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 Virtualization

Vicarious Surgical

Post in 2021
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

vFunction

Seed Round in 2021
vFunction specializes in software solutions that facilitate the modernization of legacy Java applications, enabling enterprises to transition to cloud-native architectures. The company's innovative product transforms outdated monolithic systems into containerized, distributed microservices, which enhances engineering efficiency and reduces costs. With a team that possesses specialized expertise, vFunction assists organizations in their digital transformation journeys, allowing them to maintain competitiveness and adapt to evolving technological demands.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2020
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

Volterra

Venture Round in 2019
Volterra Inc. is a software development company founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in providing distributed cloud services that assist developers in building, deploying, operating, and securing large-scale distributed applications across edge and multi-cloud environments. The company’s global app-to-app network enables clients to secure cloud applications and optimize critical workloads by bringing them closer to end-users, thereby enhancing performance. This approach supports DevOps and NetOps teams in addressing operational security and performance challenges effectively.

Vicarious Surgical

Series B in 2019
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

Datera

Series C in 2018
Datera is a developer of a data management platform that simplifies enterprise data storage through automation and machine learning. The company focuses on intelligent placement technology, which allows for effective data orchestration to manage capacity and performance based on application requirements. By partnering with major infrastructure providers such as HPE, Intel, and Cisco, Datera offers a cost-effective solution that reduces total ownership and operational expenses by 70%. Founded by key figures in the development of the Linux I/O storage stack, Datera is supported by prominent investors, including Khosla Ventures and Samsung Ventures.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2018
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

vFunction

Seed Round in 2017
vFunction specializes in software solutions that facilitate the modernization of legacy Java applications, enabling enterprises to transition to cloud-native architectures. The company's innovative product transforms outdated monolithic systems into containerized, distributed microservices, which enhances engineering efficiency and reduces costs. With a team that possesses specialized expertise, vFunction assists organizations in their digital transformation journeys, allowing them to maintain competitiveness and adapt to evolving technological demands.

Vicarious Surgical

Venture Round in 2016
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

Datera

Series B in 2015
Datera is a developer of a data management platform that simplifies enterprise data storage through automation and machine learning. The company focuses on intelligent placement technology, which allows for effective data orchestration to manage capacity and performance based on application requirements. By partnering with major infrastructure providers such as HPE, Intel, and Cisco, Datera offers a cost-effective solution that reduces total ownership and operational expenses by 70%. Founded by key figures in the development of the Linux I/O storage stack, Datera is supported by prominent investors, including Khosla Ventures and Samsung Ventures.

moka5

Series D in 2014
moka5, Inc. develops and markets virtual computer technology in the United States. It offers moka5 Engine, a software application for subscribing, running, creating, distributing, and updating LivePCs, the virtual computers. The company's products include Moka5 LivePCs, which contains an operating system and a set of applications to run a virtual computer; Moka5 Engine, a Windows edition, which is used to launch, create, and share LivePCs on Windows XP machines; and Moka5 Engine, a bare metal version of Moka5 Engine, which is used to create a Moka5 LivePC appliance. The company was formerly known as Skyblue Technologies, Inc. moka5, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Nutanix

Series D in 2014
Nutanix is a cloud software company that provides a comprehensive enterprise cloud platform, enabling organizations to build and manage hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions, including Acropolis for virtualization and storage, Nutanix Prism for management and analytics, and Nutanix Calm for application lifecycle automation. The company's services also encompass software-defined storage solutions, cloud-native environment management, and disaster recovery services. Notably, Nutanix Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service, enhances cloud cost efficiency by delivering insights into consumption patterns and automating security compliance. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix aims to simplify IT operations, allowing businesses to focus on innovation while efficiently managing their data and applications across various environments.

