Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm manages over $5 billion and focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, education, healthcare, financial services, agriculture, sustainable energy, and robotics. Khosla Ventures provides not only capital but also strategic guidance to entrepreneurs, particularly in early-stage ventures, where it often supports innovative and unconventional projects. The firm seeks to back companies that are driven by breakthrough technologies, with investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to over $20 million. Khosla Ventures maintains a collaborative approach, frequently co-investing with other firms, including Kleiner Perkins, with which it has historical ties.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Principal

Peter Buckland

COO, Partner, and Managing Director

Brian Byun

Operating Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jonathan Chu

Partner and Investor

Jon Chu

Partner

Ece Erdagoz

Principal

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Alexander Morgan

Partner

Nicholas Moryl

Associate

Arash Rebek

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner and Investor

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Robbie Schwietzer

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner and Investor

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner and Investor

Adina Tecklu

Partner and Investor

Sandhya Venkatachalam

Partner

David Weiden

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Reze Wong

Partner

Ece Wyrick

Principal and Investor

Adam Coates Ph.D

Operating Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Past deals in Facial Recognition

Mimica

Series A in 2021
Mimica Automation Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing machine learning software designed to automate repetitive tasks. Founded in 2018, the company's key product is an automated process mapping solution that observes users over a few weeks to understand their workflows. By tracking clicks and keystrokes, the software derives the intent behind these actions and generates an automation process accordingly. The technology cleans, analyzes, and consolidates the recorded data into a comprehensive process map, streamlining task execution. This innovative approach to automation is supported by Entrepreneur First, a prominent accelerator and seed fund in Europe.

Checkr

Series E in 2021
Checkr, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in background check services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr offers a range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification, all delivered through an advanced platform that can provide faster turnaround times compared to traditional background check providers. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the hiring process, ensuring compliance and improving the applicant experience. Checkr serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, by providing tools that help organizations navigate the complexities of workforce dynamics while promoting transparency and fairness in hiring. Additionally, Checkr offers security solutions, continuous monitoring, and a unified identity verification service, Checkr Connect IDV, which integrates identity verification with background checks.

Akasha Imaging

Series A in 2020
Akasha Imaging, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in deep imaging technology that merges computational imaging with deep learning to produce high-resolution 3D images. The company has developed a robotic imaging platform that enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including picking, welding, assembly, and inspection. By employing artificial intelligence and polarized light sensing, Akasha Imaging enables improved computer vision systems, which are applicable in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. This innovative approach aims to enhance robotic vision and operational efficiency across multiple industries.

Rosebud AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rosebud AI, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing software for creating digital avatars and models tailored for various purposes. Their platform enables users to customize avatars based on demographic factors, age, and style, making visual content creation more accessible. The company aims to democratize visual storytelling for brands of all sizes, leveraging artificial intelligence to simplify the process of generating game assets and other digital visuals. Additionally, Rosebud AI facilitates the creation of non-fungible token (NFT) collections without requiring users to have extensive technical knowledge of smart contracts or Web3 technologies. By combining traditional computer graphics techniques with advanced AI research, the company empowers creators to animate historical photos and enhance artistic expression.

Veri5Digital

Series A in 2019
Veri5digital is a Bengaluru-based company that offers a digital platform for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance verification efficiency. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of services, including KYC, hosted solutions, electronic signatures, and electronic National Automated Clearing House (eNach). Additionally, Veri5digital supports private sector clients with identity verification and other services aligned with India's Digital India initiative, leveraging enterprise SaaS solutions along with plug-and-play software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs). Formerly known as Aadhar Bridge, Veri5digital focuses on integrating advanced technology into regulated systems to streamline identity management and enhance user experience.

Abacus.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Abacus.AI is an AI research company that is focused on the hard problems that enterprises have. It allows organizations to plug and play deep learning systems into their existing customer experiences and business processes. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

NakedPoppy

Seed Round in 2019
NakedPoppy is a seed-stage clean beauty company that matches women with better-for-her makeup tailored to individual needs and preferences. The company's patent-pending personalization algorithm helps customers quickly find makeup that matches or complements their skin tone. It leverages technology and maintains a list of known or suspected toxins that are harmful to skin, and rigorously screens beauty products followed by their testing and vetting, thereby providing females with a range of natural makeup products for improved skin regimen.

CureSkin

Venture Round in 2019
CureSkin is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in AI-powered dermatological care through a mobile application. Founded in 2016, the app utilizes computer vision technology to analyze photographs of users' skin, identifying issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on this analysis, CureSkin offers personalized treatment plans, skincare regimens, and recommendations for products and dermatologists. The platform aims to bridge the gap for individuals lacking access to trained dermatological professionals, providing tailored solutions for skin health and hair fall management.

Compoundeye

Series A in 2018
Compound Eye Inc. develops 3D vision software tools for autonomous machines. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Replika

Series A in 2017
Luka is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, known for its AI-powered chatbot applications. The company first gained attention with the Luka app, a messenger that facilitates various tasks such as dining suggestions, web searches, and trivia games. In 2016, Luka introduced Replika, an innovative app that allows users to create a personal AI through text conversations. This app utilizes a proprietary deep learning architecture to engage users in meaningful interactions. Replika is designed to recognize individual tone and personality traits, effectively storing memories and adapting to mimic the user's texting style over time. This capability enables users to maintain a conversational journal, fostering a unique and personalized experience.

