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 Smart Home

Ivy Homes

Seed Round in 2022
Ivy Homes uses a proprietary algorithm to estimate property prices and offer instant liquidity to homeowners. Ivy Homes making the process of selling a home simple, transparent, and convenient.

Homebound

Series C in 2022
Homebound Inc. is a technology-driven custom home builder based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in constructing residential homes and offers a comprehensive range of support services, including architecture, design, financing, and insurance consultancy. Originating in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound aims to simplify the homebuilding process by providing a transparent and streamlined experience for homeowners. It manages the entire building journey, assisting clients from insurance negotiation and architectural design to permitting and construction. By leveraging user-friendly technology and a network of qualified building professionals, Homebound addresses the complexities and uncertainties homeowners face, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, enabling them to rebuild their homes more efficiently.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Homebase

Series C in 2021
Homebase is a developer of employee management software focused on simplifying the administrative tasks associated with hourly work. The platform offers tools for scheduling, time tracking, and communication, all designed to minimize the burden on employers and employees alike. Its cloud-based system allows users to manage timesheets and track hours from any location, facilitating efficient payroll preparation. While the basic features are available for free, Homebase also provides tiered pricing options for businesses seeking additional functionalities. By streamlining these processes, Homebase aims to help organizations save time and improve coordination among their teams.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Hello Heart

Series C in 2021
Hello Heart Inc. is a health technology company that offers a comprehensive application designed to help individuals manage their blood pressure effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, the company provides users with a wireless blood pressure monitor paired with a smartphone application that delivers real-time, personalized health tips. The application is particularly aimed at individuals with high blood pressure, empowering them to understand and improve their heart health. By facilitating self-management and promoting behavior change, Hello Heart seeks to prevent serious health risks associated with hypertension, which is a major cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based, ensuring that users receive reliable guidance in an engaging manner.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Darwin Homes

Series A in 2021
Darwin Homes, Inc. provides property management services for owners and residents. Its services include repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction for owners; and services for residents. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Atmos

Seed Round in 2020
Atmos is an online platform that facilitates the homebuilding process by connecting homebuyers with builders and providing financing options. Founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a managed marketplace where customers can design and construct their homes according to their preferences. Atmos simplifies the homebuilding experience by providing a variety of designs and customizable packages, enabling users to tailor their homes to fit their individual needs and financial situations. Through its comprehensive approach, Atmos aims to make the process of creating a personalized home more accessible and efficient.

Veev

Series B in 2020
Veev Inc., established in 2017 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a hybrid real estate solutions company that focuses on transforming the construction and experience of homes. The company offers an innovative home operating system that integrates room-specific lighting, shade, and climate control, while also safeguarding against security threats and cybercrime. Veev employs a panelized building system that utilizes light gauge steel for framing and high-performance acrylic for surfaces, complemented by radiant climate control systems and a digital home ecosystem. Currently, Veev is concentrating on high-performance multifamily units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with a development pipeline exceeding 230 units and 620,000 gross building square feet. Their comprehensive approach includes asset management, architectural design, permitting, modular construction, installation, and a digital infrastructure that enhances safety, maintenance, and overall comfort for homeowners.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

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.

Darwin Homes

Seed Round in 2019
Darwin Homes, Inc. provides property management services for owners and residents. Its services include repairs and maintenance, leasing, resident screening, rent collection, inspections, and eviction for owners; and services for residents. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Homebound

Series B in 2019
Homebound Inc. is a technology-driven custom home builder based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in constructing residential homes and offers a comprehensive range of support services, including architecture, design, financing, and insurance consultancy. Originating in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound aims to simplify the homebuilding process by providing a transparent and streamlined experience for homeowners. It manages the entire building journey, assisting clients from insurance negotiation and architectural design to permitting and construction. By leveraging user-friendly technology and a network of qualified building professionals, Homebound addresses the complexities and uncertainties homeowners face, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, enabling them to rebuild their homes more efficiently.

Mighty Buildings

Series A in 2019
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Hello Heart

Series B in 2019
Hello Heart Inc. is a health technology company that offers a comprehensive application designed to help individuals manage their blood pressure effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, the company provides users with a wireless blood pressure monitor paired with a smartphone application that delivers real-time, personalized health tips. The application is particularly aimed at individuals with high blood pressure, empowering them to understand and improve their heart health. By facilitating self-management and promoting behavior change, Hello Heart seeks to prevent serious health risks associated with hypertension, which is a major cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based, ensuring that users receive reliable guidance in an engaging manner.

