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 mHealth

AliveCor

Series F in 2022
AliveCor has a device and application that will turn any smartphone into a clinical-quality electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder. AliveCor is pioneering the creation of FDA-cleared 'machine learning' techniques to enable proactive heart care and is recognized around the world for transforming cardiac care. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, mobile device, and medicine. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Even

Seed Round in 2021
Even is a health tech company that collaborates with leading hospitals to provide comprehensive healthcare services through a subscription model. Its offerings include unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage valued at up to 50 lakh. The company simplifies the reimbursement process by directly transferring funds to partner hospitals, ensuring a seamless experience for members. By charging a recurring monthly fee, Even aims to address critical long-term health needs for individuals, making healthcare more accessible and manageable.

HealthifyMe

Series C in 2021
HealthifyMe is an application that allows its users to achieve their fitness and weight loss goals from their computers and smartphones. The application enables its users to track their calories, nutrition, and fitness activities; track their weight and determine if they are healthy; set healthy goals and work toward meeting them; share their data with experts; and get expert advice and suggestions on their lifestyles. HealthifyMe was developed and launched by a team of doctors, nutritionists, and fitness trainers in 2012. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Hello Heart

Series C in 2021
Hello Heart is a best in class solution that empowers people to understand and improve their heart health - the #1 cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based and targets people with high blood pressure. Each of our users receives a wireless blood pressure monitor and real-time personalized tips on their smartphone. It is easy to use and helps participants improve their heart health in a fun and engaging way.

AliveCor

Series E in 2020
AliveCor has a device and application that will turn any smartphone into a clinical-quality electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder. AliveCor is pioneering the creation of FDA-cleared 'machine learning' techniques to enable proactive heart care and is recognized around the world for transforming cardiac care. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, mobile device, and medicine. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Yes Health

Series A in 2020
Yes Health Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in mobile health solutions, focusing on diabetes prevention and management. Founded in 2015, it offers a comprehensive application that provides personalized nutrition and fitness advice, as well as support from health coaches. The program is designed to engage users actively, making it accessible and effective for individuals looking to adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of diabetes. Yes Health's team comprises physicians, health coaches, and engineers who work together to create a program that is both affordable and easy to follow. In addition to prevention, the application also aids individuals already diagnosed with diabetes in managing their symptoms effectively, with the overarching mission of promoting lasting health habits and reducing the impact of diabetes.

Hello Heart

Series B in 2019
Hello Heart is a best in class solution that empowers people to understand and improve their heart health - the #1 cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based and targets people with high blood pressure. Each of our users receives a wireless blood pressure monitor and real-time personalized tips on their smartphone. It is easy to use and helps participants improve their heart health in a fun and engaging way.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2017
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing patient engagement through a cloud-based platform. By integrating artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine, Catalia Health delivers personalized conversations to patients, addressing their ongoing healthcare challenges. This innovative approach generates valuable data for healthcare providers, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and assisted living facilities. The company's solutions are accessible through mobile applications, a web interface, and a patented interactive robotic coach, all designed to improve patient outcomes and provide real-time insights into patient progress.

Twine Health

Series A in 2017
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

MDalgorithms

Seed Round in 2017
MDAlgorithms uses smart algorithms, computer vision, and AI to provide real time mobile tools for people with health disorders. The company's mission is to disrupt the old physician centric medical system and put the patient in the center.

Twine Health

Series A in 2017
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2017
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing patient engagement through a cloud-based platform. By integrating artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine, Catalia Health delivers personalized conversations to patients, addressing their ongoing healthcare challenges. This innovative approach generates valuable data for healthcare providers, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and assisted living facilities. The company's solutions are accessible through mobile applications, a web interface, and a patented interactive robotic coach, all designed to improve patient outcomes and provide real-time insights into patient progress.

MDacne

Seed Round in 2017
MDacne mission is to disrupt the old physician-centric medical system and put the patient in the center. Using smart algorithms and computer vision to provide real-time mobile tools for people with health disorders. The company's first mobile app, MDacne, targets 500 million people suffering from Acne and provides them an immediate self-diagnosis personalized treatment plan in order to treat their Acne and enhance their quality of life.

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.

Vida Health

Series B in 2016
Vida Health is a virtual care platform designed from the ground up to treat multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously, through a balance of machine learning that personalizes each person’s treatment and a human connection with real life health coaches and therapists who bring the empathy and accountability people need to reach their goals.

Luminostics, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2016
Luminostics, Inc. develops a smartphone-based adaptor to access molecular-level health information through 15-minute DIY disease testing. It serves healthcare professionals and consumers. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Twine Health

Series A in 2015
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

Catalia Health

Seed Round in 2015
Catalia Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that focuses on enhancing patient engagement through a cloud-based platform. By integrating artificial intelligence, psychology, and medicine, Catalia Health delivers personalized conversations to patients, addressing their ongoing healthcare challenges. This innovative approach generates valuable data for healthcare providers, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and assisted living facilities. The company's solutions are accessible through mobile applications, a web interface, and a patented interactive robotic coach, all designed to improve patient outcomes and provide real-time insights into patient progress.

Vida Health

Series A in 2014
Vida Health is a virtual care platform designed from the ground up to treat multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously, through a balance of machine learning that personalizes each person’s treatment and a human connection with real life health coaches and therapists who bring the empathy and accountability people need to reach their goals.

HealthTap

Series B in 2013
HealthTap is a healthcare technology company that aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of primary healthcare for patients and doctors. By utilizing a doctor-trained augmented intelligence system, HealthTap connects users with the care they need, facilitating immediate access to medical expertise. The platform is designed for various stakeholders, including employers, insurance companies, and health systems, serving a global audience. With a network of over 100,000 doctors and hundreds of millions of users across 170 countries, HealthTap is committed to providing timely healthcare solutions, improving both patient experiences and operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

AliveCor

Series B in 2012
AliveCor has a device and application that will turn any smartphone into a clinical-quality electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder. AliveCor is pioneering the creation of FDA-cleared 'machine learning' techniques to enable proactive heart care and is recognized around the world for transforming cardiac care. It specializes in the fields of healthcare, mobile device, and medicine. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.