Datera

Series A in 2013
Datera is a developer of a data management platform that simplifies enterprise data storage through automation and machine learning. The company focuses on intelligent placement technology, which allows for effective data orchestration to manage capacity and performance based on application requirements. By partnering with major infrastructure providers such as HPE, Intel, and Cisco, Datera offers a cost-effective solution that reduces total ownership and operational expenses by 70%. Founded by key figures in the development of the Linux I/O storage stack, Datera is supported by prominent investors, including Khosla Ventures and Samsung Ventures.

Panzura

Series D in 2013
Panzura, Inc. specializes in enterprise storage infrastructure designed for the cloud era. The company offers a Global Cloud Storage System that includes the Panzura Controller—an on-premise appliance that interfaces with the Global File System—and Panzura Software, which orchestrates the system's operations. This architecture integrates cloud storage with network-attached storage functionalities, allowing for seamless scalability across multiple locations. Key features include automatic file locking, immediate global data consistency, and high-performance local file operations. Panzura's solutions enable companies to utilize cloud storage as a globally accessible data center while ensuring security through data de-duplication, encryption, and centralized management. Their services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare, and entertainment, providing solutions for file sharing, project collaboration, and data protection. Founded in 2008 and based in Campbell, California, Panzura was previously known as Pixel 8 Networks LLC.

Nutanix

Series C in 2012
Nutanix is a cloud software company that provides a comprehensive enterprise cloud platform, enabling organizations to build and manage hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions, including Acropolis for virtualization and storage, Nutanix Prism for management and analytics, and Nutanix Calm for application lifecycle automation. The company's services also encompass software-defined storage solutions, cloud-native environment management, and disaster recovery services. Notably, Nutanix Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service, enhances cloud cost efficiency by delivering insights into consumption patterns and automating security compliance. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix aims to simplify IT operations, allowing businesses to focus on innovation while efficiently managing their data and applications across various environments.

Contrail Systems

Series A in 2012
Contrail Systems is a startup based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in software-defined networking (SDN). Founded in 2012, the company develops an open-source network virtualization platform designed to enhance intelligent networking, security, and analytics through automation. Its offerings cater to multi-cloud and telecommunications cloud environments, providing solutions that facilitate virtualized network control and software-based networking products.

Panzura

Series C in 2012
Panzura, Inc. specializes in enterprise storage infrastructure designed for the cloud era. The company offers a Global Cloud Storage System that includes the Panzura Controller—an on-premise appliance that interfaces with the Global File System—and Panzura Software, which orchestrates the system's operations. This architecture integrates cloud storage with network-attached storage functionalities, allowing for seamless scalability across multiple locations. Key features include automatic file locking, immediate global data consistency, and high-performance local file operations. Panzura's solutions enable companies to utilize cloud storage as a globally accessible data center while ensuring security through data de-duplication, encryption, and centralized management. Their services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare, and entertainment, providing solutions for file sharing, project collaboration, and data protection. Founded in 2008 and based in Campbell, California, Panzura was previously known as Pixel 8 Networks LLC.

Nirvanix

Series C in 2012
Nirvanix is a prominent provider of enterprise-class cloud storage services, focusing on delivering solutions that prioritize security, reliability, and redundancy. The company caters to organizations, particularly in the media, entertainment, finance, and technology sectors, where any downtime can result in significant financial losses. Nirvanix's cloud storage solutions are architected to meet the stringent demands of enterprise clients by ensuring no scheduled or unscheduled downtime. The company offers variable deployment options through its CloudComplete portfolio, which includes public, hybrid, and private cloud solutions tailored to specific business needs. By transitioning to Nirvanix's cloud storage, businesses can move away from the costly cycle of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading traditional storage systems, allowing them to benefit from usage-based pricing and the flexibility inherent in cloud technology.