Tempo

Series A in 2019
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Homebound

Series A in 2018
Homebound Inc. is a technology-driven custom home builder based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in constructing residential homes and offers a comprehensive range of support services, including architecture, design, financing, and insurance consultancy. Originating in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound aims to simplify the homebuilding process by providing a transparent and streamlined experience for homeowners. It manages the entire building journey, assisting clients from insurance negotiation and architectural design to permitting and construction. By leveraging user-friendly technology and a network of qualified building professionals, Homebound addresses the complexities and uncertainties homeowners face, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, enabling them to rebuild their homes more efficiently.

Canary

Funding Round in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Smartfrog

Venture Round in 2018
Smartfrog is a technology company founded in 2014 by Abbas Sadegh, Andreas Rudyk, and Norbert Stangl, specializing in home surveillance solutions. It provides a comprehensive service that includes an application for both Android and iOS, a camera, and video storage capabilities. The company's offerings are designed to monitor various environments such as homes, apartments, and holiday properties, as well as to oversee children, pets, and business locations. Smartfrog focuses on consumer IoT solutions, aiming to make modern technologies accessible, affordable, and safe for users. Its DIY smart home security subscription services are user-friendly and cater to a wide demographic, supporting individuals throughout different life stages.

Canary

Series A in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

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 offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Homebase

Series B in 2018
Homebase is a developer of employee management software focused on simplifying the administrative tasks associated with hourly work. The platform offers tools for scheduling, time tracking, and communication, all designed to minimize the burden on employers and employees alike. Its cloud-based system allows users to manage timesheets and track hours from any location, facilitating efficient payroll preparation. While the basic features are available for free, Homebase also provides tiered pricing options for businesses seeking additional functionalities. By streamlining these processes, Homebase aims to help organizations save time and improve coordination among their teams.

Mighty Buildings

Venture Round in 2018
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Veev

Venture Round in 2018
Veev Inc., established in 2017 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a hybrid real estate solutions company that focuses on transforming the construction and experience of homes. The company offers an innovative home operating system that integrates room-specific lighting, shade, and climate control, while also safeguarding against security threats and cybercrime. Veev employs a panelized building system that utilizes light gauge steel for framing and high-performance acrylic for surfaces, complemented by radiant climate control systems and a digital home ecosystem. Currently, Veev is concentrating on high-performance multifamily units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with a development pipeline exceeding 230 units and 620,000 gross building square feet. Their comprehensive approach includes asset management, architectural design, permitting, modular construction, installation, and a digital infrastructure that enhances safety, maintenance, and overall comfort for homeowners.

Cairns Health

Seed Round in 2017
Totemic makes a device to monitor the health and safety of older adults in a completely passive way--with no wearables required. We are solving the problem of how society will take care of 50m+ older adults in the US in a scalable & humane manner. They can monitor the most salient pieces of information in an older adult's day to day: serious health events like falls, behavioral red flags such as changes in urination frequency, skipping meals, or being bedridden which can all correlate with health decline.

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.

Canary

Venture Round in 2017
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

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 City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Homebase

Series A in 2016
Homebase is a developer of employee management software focused on simplifying the administrative tasks associated with hourly work. The platform offers tools for scheduling, time tracking, and communication, all designed to minimize the burden on employers and employees alike. Its cloud-based system allows users to manage timesheets and track hours from any location, facilitating efficient payroll preparation. While the basic features are available for free, Homebase also provides tiered pricing options for businesses seeking additional functionalities. By streamlining these processes, Homebase aims to help organizations save time and improve coordination among their teams.

Castle

Seed Round in 2016
Castle manages rental homes for landlords using automation and on-demand labor. It finds tenants, collect rent, and coordinate maintenance, allowing owners to kick back, relax, and never worry about their rental properties again. Owners either have to deal with this whole mess themselves, or spend 10% of their rental income on a traditional property management company that requires constant supervision and is often incentivized to act against the owner’s best interest. There are 43 million rental units in the United States, and most of them are currently managed with some combination of faxes, mail, and unreturned voicemails on the landlord’s personal phone. Castle moves all of property management into a seamless online experience, providing owners with transparency, speed, and incredible customer service—plus huge cost savings over traditional management. Renters get great service and instant updates about important issues.

LittleBits

Series B in 2015
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.

Tempo

Seed Round in 2015
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

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 City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Canary

Series A in 2014
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

LittleBits

Series A in 2013
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.

LittleBits

Series A in 2012
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.
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