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 Autonomous Vehicles

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.

Uhnder

Series C in 2020
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015, specializing in innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company is headquartered in California, with engineering and operations based in Austin, Texas, and St. Louis, Missouri. Uhnder has developed a digital automotive radar-on-chip that aims to enhance safety and responsiveness in autonomous vehicles. This technology offers a more precise and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar), which is commonly used for vehicle awareness. Uhnder's radar chip is designed to prevent collisions, provide alerts for potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization, thereby improving navigation and communication systems in vehicles.

Glydways

Venture Round in 2020
Glydways, based in South San Francisco, California, is a transportation technology and clean energy company founded in 2016 by engineer Mark Seeger. The company focuses on the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of affordable autonomous transportation systems that cater to various capacity needs. Glydways aims to transform mobility and public transportation by providing efficient systems that operate profitably at existing mass transit fares. Their solutions are characterized by a small physical and environmental footprint, with zero greenhouse gas emissions, while delivering a private car experience to passengers. By enhancing capacity at a lower cost and carbon footprint, Glydways seeks to address the evolving demands of urban transportation.

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.

Ghost Autonomy

Series C in 2019
Ghost turns your car into a self-driving car. By adding a few small cameras and a compact computer to existing cars, Ghost will deliver Real Self-Driving on freeways, with a system so safe commuters can fully pay attention to something other than driving. Ghost was founded by John Hayes and Volkmar Uhlig in 2017. John previously founded Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), taking the company public in 2015. The company is backed by Mike Speiser at Sutter Hill Ventures, Keith Rabois at Founders Fund, and Vinod Khosla at Khosla Ventures and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Voyage

Series B in 2019
Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

Paladin Drones

Seed Round in 2019
They have built a simple system to give first responders instant situational awareness. Seconds after a 911 call comes in, their software automatically dispatches a drone to the scene of the emergency, and streams a live video feed back to our app. Their software handles everything else in the background: security, safety, weather, video, route planning, and more.

Uhnder

Series B in 2019
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015, specializing in innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company is headquartered in California, with engineering and operations based in Austin, Texas, and St. Louis, Missouri. Uhnder has developed a digital automotive radar-on-chip that aims to enhance safety and responsiveness in autonomous vehicles. This technology offers a more precise and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar), which is commonly used for vehicle awareness. Uhnder's radar chip is designed to prevent collisions, provide alerts for potential hazards, and facilitate quick localization, thereby improving navigation and communication systems in vehicles.

Zendar

Series A in 2019
Zendar Inc. manufactures radars for autonomous vehicles. The company's radars provide self-reliant cars with high-resolution imagining in bad weather, allowing all-weather autonomy. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Ridecell

Series B in 2018
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.

Ghost Autonomy

Series B in 2018
Ghost turns your car into a self-driving car. By adding a few small cameras and a compact computer to existing cars, Ghost will deliver Real Self-Driving on freeways, with a system so safe commuters can fully pay attention to something other than driving. Ghost was founded by John Hayes and Volkmar Uhlig in 2017. John previously founded Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), taking the company public in 2015. The company is backed by Mike Speiser at Sutter Hill Ventures, Keith Rabois at Founders Fund, and Vinod Khosla at Khosla Ventures and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Metawave

Venture Round in 2018
Metawave Corporation develops beamsteering radars using metamaterials and artificial intelligence (AI) for automakers and Tier 1 transportation providers. It offers SPEKTRA, a beamsteering radar platform that addresses safety concerns for automakers for safe automated driving. The company also provides TURBO active repeaters to boost signals to extend coverage in challenging areas; and ECHO passive reflectors that bend and direct signals in areas of lower coverage. In addition, it offers AWARE, an AI platform that uses deep learning to extract meaningful information from signals. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Voyage

Series A in 2018
Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

Metawave

Seed Round in 2017
Metawave Corporation develops beamsteering radars using metamaterials and artificial intelligence (AI) for automakers and Tier 1 transportation providers. It offers SPEKTRA, a beamsteering radar platform that addresses safety concerns for automakers for safe automated driving. The company also provides TURBO active repeaters to boost signals to extend coverage in challenging areas; and ECHO passive reflectors that bend and direct signals in areas of lower coverage. In addition, it offers AWARE, an AI platform that uses deep learning to extract meaningful information from signals. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Zendar

Seed Round in 2017
Zendar Inc. manufactures radars for autonomous vehicles. The company's radars provide self-reliant cars with high-resolution imagining in bad weather, allowing all-weather autonomy. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Zendar

Series A in 2017
Zendar Inc. manufactures radars for autonomous vehicles. The company's radars provide self-reliant cars with high-resolution imagining in bad weather, allowing all-weather autonomy. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Voyage

Seed Round in 2017
Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

Ridecell

Series A in 2016
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.

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.

Ridecell

Seed Round in 2012
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.