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 Smart Home

Upliance.ai

Seed Round in 2024
Upliance.ai is a startup focused on revolutionizing home cooking through AI-powered appliances. The company's flagship product, the Upliance AI Cooking Assistant, offers a variety of recipes and integrates multiple functions such as chopping, stirring, sautéing, whisking, blending, boiling, steaming, cooking, kneading, and self-cleaning. Additionally, it includes an integrated smart weighing scale to enhance the cooking experience by reducing stress and hassle for users.

Homebound

Series C in 2022
Homebound is a tech-enabled custom homebuilder that manages the entire construction process for homeowners, from insurance negotiations and architecture to permitting, construction and move-in. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires and based in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on rebuilding homes after disasters and uses technology and a network of vetted building professionals to simplify the process and support homeowners at every step.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that provides renters with flexible, communal living by signing long-term leases with homeowners and listing multi-bedroom, furnished homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across major U.S. cities. It offers private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, with furnishings, wifi, utilities, and housekeeping, plus monthly community events. The platform also handles digital applications and leasing, resident screening, online rent payments, maintenance requests, and roommate matching to streamline urban rentals for renters and to reduce administrative work for property owners.

Veev

Series B in 2020
Veev Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a building technology company that transforms the home construction and living experience. By utilizing its innovative home operating system, Veev provides clients with room-specific control over lighting, shading, and climate while enhancing security against intrusions and cyber threats. The company's construction approach incorporates modular systems featuring light gauge steel for framing, high-performance acrylic for surfaces, and advanced climate control technologies. Veev focuses on high-performance multifamily housing and accessory dwelling units, boasting a development pipeline of over 230 units, equating to 620,000 gross building square feet. Through comprehensive services that encompass design, permitting, modular construction, and a digital infrastructure, Veev empowers homeowners with enhanced control over their living environments.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that provides renters with flexible, communal living by signing long-term leases with homeowners and listing multi-bedroom, furnished homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across major U.S. cities. It offers private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, with furnishings, wifi, utilities, and housekeeping, plus monthly community events. The platform also handles digital applications and leasing, resident screening, online rent payments, maintenance requests, and roommate matching to streamline urban rentals for renters and to reduce administrative work for property owners.

Homebound

Series B in 2019
Homebound is a tech-enabled custom homebuilder that manages the entire construction process for homeowners, from insurance negotiations and architecture to permitting, construction and move-in. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires and based in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on rebuilding homes after disasters and uses technology and a network of vetted building professionals to simplify the process and support homeowners at every step.

Homebound

Series A in 2018
Homebound is a tech-enabled custom homebuilder that manages the entire construction process for homeowners, from insurance negotiations and architecture to permitting, construction and move-in. Born out of the 2017 Northern California wildfires and based in Santa Rosa, California, the company focuses on rebuilding homes after disasters and uses technology and a network of vetted building professionals to simplify the process and support homeowners at every step.

Canary

Funding Round in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Smartfrog

Venture Round in 2018
Smartfrog is a consumer IoT company focused on affordable DIY home security and related SaaS-enabled services. It launched the first 100% consumer IoT SaaS product in 2015, offering a DIY home security subscription starting at $7 per month with a free device. The company operates a full-stack, data-driven platform that supports multiple product areas and services across the life cycle, including Smart Home Security, Smart Locks and Access, Last-Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby and Child Care, Pet Care, and Elder and Healthcare. It serves users in numerous countries and has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions, such as Canary Connect. With a broad patent portfolio, Smartfrog pursues a mission to make modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe for everyone by providing accessible devices and services that connect everyday objects and people.

Canary

Series A in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Vert

Series A in 2018
Modernizing the home design process by developing modular, panelized homes intended to reduce construction time while introducing innovative construction methods and materials.

Bungalow

Series A in 2018
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that provides renters with flexible, communal living by signing long-term leases with homeowners and listing multi-bedroom, furnished homes in desirable urban neighborhoods across major U.S. cities. It offers private bedrooms with handpicked housemates, with furnishings, wifi, utilities, and housekeeping, plus monthly community events. The platform also handles digital applications and leasing, resident screening, online rent payments, maintenance requests, and roommate matching to streamline urban rentals for renters and to reduce administrative work for property owners.

Veev

Venture Round in 2018
Veev Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a building technology company that transforms the home construction and living experience. By utilizing its innovative home operating system, Veev provides clients with room-specific control over lighting, shading, and climate while enhancing security against intrusions and cyber threats. The company's construction approach incorporates modular systems featuring light gauge steel for framing, high-performance acrylic for surfaces, and advanced climate control technologies. Veev focuses on high-performance multifamily housing and accessory dwelling units, boasting a development pipeline of over 230 units, equating to 620,000 gross building square feet. Through comprehensive services that encompass design, permitting, modular construction, and a digital infrastructure, Veev empowers homeowners with enhanced control over their living environments.

Canary

Venture Round in 2017
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Plum

Series A in 2017
Plum is a company that has developed an innovative appliance designed to enhance the wine-drinking experience. This appliance automatically identifies wine bottles using an integrated camera and artificial intelligence, chilling each bottle to the optimal serving temperature specific to its varietal. Additionally, it preserves the wine for several days using a motorized system that employs argon gas, ensuring that customers can enjoy their wine at its best whenever they choose. Founded by David Koretz and supported by prominent investors, Plum aims to transform how consumers enjoy wine, from storage to serving, emphasizing convenience and quality.

Canary

Series C in 2016
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Plum

Seed Round in 2015
Plum is a company that has developed an innovative appliance designed to enhance the wine-drinking experience. This appliance automatically identifies wine bottles using an integrated camera and artificial intelligence, chilling each bottle to the optimal serving temperature specific to its varietal. Additionally, it preserves the wine for several days using a motorized system that employs argon gas, ensuring that customers can enjoy their wine at its best whenever they choose. Founded by David Koretz and supported by prominent investors, Plum aims to transform how consumers enjoy wine, from storage to serving, emphasizing convenience and quality.

Canary

Series B in 2015
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Canary

Series A in 2014
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.
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