Ever

Series B in 2017
Ever AI, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, develops a mobile application designed for storing and organizing digital photos. The company specializes in face recognition technology, offering self-hosted APIs and mobile SDKs that cater to various industries, including retail, payments, autonomous transportation, government and military, law enforcement, and identity management. Leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, Ever AI aims to enhance user experiences through its innovative solutions, which focus on accuracy, security, and convenience in face recognition applications.

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.

Ever

Series A in 2016
Ever AI, founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, develops a mobile application designed for storing and organizing digital photos. The company specializes in face recognition technology, offering self-hosted APIs and mobile SDKs that cater to various industries, including retail, payments, autonomous transportation, government and military, law enforcement, and identity management. Leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, Ever AI aims to enhance user experiences through its innovative solutions, which focus on accuracy, security, and convenience in face recognition applications.

MetaMind

Venture Round in 2014
MetaMind is a company focused on the development of a data analysis and machine learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence for various applications. Originally founded to enhance automated image recognition, MetaMind aims to create technology that simplifies the complexities of everyday life. Its AI platform specializes in natural language processing, image understanding, and knowledge base analytics, ensuring that the solutions provided are reliable, trustworthy, and user-friendly. The company's mission centers on exploring positive and impactful uses of artificial intelligence to improve daily experiences.

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.

Checkr

Series A in 2014
Checkr, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in background check services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr offers a range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification, all delivered through an advanced platform that can provide faster turnaround times compared to traditional background check providers. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the hiring process, ensuring compliance and improving the applicant experience. Checkr serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, by providing tools that help organizations navigate the complexities of workforce dynamics while promoting transparency and fairness in hiring. Additionally, Checkr offers security solutions, continuous monitoring, and a unified identity verification service, Checkr Connect IDV, which integrates identity verification with background checks.

Narrative

Series B in 2014
Narrative AB specializes in innovative wearable cameras that facilitate the automatic capture of photographs and videos. The flagship product, the Narrative Clip, is a compact camera that can be clipped onto clothing, allowing users to effortlessly document their experiences without the need for manual operation. Accompanied by a mobile app, the device organizes, analyzes, and shares images, enabling users to revisit their most significant moments. The app supports both Android and iPhone devices, allowing for easy transfer of photos to personal Narrative Libraries in the cloud and sharing via social media platforms. Founded in 2012, Narrative is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Stockholm, Lund, and San Francisco. The company was previously known as Memoto AB before rebranding in 2013.

Cognito

Seed Round in 2014
Cognito offers intelligent identity verification solutions that assist businesses in compliance and risk management. The company provides APIs that verify customer information, including name, date of birth, address, and identification numbers, to ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and combat fraud. Its services extend to various industries, including crowdfunding, virtual currency, healthcare, and on-demand sectors. Cognito’s technology enables real-time verification, allowing businesses to authenticate customer data, check against watchlists, and utilize knowledge-based authentication. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Cognito was originally known as BlockScore, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

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.

Swipe Labs

Seed Round in 2013
Swipe allows users to share private photos and videos that wouldn’t get posted on Facebook. It experiments with new social products to craft better mobile communication experiences for the users. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Jetpac

Series A in 2012
Jetpac provides mobile travel recommendations by combining image processing, big data, mobile and social technology. The Jetpac City Guides iPhone app gives city guides for over 6000 cities around the world, from image processing of the world's Instagram photos.

Terra Bella

Series C in 2012
Terra Bella is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and high-definition video and analytics services. It analyzes the movement of goods and people; and provides visual data about supply chains, shipping, industrial plant activity, and humanitarian relief efforts. Terra Bella (originally Skybox Imaging) was co-founded by Dan Berkenstock, Julian Mann, John Fenwick, and Ching-Yu Hu in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California, United States.

OneID

Series A in 2012
OneID is a software company focused on simplifying online security and digital identity management. Founded by entrepreneur Steve Kirsch, OneID aims to transform the traditional username and password system by employing public key cryptography, enhancing security and user control over personal information. The platform operates across multiple environments, including browsers, mobile devices, websites, and the cloud, providing a seamless experience for users. It automates the process of logging in and filling out information while allowing users to determine when additional security measures are necessary through mobile or wearable devices. OneID's services are designed to protect user data, facilitate automated multi-factor authentication, and adapt to the needs of a connected world, making it a robust solution for managing digital identities without relying on shared secrets like passwords.

Terra Bella

Series B in 2010
Terra Bella is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and high-definition video and analytics services. It analyzes the movement of goods and people; and provides visual data about supply chains, shipping, industrial plant activity, and humanitarian relief efforts. Terra Bella (originally Skybox Imaging) was co-founded by Dan Berkenstock, Julian Mann, John Fenwick, and Ching-Yu Hu in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California, United States.

Terra Bella

Series A in 2009
Terra Bella is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and high-definition video and analytics services. It analyzes the movement of goods and people; and provides visual data about supply chains, shipping, industrial plant activity, and humanitarian relief efforts. Terra Bella (originally Skybox Imaging) was co-founded by Dan Berkenstock, Julian Mann, John Fenwick, and Ching-Yu Hu in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California, United States.
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