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

Principal

Peter Buckland

General Partner and COO

Brian Byun

Venture Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Bryan Gartner

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Vinod Khosla

Managing Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Evan Moore

Partner

Alexander Morgan

Partner

Nicholas Moryl

Associate

Keith Rabois

Managing Director

Arash Rebek

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner and Investor

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Jai Sajnani

Partner and Investor

Leah Scanlan

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner

David Weiden

Managing Director

Reze Wong

Partner

Adam Coates

Operating Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Past deals in Robotics

Overture Life

Venture Round in 2025
Overture Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing robotic technology and medical devices aimed at automating the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. Overture Life's innovations include novel embryo testing methodologies and automated cryopreservation services, which help fertility clinics identify viable embryos prior to implantation. By streamlining the IVF process, Overture Life aims to make artificial insemination more accessible, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and improve success rates for practitioners and patients alike.

Nomagic

Series B in 2025
Nomagic, Inc. is a company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce warehouses. By providing smart pick-and-place robotic systems, Nomagic enhances efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in the logistics process. Their technology automates repetitive tasks, reduces fulfillment costs, and addresses labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate seamlessly around the clock. The company's robots have already been implemented on packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French e-commerce platform. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Nomagic's systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, improving the agility of warehouse operations and ensuring reliable delivery of goods.

Physical Intelligence

Series A in 2024
Physical Intelligence is a technology company specializing in integrating artificial intelligence with robotics and physical devices. It develops foundational models and learning algorithms to enable robots and other physical devices to perform a wide range of tasks across various industries.

Planted Solar

Series A in 2024
Planted Solar is a developer focused on transforming the solar power landscape through an innovative platform that enhances the design and installation of solar power plants. By leveraging development software and construction robots, the company creates high-density, all-terrain power plants on land that was previously deemed unsuitable for solar energy production. This approach allows Planted Solar to generate twice the energy per acre and complete projects three times faster than traditional methods. The company aims to empower businesses and corporations to manage their energy consumption more efficiently, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. Backed by prominent investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Khosla Ventures, Planted Solar is dedicated to accelerating the deployment of solar energy solutions globally.

Collaborative Robotics

Series B in 2024
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

Physical Intelligence

Seed Round in 2024
Physical Intelligence is a technology company specializing in integrating artificial intelligence with robotics and physical devices. It develops foundational models and learning algorithms to enable robots and other physical devices to perform a wide range of tasks across various industries.

Vivodyne

Seed Round in 2023
Vivodyne specializes in developing an automated robotic platform that aims to advance drug discovery and cellular therapies. The company's innovative microfluidic bioengineering technology facilitates the culture of highly realistic human tissue models, allowing researchers to explore complex biological processes. By employing single-cell 4D phenomics and integrating advanced imaging techniques, Vivodyne's system enables the formulation of tailored mixtures of compounds and cell therapies. This comprehensive approach not only accelerates the development of potential cures for various human diseases but also enhances the understanding of human health at a cellular level.

Zordi

Venture Round in 2023
Zordi operates an innovative agricultural technology platform that features an autonomous modular greenhouse system, utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural operations through automation, enabling precise pest management, efficient harvesting, and effective packing processes. By integrating these technologies, Zordi aims to improve the reliability and effectiveness of consumer solutions in the agriculture sector. The platform is designed to support distributed greenhouse farms located near urban centers, facilitating the delivery of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables to consumers while providing a significant return on investment for operators.

Vayu Robotics

Seed Round in 2023
Vayu Robotics is an AI robotics company that focuses on developing and commercializing advanced robotics technology for autonomous systems. The company creates a scalable mobile robotics platform that leverages bio-inspired sensing and machine learning to deliver low-cost, environmentally sustainable, and highly adaptable autonomous solutions. By integrating purposeful robotic design, Vayu Robotics aims to enhance the capabilities of automotive sensing and autonomous vehicles, providing users with innovative tools for a variety of applications in the robotics industry.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2023
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

Reflex Robotics

Seed Round in 2023
Reflex Robotics specializes in developing affordable humanoid robots, priced at around $10,000, to automate hazardous and repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing sectors. Their robots are designed and manufactured in-house by a team that previously led the development of the Stretch robot at Boston Dynamics and key components of Tesla's Model S, X, and Y production lines. The company's robotic technology is currently employed in beverage packing, warehouse palletizing, and shelf tote picking, aiming to streamline daily operations for various industries.

