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.

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Scale Stage Series A Early Venture Seed Round Series B Show more

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2128 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025

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 Speech Recognition

Ava

Series A in 2022

Ava is a mobile application designed to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing real-time captioning of group conversations. Utilizing advanced speech and mobile technologies, Ava captures spoken dialogue and translates it into text, color-coding contributions from different speakers for easy identification. This innovative solution allows users to engage fully in social interactions, enhancing their ability to participate in conversations and connect with others. By making group discussions more accessible, Ava aims to create a more inclusive environment for all.

Mimica Automation

Series A in 2021

Mimica Automation Limited develops a software based on machine learning algorithms that observes the user for a few weeks; derives the intent behind the clicks and keystrokes; and generates the automation automatically. Its mapper, is an automated process mapping solution which gather data from the employee’s computer and records their process for 2-3 weeks, the machine learning algorithms then clean, analyze, and merge the recordings into a single process map. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

PolyAI

Series A in 2021

PolyAI is a London-based company that develops a machine learning platform for conversational artificial intelligence.

Ava

Seed Round in 2020

Vahan.ai

Seed Round in 2019

Vanan Online Services provides Translation,Transcription, Captioning and Subtitling,Voice Over, Typing on a single platform.

Syllable

Seed Round in 2017

Syllable is a developer of a text and voice-based platform designed to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform facilitates interactions regarding primary care, specialty referrals, vaccinations, and general practice information. This technology enables patients to access healthcare information and guidance beyond traditional clinical settings, improving overall communication and patient engagement in their healthcare journeys.

Speak

Seed Round in 2017

Speak is a mobile application designed to assist individuals in learning English through interactive conversations focused on real-world scenarios, such as job interviews and asking for directions. The app employs advanced speech recognition technology to help users articulate English words clearly, even with thick accents. This approach not only enhances the user's speaking skills but also contributes to a substantial database of accented English speech, which can improve both its own system and other speech recognition technologies. Speak addresses the significant market demand for effective language learning solutions, as people continue to invest in acquiring English language skills. The team behind Speak has a background in developing accent detection systems and has previously created successful educational products.

Idibon

Series A in 2014

Idibon, Inc. develops language technologies that help companies to understand their language data. Its natural language processing solutions enable organizations to understand unstructured data, such as emails, instant messages, and social media. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Jawbone

Private Equity Round in 2013

Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.