Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems. Based in Menlo Park, California, the firm manages over $5 billion and primarily invests in early-stage technology companies throughout the United States. Khosla Ventures provides capital, strategic advice, and venture assistance to entrepreneurs focused on breakthrough innovations across various sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, health, education, agriculture, and sustainable energy. The firm has a particular interest in high-risk, high-reward opportunities, often acting as a sole investor in "science or innovation experiments." Investment sizes typically range from $100,000 to over $20 million, allowing Khosla Ventures to support both traditional ventures and unconventional projects.

Bruce Armstrong

Operating Partner

Irene Au

Angel

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland

Partner, Managing Director and COO

Benny Buller

Investment Professional

Brian Byun

Operating Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Emmanuel T. Hernandez

Operating Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Keith Janosky

Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Paul Kirincich

Operating Partner

Alexander A. Morgan

Partner

Alexander Morgan Ph.D

Partner

Hesam Motlagh

Chief of Staff

Keith Rabois

Managing Director

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner & Investor

Sven Strohband Ph.D

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner

Adina Tecklu

Partner

Sandhya Venkatachalam

Partner

David Weiden

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Ece Wyrick

Principal

Past deals in Robotics

Nomagic

Series A in 2022
Nomagic, Inc. is a Warsaw-based company that specializes in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in e-commerce environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Nomagic's robots help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate continuously. The technology is powered by artificial intelligence, enabling the systems to learn and adapt in real-time, thus improving decision-making and operational agility. Nomagic's robots have been successfully deployed in packing lines at Cdiscount, the leading e-commerce platform in France.

Daedalus

Seed Round in 2021
Daedalus develops reconfigurable production capacity that can be retooled instantly. Its robotics and AI technologies enable agile manufacturing for any process, volume, and part complexity.

Opentrons

Series C in 2021
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Waabi

Series A in 2021
Waabi operates as a self-driving technology start-up. Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before.

Synchron

Series B in 2021
Synchron Inc., based in San Mateo, California, is a developer of advanced medical devices that facilitate brain-computer interfaces. The company specializes in an implantable stentrode, a minimally invasive device that is delivered to the brain via catheter. This device is equipped with electrode arrays that record neuron signals and interpret brain activity, allowing individuals with motor impairments to regain control over digital devices, prosthetics, and other assistive technologies through thought alone. By bridging the gap between neural signals and device operation, Synchron aims to enhance the quality of life for patients with mobility challenges.

Overture Life

Series B in 2021
Overture Life, Inc. develops robots for in vitro fertilization applications. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Docbot

Series A in 2021
DocBot, Inc. is a technology company based in Irvine, California, that develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices. The company's offerings include a clinical decision support system and cloud analytics, which aggregate patient information to assist physicians and specialists in delivering improved care. Additionally, DocBot has created an image analysis platform specifically designed to aid in the detection of colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal diseases. This platform integrates various data sources, including imaging systems and pathology requisitions, enabling healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes while reducing cancer risk. Through its commitment to intuitive software design, DocBot aims to empower physicians in their clinical decision-making processes.

Nomagic

Seed Round in 2020
Nomagic, Inc. is a Warsaw-based company that specializes in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in e-commerce environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Nomagic's robots help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate continuously. The technology is powered by artificial intelligence, enabling the systems to learn and adapt in real-time, thus improving decision-making and operational agility. Nomagic's robots have been successfully deployed in packing lines at Cdiscount, the leading e-commerce platform in France.

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.

Overture Life

Venture Round in 2019
Overture Life, Inc. develops robots for in vitro fertilization applications. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Docbot

Seed Round in 2019
DocBot, Inc. is a technology company based in Irvine, California, that develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices. The company's offerings include a clinical decision support system and cloud analytics, which aggregate patient information to assist physicians and specialists in delivering improved care. Additionally, DocBot has created an image analysis platform specifically designed to aid in the detection of colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal diseases. This platform integrates various data sources, including imaging systems and pathology requisitions, enabling healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes while reducing cancer risk. Through its commitment to intuitive software design, DocBot aims to empower physicians in their clinical decision-making processes.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

vicarious

Series C in 2017
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.

Creator

Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc., a start-up robotic company, designs and develops hamburger-making robots for burger restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, and vending applications in the United States. Its robots grill a beef patty; layer it with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions; put it in a bun; and wrap it up to go. Creator Inc. was formerly known as Momentum Machines Co. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Cafe X Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Cafe X Technologies operates a robotic café in San Francisco, specializing in high-quality coffee beverages such as espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation, providing consumers with a seamless and convenient coffee experience. Their robotic café serves coffee quickly and efficiently, adhering to the standards set by traditional roasters. Cafe X Technologies is privately funded, with backing from various investors, including Khosla Ventures, Social Capital, and The Thiel Foundation.

PatternEx

Series A in 2016
When your goal is to bring Artificial Intelligence to InfoSec, you better have the skills to back it up. Knowing the scope of the problem we were attacking, we set about identifying and recruiting the top minds in four key areas: Artificial Intelligence, distributed systems, operational security, and go-to-market. This team and the advances in information technology that they have produced-- Active Contextual Modeling--are changing the world of information security. For the better.

vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.

vicarious

Series B in 2014
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.

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.