Collaborative Robotics

Series A in 2023
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

Kind Humanoid

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kind Humanoid is a robotic company focused on optimizing operations through the use of intelligent humanoid robots. These robots leverage advanced large language models to assist individuals with high-level reasoning tasks, enabling clients to automate and streamline various operations. By providing additional labor through its innovative technology, Kind Humanoid aims to contribute to a more efficient and productive future.

Fulfil Solutions

Series B in 2023
Fulfil Solutions specializes in developing custom robotic automation technology aimed at enhancing the online grocery supply chain. The company focuses on creating fully automated fulfillment systems that address various challenges through a combination of mechanical design, software, robotics, computer vision, and deep learning. By enabling efficient picking and packing across all product categories and temperature zones, Fulfil Solutions helps businesses achieve customer-centric and sustainable operations while minimizing labor requirements and space utilization. The company's mission is to reduce waste, environmental impact, and emissions, ultimately making online grocery services more profitable and scalable.

Bionaut Labs

Series B in 2022
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.

Ori

Venture Round in 2022
Ori is a smart space company that specializes in creating multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions to maximize living areas. By collaborating with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects, Ori aims to optimize the use of space in urban environments, making them more flexible, intelligent, sustainable, and affordable. The company focuses on transforming traditional living spaces into expandable apartments and semi-furnished studios that allow residents to adapt their environments according to their needs. Through innovative robotics that integrate architecture and design, Ori unlocks the potential for programmable spaces, which not only enhances the living experience for residents but also enables real estate developers to achieve higher revenue per square foot while offering affordable rents.

Collaborative Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.

Nomagic

Series A in 2022
Nomagic, Inc. is a company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce warehouses. By providing smart pick-and-place robotic systems, Nomagic enhances efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in the logistics process. Their technology automates repetitive tasks, reduces fulfillment costs, and addresses labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate seamlessly around the clock. The company's robots have already been implemented on packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French e-commerce platform. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Nomagic's systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, improving the agility of warehouse operations and ensuring reliable delivery of goods.

Cellino

Series A in 2022
Cellino is focused on creating an automated biomanufacturing system for personalized cell therapies, with the aim of making these treatments widely accessible. The company leverages an AI-guided laser editing platform that employs image-guided machine learning and robotics to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) at scale. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate the development of potentially curative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease. By streamlining the process of cell therapy production, Cellino aims to enhance the availability of life-saving medicines for patients around the world.

OpenTrons

Series C in 2021
Opentrons is a company that specializes in the development of pipetting robot technology aimed at automating laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles, Opentrons provides a range of lab automation solutions, including robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware. Their technology leverages the Python programming language to streamline experimental processes, making them faster and reducing the likelihood of human error. This focus on automation allows scientific researchers to enhance efficiency and accuracy in their work, ultimately advancing their research capabilities.

Vicarious Surgical

Post in 2021
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

AREVO

Venture Round in 2021
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Berkshire Grey

Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

Overture Life

Series B in 2021
Overture Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing robotic technology and medical devices aimed at automating the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. Overture Life's innovations include novel embryo testing methodologies and automated cryopreservation services, which help fertility clinics identify viable embryos prior to implantation. By streamlining the IVF process, Overture Life aims to make artificial insemination more accessible, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and improve success rates for practitioners and patients alike.

Bionaut Labs

Series A in 2021
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

Cellino

Seed Round in 2021
Cellino is focused on creating an automated biomanufacturing system for personalized cell therapies, with the aim of making these treatments widely accessible. The company leverages an AI-guided laser editing platform that employs image-guided machine learning and robotics to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) at scale. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate the development of potentially curative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease. By streamlining the process of cell therapy production, Cellino aims to enhance the availability of life-saving medicines for patients around the world.

Akasha Imaging

Series A in 2020
Akasha Imaging is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in deep imaging solutions that leverage computational imaging and deep learning. Founded in 2019, the company develops a robotic imaging platform designed to enhance various industrial applications, including picking, welding, assembly, and inspection. By utilizing artificial intelligence and polarized light, Akasha Imaging's technology enables improved computer vision capabilities, making it applicable in the manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics sectors. The company's focus on high-resolution 3D imaging aims to advance robotic vision and enhance operational efficiency across multiple industries.

