli develops healthy, low-calorie protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These rare compounds offer great taste without affecting blood sugar levels or gut microbiome. The company has secured regulatory approvals such as FDA 'no questions' letters and GRAS status for multiple proteins.

Yes Health

Series A in 2020
Yes Health designs a mobile application offering personalized nutrition, fitness, and diabetes-prevention advice. Its team of physicians, health coaches, and engineers creates engaging programs for users to adopt healthier lifestyles, prevent diabetes onset, and manage symptoms effectively.

Gobble

Series B in 2017
Gobble Inc. is an online marketplace based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in delivering gourmet meal kits designed for quick preparation. Founded in 2010, the company provides chef-curated meals that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, combining the convenience of takeout with the quality and freshness of home-cooked food. Gobble emphasizes the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, enabling customers to create nutritious and flavorful dishes easily. Its offerings cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including global cuisines, low-calorie options, vegetarian recipes, and kid-friendly meals. In addition to dinner, Gobble also provides meal options for breakfast, lunch, sides, and desserts. The company has expanded its operations across 47 states and maintains offices in California, Pennsylvania, and Toronto, with a mission to help families spend less time in the kitchen and more time together at the table.

AVA

Seed Round in 2016
AVA, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that offers a messaging-based platform designed to enhance people's relationship with food and nutritional health. The platform enables users to track their food choices, calculate meal calories, and receive personalized meal recommendations. Through dedicated nutritional coaching and user-friendly technology, AVA aims to make it easier for individuals to monitor their dietary habits and adopt healthier eating practices. As of November 2019, AVA operates as a subsidiary of Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Pique

Seed Round in 2015
Pique is a wellness and supplement company that focuses on providing scientific and plant-based solutions to enhance health, wellness, and beauty. The company specializes in producing loose-leaf-grade instant tea products, including tea crystals that are both nutritional and organic. These products are designed for instant consumption, allowing users to easily prepare organic tea by dissolving the crystals in hot or cold water. Pique's offerings are rooted in the principles of preventative health systems from Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions, combined with advanced ingredient extraction and delivery technologies. Committed to using the highest quality ingredients, Pique aims to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and nutrients necessary to optimize their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

PHL

Seed Round in 2014
ALOHA is an employee-owned company founded in 2013 by three Hawaiian business partners, specializing in the production and retail of plant-based protein products. Based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of items, including protein drinks, protein bars, and protein powders, all made from USDA Organic and non-GMO ingredients. ALOHA products are designed to be healthy, delicious, and free from common allergens such as soy and dairy, as well as sugar alcohols and stevia. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its practices are beneficial for both the environment and the communities it serves. ALOHA's products are available at various grocery and natural food retailers, as well as online through platforms like Amazon and its own direct-to-consumer website.

Nu-Tek Salt

Private Equity Round in 2012
Nu-Tek Salt introduces reduced sodium and salt replacement products that incorporate a novel, patented technology and better tasting potassium chloride (NPC) to help lower the sodium content in your food applications.
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