Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla. It provides capital and strategic guidance to startups across stages, focusing on technology-driven companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability, enterprise software and services, fintech, digital health, medical technology and diagnostics, therapeutics, consumer products, and frontier technologies. The firm backs bold ventures with the potential to disrupt markets and improve lives, supporting companies from early to growth stages and working closely with entrepreneurs to apply science, technology and innovative business models. While primarily investing in North American technology companies, Khosla Ventures pursues opportunities globally and emphasizes experimentation and impact alongside financial returns. The firm also maintains related impact initiatives that support entrepreneurs addressing socio-economic challenges in emerging markets.
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Past deals in Michigan
LuxWall
Series B in 2024
LuxWall is a building materials company that designs and manufactures vacuum-insulated glass, a transparent insulation material that reduces heating and cooling losses and improves building energy efficiency. Its vacuum-insulated glass supports energy standards for commercial and residential buildings and uses technology aimed at enabling greater thermal performance. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, LuxWall seeks to advance sustainable construction and has indicated a potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigatonnes per year, highlighting its environmental impact.
LuxWall
Venture Round in 2023
LuxWall is a building materials company that designs and manufactures vacuum-insulated glass, a transparent insulation material that reduces heating and cooling losses and improves building energy efficiency. Its vacuum-insulated glass supports energy standards for commercial and residential buildings and uses technology aimed at enabling greater thermal performance. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, LuxWall seeks to advance sustainable construction and has indicated a potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigatonnes per year, highlighting its environmental impact.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.
Sakti3
Series C in 2015
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company focused on the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, the company aims to enhance battery performance for electric vehicles and portable electronics. By creating solid-state battery cells, Sakti3 seeks to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional battery technologies, facilitating the transition to electric-powered transportation and devices. As of 2015, Sakti3 operates as a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2013
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.
EcoMotors
Series C in 2012
EcoMotors, Inc. is a technology company based in Allen Park, Michigan, focused on developing advanced combustion engines and powertrains for a variety of applications. Established in 2008, the company specializes in high-efficiency liquid fuel engines, notably the unique Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) engine. These engines are designed to operate on multiple fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and ethanol, making them versatile for use in cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles, marine applications, agricultural machinery, and stationary generators. EcoMotors also offers innovative solutions like the Electrically Controlled Turbocharger (ECT) and the Counter Rotating Generator (CRG), which enhance engine performance and efficiency. Through its cutting-edge technology, EcoMotors aims to transform conventional internal combustion powertrains and contribute to a more sustainable future in transportation and energy.
Danotek Motion Technologies
Series B in 2011
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications.
Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.
Sakti3
Series B in 2010
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company focused on the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, the company aims to enhance battery performance for electric vehicles and portable electronics. By creating solid-state battery cells, Sakti3 seeks to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional battery technologies, facilitating the transition to electric-powered transportation and devices. As of 2015, Sakti3 operates as a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd.
EcoMotors
Series B in 2010
EcoMotors, Inc. is a technology company based in Allen Park, Michigan, focused on developing advanced combustion engines and powertrains for a variety of applications. Established in 2008, the company specializes in high-efficiency liquid fuel engines, notably the unique Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) engine. These engines are designed to operate on multiple fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and ethanol, making them versatile for use in cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles, marine applications, agricultural machinery, and stationary generators. EcoMotors also offers innovative solutions like the Electrically Controlled Turbocharger (ECT) and the Counter Rotating Generator (CRG), which enhance engine performance and efficiency. Through its cutting-edge technology, EcoMotors aims to transform conventional internal combustion powertrains and contribute to a more sustainable future in transportation and energy.
Danotek Motion Technologies
Venture Round in 2009
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications.
Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.
Sakti3
Series A in 2009
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company focused on the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, the company aims to enhance battery performance for electric vehicles and portable electronics. By creating solid-state battery cells, Sakti3 seeks to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional battery technologies, facilitating the transition to electric-powered transportation and devices. As of 2015, Sakti3 operates as a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2008
Founded in 2008, Tula Technology specializes in powertrain efficiency solutions. It develops Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation systems, integrating digital signal processing with engine controls to create variable displacement engines. This enables automotive manufacturers to meet fuel efficiency and CO2 emission standards. Primarily serving the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions, Tula's technologies are used in over one million vehicles worldwide.
EcoMotors
Series A in 2008
EcoMotors, Inc. is a technology company based in Allen Park, Michigan, focused on developing advanced combustion engines and powertrains for a variety of applications. Established in 2008, the company specializes in high-efficiency liquid fuel engines, notably the unique Opposed Piston Opposed Cylinder (OPOC) engine. These engines are designed to operate on multiple fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and ethanol, making them versatile for use in cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles, marine applications, agricultural machinery, and stationary generators. EcoMotors also offers innovative solutions like the Electrically Controlled Turbocharger (ECT) and the Counter Rotating Generator (CRG), which enhance engine performance and efficiency. Through its cutting-edge technology, EcoMotors aims to transform conventional internal combustion powertrains and contribute to a more sustainable future in transportation and energy.
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