AREVO

Series B in 2020
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2020
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Nomagic

Seed Round in 2020
Nomagic, Inc. is a company based in Warsaw, Poland, specializing in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment in e-commerce warehouses. By providing smart pick-and-place robotic systems, Nomagic enhances efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in the logistics process. Their technology automates repetitive tasks, reduces fulfillment costs, and addresses labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate seamlessly around the clock. The company's robots have already been implemented on packing lines at Cdiscount, a leading French e-commerce platform. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Nomagic's systems continuously learn and adapt to changing conditions, improving the agility of warehouse operations and ensuring reliable delivery of goods.

Berkshire Grey

Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Ghost Autonomy

Series C in 2019
Ghost Autonomy is focused on making self-driving technology accessible to the consumer car market. The company develops a software-defined autonomous driving platform that leverages advancements in artificial intelligence to ensure highway autonomy is both safe and scalable. Its platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses a perception system, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive offering allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles efficiently, minimizing the need for extensive hardware modifications. Through its innovative approach, Ghost aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology in everyday vehicles.

Ori

Series B in 2019
Ori is a smart space company that specializes in creating multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions to maximize living areas. By collaborating with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects, Ori aims to optimize the use of space in urban environments, making them more flexible, intelligent, sustainable, and affordable. The company focuses on transforming traditional living spaces into expandable apartments and semi-furnished studios that allow residents to adapt their environments according to their needs. Through innovative robotics that integrate architecture and design, Ori unlocks the potential for programmable spaces, which not only enhances the living experience for residents but also enables real estate developers to achieve higher revenue per square foot while offering affordable rents.

Mighty Buildings

Series A in 2019
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

Overture Life

Venture Round in 2019
Overture Life, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing robotic technology and medical devices aimed at automating the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. Overture Life's innovations include novel embryo testing methodologies and automated cryopreservation services, which help fertility clinics identify viable embryos prior to implantation. By streamlining the IVF process, Overture Life aims to make artificial insemination more accessible, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and improve success rates for practitioners and patients alike.

Bionaut Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.

Cellino

Venture Round in 2019
Cellino is focused on creating an automated biomanufacturing system for personalized cell therapies, with the aim of making these treatments widely accessible. The company leverages an AI-guided laser editing platform that employs image-guided machine learning and robotics to generate autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) at scale. This innovative approach is designed to facilitate the development of potentially curative therapies for chronic degenerative diseases, such as vision loss and Parkinson's disease. By streamlining the process of cell therapy production, Cellino aims to enhance the availability of life-saving medicines for patients around the world.

Vicarious Surgical

Series B in 2019
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Compound Eye

Series A in 2018
Compound Eye Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the development of 3D vision software tools designed for autonomous machines. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on creating advanced vision systems that enhance the capabilities of various autonomous technologies.

Spyce

Series A in 2018
Spyce is a restaurant based in Somerville, MA, founded in 2015, that aims to transform the dining experience through automation and innovative cuisine. The company has developed a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology allows Spyce to offer a menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, providing consumers with affordable and healthy fast food options without sacrificing quality. By combining culinary creativity with advanced automation, Spyce is reimagining the fast-food industry and setting new standards for efficiency and taste.

Digital Alloys

Series B in 2018
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3-D printers. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company focuses on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems capable of producing production-quality parts from various metals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. Its patented technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process for melting wire into useful shapes. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to mix multiple metals within a single part, enhancing design possibilities and optimizing the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of the products created. Digital Alloys aims to make metal 3D printing more accessible for a wider range of applications.

Ghost Autonomy

Series B in 2018
Ghost Autonomy is focused on making self-driving technology accessible to the consumer car market. The company develops a software-defined autonomous driving platform that leverages advancements in artificial intelligence to ensure highway autonomy is both safe and scalable. Its platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses a perception system, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive offering allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles efficiently, minimizing the need for extensive hardware modifications. Through its innovative approach, Ghost aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of autonomous driving technology in everyday vehicles.

Giant.AI

Seed Round in 2018
Giant.ai, Inc., established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on advancing technologies in computer vision, deep learning, and robotics. The company develops intelligent and cost-effective robotic workers designed to complement human labor in low-skill manual tasks across various industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. By integrating these robotic solutions, organizations can significantly enhance productivity and improve the overall human condition, facilitating a more efficient workforce in diverse sectors.