Nutanix

Series B in 2011
Nutanix is a cloud software company that provides a comprehensive enterprise cloud platform, enabling organizations to build and manage hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions, including Acropolis for virtualization and storage, Nutanix Prism for management and analytics, and Nutanix Calm for application lifecycle automation. The company's services also encompass software-defined storage solutions, cloud-native environment management, and disaster recovery services. Notably, Nutanix Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service, enhances cloud cost efficiency by delivering insights into consumption patterns and automating security compliance. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix aims to simplify IT operations, allowing businesses to focus on innovation while efficiently managing their data and applications across various environments.

Panzura

Series B in 2010
Panzura, Inc. specializes in enterprise storage infrastructure designed for the cloud era. The company offers a Global Cloud Storage System that includes the Panzura Controller—an on-premise appliance that interfaces with the Global File System—and Panzura Software, which orchestrates the system's operations. This architecture integrates cloud storage with network-attached storage functionalities, allowing for seamless scalability across multiple locations. Key features include automatic file locking, immediate global data consistency, and high-performance local file operations. Panzura's solutions enable companies to utilize cloud storage as a globally accessible data center while ensuring security through data de-duplication, encryption, and centralized management. Their services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare, and entertainment, providing solutions for file sharing, project collaboration, and data protection. Founded in 2008 and based in Campbell, California, Panzura was previously known as Pixel 8 Networks LLC.

moka5

Series C in 2010
moka5, Inc. develops and markets virtual computer technology in the United States. It offers moka5 Engine, a software application for subscribing, running, creating, distributing, and updating LivePCs, the virtual computers. The company's products include Moka5 LivePCs, which contains an operating system and a set of applications to run a virtual computer; Moka5 Engine, a Windows edition, which is used to launch, create, and share LivePCs on Windows XP machines; and Moka5 Engine, a bare metal version of Moka5 Engine, which is used to create a Moka5 LivePC appliance. The company was formerly known as Skyblue Technologies, Inc. moka5, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

SeaMicro

Venture Round in 2009
Servers today consume more than 2.5% of the total electricity used in the United States—more than $4 Billion dollars each year. Over the last six years, the power consumed by servers has more than doubled. SeaMicro, backed by [Draper Fisher Jurvetson](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/draper-fisher-jurvetson) and [Khosla Ventures](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/khosla-ventures), is building solutions that will revolutionize the data center landscape. SeaMicro has identified the primary drivers underlying power inefficiencies in servers and has systematically rectified these shortcomings. The result is a small form factor server that uses one-quarter of the power and requires only one-sixth of the space used by traditional servers. SeaMicro servers are plug-and-play—they require no changes to software operating systems, applications, or management infrastructure. If you are interested in learning more about SeaMicro, please contact us at info@seamicro.com

Xsigo Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Xsigo Systems is the technology leader in I/O virtualization, a data center solution that lets IT managers reduce costs and optimize resource usage by dynamically connecting any server to any network or storage device in seconds, without the maze of cards, cables and switch ports.

moka5

Series B in 2007
moka5, Inc. develops and markets virtual computer technology in the United States. It offers moka5 Engine, a software application for subscribing, running, creating, distributing, and updating LivePCs, the virtual computers. The company's products include Moka5 LivePCs, which contains an operating system and a set of applications to run a virtual computer; Moka5 Engine, a Windows edition, which is used to launch, create, and share LivePCs on Windows XP machines; and Moka5 Engine, a bare metal version of Moka5 Engine, which is used to create a Moka5 LivePC appliance. The company was formerly known as Skyblue Technologies, Inc. moka5, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

moka5

Series A in 2006
moka5, Inc. develops and markets virtual computer technology in the United States. It offers moka5 Engine, a software application for subscribing, running, creating, distributing, and updating LivePCs, the virtual computers. The company's products include Moka5 LivePCs, which contains an operating system and a set of applications to run a virtual computer; Moka5 Engine, a Windows edition, which is used to launch, create, and share LivePCs on Windows XP machines; and Moka5 Engine, a bare metal version of Moka5 Engine, which is used to create a Moka5 LivePC appliance. The company was formerly known as Skyblue Technologies, Inc. moka5, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
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