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 3D Printing

Prellis Biologics

Series C in 2022
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics'​ technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.

VitroLabs

Series A in 2022
VitroLabs is a startup working on the cutting edge of 3D tissue engineering using stem cell-based technologies. The company develops fully scalable tissue engineering platform combining the latest breakthroughs in stem cell research, and biomaterials. It manufactures real leather without the need to raise and slaughter animals using breakthroughs in stem cell research and tissue engineering. VitroLabs was founded on 2016 and is based in San Jose, California.

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.

Velo3D

Post in 2021
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Arevo

Venture Round in 2021
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings is a developer of 3D printing technology and automation platform to make housing more affordable for customers. It is a modular construction company working on disrupting the residential housing market with 3D printing tech, robotics, and composite materials backed by notable top tier venture capital firms. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings is a developer of 3D printing technology and automation platform to make housing more affordable for customers. It is a modular construction company working on disrupting the residential housing market with 3D printing tech, robotics, and composite materials backed by notable top tier venture capital firms. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Arevo

Series B in 2020
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.

Velo3D

Series D in 2020
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Mighty Buildings

Series A in 2019
Mighty Buildings is a developer of 3D printing technology and automation platform to make housing more affordable for customers. It is a modular construction company working on disrupting the residential housing market with 3D printing tech, robotics, and composite materials backed by notable top tier venture capital firms. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Prellis Biologics

Series A in 2019
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics'​ technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.

Digital Alloys

Series B in 2018
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal 3D printers, focusing on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems. Founded in January 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Digital Alloys' technology allows for the printing of production-quality parts using various metals at significantly lower costs compared to traditional systems. This capability enables the mixing of multiple metals within a single component, allowing customers to explore innovative designs and create products with enhanced thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. The company is supported by an experienced management team and backed by Khosla Ventures, positioning it to expand the applications of metal 3D printing across various industries.

Arevo

Series B in 2018
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.

Mighty Buildings

Venture Round in 2018
Mighty Buildings is a developer of 3D printing technology and automation platform to make housing more affordable for customers. It is a modular construction company working on disrupting the residential housing market with 3D printing tech, robotics, and composite materials backed by notable top tier venture capital firms. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Velo3D

Series C in 2018
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Digital Alloys

Series A in 2017
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal 3D printers, focusing on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems. Founded in January 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Digital Alloys' technology allows for the printing of production-quality parts using various metals at significantly lower costs compared to traditional systems. This capability enables the mixing of multiple metals within a single component, allowing customers to explore innovative designs and create products with enhanced thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. The company is supported by an experienced management team and backed by Khosla Ventures, positioning it to expand the applications of metal 3D printing across various industries.

Velo3D

Series B in 2016
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Arevo

Series A in 2016
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.

Velo3D

Series A in 2015
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.