AREVO

Series B in 2018
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2018
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Mighty Buildings

Venture Round in 2018
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

OpenTrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company that specializes in the development of pipetting robot technology aimed at automating laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles, Opentrons provides a range of lab automation solutions, including robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware. Their technology leverages the Python programming language to streamline experimental processes, making them faster and reducing the likelihood of human error. This focus on automation allows scientific researchers to enhance efficiency and accuracy in their work, ultimately advancing their research capabilities.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2017
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a cloud-based patient care management platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Established in 2014, the company integrates artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to improve patient engagement and support. Its platform provides healthcare providers with real-time data on patient progress and challenges, facilitating effective communication through mobile apps, web interfaces, and an interactive robotic coach. By delivering tailored conversations to patients, Catalia Health aims to address ongoing healthcare issues, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to monitor adherence to treatment and improve overall patient outcomes.

Ori

Series A in 2017
Ori is a smart space company that specializes in creating multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions to maximize living areas. By collaborating with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects, Ori aims to optimize the use of space in urban environments, making them more flexible, intelligent, sustainable, and affordable. The company focuses on transforming traditional living spaces into expandable apartments and semi-furnished studios that allow residents to adapt their environments according to their needs. Through innovative robotics that integrate architecture and design, Ori unlocks the potential for programmable spaces, which not only enhances the living experience for residents but also enables real estate developers to achieve higher revenue per square foot while offering affordable rents.

Vicarious

Series C in 2017
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix. The company develops neuro and cognitive science-based technologies aimed at creating general intelligence for robots by mimicking the functions of the human brain. Its innovative algorithmic architecture seeks to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. Vicarious focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This technology enables robot manufacturers to produce robots with enhanced intelligence and improved task efficiency.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2017
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a cloud-based patient care management platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Established in 2014, the company integrates artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to improve patient engagement and support. Its platform provides healthcare providers with real-time data on patient progress and challenges, facilitating effective communication through mobile apps, web interfaces, and an interactive robotic coach. By delivering tailored conversations to patients, Catalia Health aims to address ongoing healthcare issues, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to monitor adherence to treatment and improve overall patient outcomes.

Digital Alloys

Series A in 2017
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3-D printers. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company focuses on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems capable of producing production-quality parts from various metals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. Its patented technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process for melting wire into useful shapes. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to mix multiple metals within a single part, enhancing design possibilities and optimizing the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of the products created. Digital Alloys aims to make metal 3D printing more accessible for a wider range of applications.

Cafe X Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, providing a range of coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. It is privately funded, receiving backing from several investors, including Khosla Ventures, Social Capital, Jason Calacanis, Felicis Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and The Thiel Foundation.

Vicarious Surgical

Venture Round in 2016
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Spyce

Seed Round in 2016
Spyce is a restaurant based in Somerville, MA, founded in 2015, that aims to transform the dining experience through automation and innovative cuisine. The company has developed a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology allows Spyce to offer a menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, providing consumers with affordable and healthy fast food options without sacrificing quality. By combining culinary creativity with advanced automation, Spyce is reimagining the fast-food industry and setting new standards for efficiency and taste.

AREVO

Series A in 2016
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Blue River Technology

Series B in 2015
Blue River Technology Inc. develops advanced computer vision and robotics technology tailored for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, the company focuses on intelligent machinery that addresses significant challenges in farming. Its innovative "see and spray" technology allows for the identification of weeds and the selective elimination of unwanted plants, thereby reducing chemical usage in food production. This automated solution is particularly beneficial for organic farming and areas with chemical-resistant weeds, enabling farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Blue River Technology operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company, enhancing its capabilities in the agricultural sector.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2015
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a cloud-based patient care management platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Established in 2014, the company integrates artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine to improve patient engagement and support. Its platform provides healthcare providers with real-time data on patient progress and challenges, facilitating effective communication through mobile apps, web interfaces, and an interactive robotic coach. By delivering tailored conversations to patients, Catalia Health aims to address ongoing healthcare issues, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to monitor adherence to treatment and improve overall patient outcomes.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology that combines digital signal processing with powertrain controls to enable variable displacement engines. This technology helps automotive manufacturers enhance fuel efficiency and meet stringent CO2 emissions standards. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, including customers in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, holding over 320 patents related to various technologies and focusing primarily on applications for passenger vehicles and commercial heavy-duty trucks. Tula's solutions are rooted in software rather than hardware, yielding significant results, as evidenced by one million vehicles utilizing its technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency solutions in areas such as robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix. The company develops neuro and cognitive science-based technologies aimed at creating general intelligence for robots by mimicking the functions of the human brain. Its innovative algorithmic architecture seeks to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. Vicarious focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This technology enables robot manufacturers to produce robots with enhanced intelligence and improved task efficiency.

Vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix. The company develops neuro and cognitive science-based technologies aimed at creating general intelligence for robots by mimicking the functions of the human brain. Its innovative algorithmic architecture seeks to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. Vicarious focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This technology enables robot manufacturers to produce robots with enhanced intelligence and improved task efficiency.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2014
Blue River Technology Inc. develops advanced computer vision and robotics technology tailored for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, the company focuses on intelligent machinery that addresses significant challenges in farming. Its innovative "see and spray" technology allows for the identification of weeds and the selective elimination of unwanted plants, thereby reducing chemical usage in food production. This automated solution is particularly beneficial for organic farming and areas with chemical-resistant weeds, enabling farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Blue River Technology operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company, enhancing its capabilities in the agricultural sector.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology that combines digital signal processing with powertrain controls to enable variable displacement engines. This technology helps automotive manufacturers enhance fuel efficiency and meet stringent CO2 emissions standards. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, including customers in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, holding over 320 patents related to various technologies and focusing primarily on applications for passenger vehicles and commercial heavy-duty trucks. Tula's solutions are rooted in software rather than hardware, yielding significant results, as evidenced by one million vehicles utilizing its technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency solutions in areas such as robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Berkshire Grey

Series A in 2013
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

SLD Laser

Series A in 2013
SLD Laser specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced visible laser light sources for various applications, including automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer products. The company utilizes innovative semi-polar GaN laser technology to enhance performance and reliability. Its laser light sources are ISO 9001 certified and comply with automotive standards, ensuring safety and quality across its products. With facilities in Santa Barbara and Fremont, California, SLD Laser's high luminance LaserLight sources are UL and IEC safety certified and find applications in diverse fields such as entertainment, projection and augmented/virtual reality displays, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial imaging and material processing.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology that combines digital signal processing with powertrain controls to enable variable displacement engines. This technology helps automotive manufacturers enhance fuel efficiency and meet stringent CO2 emissions standards. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, including customers in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, holding over 320 patents related to various technologies and focusing primarily on applications for passenger vehicles and commercial heavy-duty trucks. Tula's solutions are rooted in software rather than hardware, yielding significant results, as evidenced by one million vehicles utilizing its technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency solutions in areas such as robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2012
Blue River Technology Inc. develops advanced computer vision and robotics technology tailored for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, the company focuses on intelligent machinery that addresses significant challenges in farming. Its innovative "see and spray" technology allows for the identification of weeds and the selective elimination of unwanted plants, thereby reducing chemical usage in food production. This automated solution is particularly beneficial for organic farming and areas with chemical-resistant weeds, enabling farmers to adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Blue River Technology operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company, enhancing its capabilities in the agricultural sector.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology that combines digital signal processing with powertrain controls to enable variable displacement engines. This technology helps automotive manufacturers enhance fuel efficiency and meet stringent CO2 emissions standards. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, including customers in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, holding over 320 patents related to various technologies and focusing primarily on applications for passenger vehicles and commercial heavy-duty trucks. Tula's solutions are rooted in software rather than hardware, yielding significant results, as evidenced by one million vehicles utilizing its technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency solutions in areas such as robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.

Zordi

Zordi operates an innovative agricultural technology platform that features an autonomous modular greenhouse system, utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural operations through automation, enabling precise pest management, efficient harvesting, and effective packing processes. By integrating these technologies, Zordi aims to improve the reliability and effectiveness of consumer solutions in the agriculture sector. The platform is designed to support distributed greenhouse farms located near urban centers, facilitating the delivery of fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables to consumers while providing a significant return on investment for operators.

Vivodyne

Vivodyne specializes in developing an automated robotic platform that aims to advance drug discovery and cellular therapies. The company's innovative microfluidic bioengineering technology facilitates the culture of highly realistic human tissue models, allowing researchers to explore complex biological processes. By employing single-cell 4D phenomics and integrating advanced imaging techniques, Vivodyne's system enables the formulation of tailored mixtures of compounds and cell therapies. This comprehensive approach not only accelerates the development of potential cures for various human diseases but also enhances the understanding of human health at a cellular level.
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