Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that provides strategic advice, capital, and support to bold entrepreneurs across various sectors. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate technology, sustainability, enterprise solutions, consumer products, fintech, digital health, medical technology, and therapeutics. Khosla Ventures is particularly interested in innovative solutions that address significant socio-economic challenges and enhance productivity, especially for low-income populations and small businesses in emerging markets. The firm embraces experimentation and is open to investing in unconventional and high-risk ventures, often acting as the sole investor in groundbreaking projects. With a commitment to fostering impactful entrepreneurship, Khosla Ventures seeks to create value through technological advancements and creative business models, with a special emphasis on markets in South Asia.

Bruce Armstrong

Partner

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Nessan Bermingham

Operating Partner

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Principal

Peter Buckland

General Partner and COO

Brian Byun

Venture Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jonathan Chu

Partner and Investor

Ece Erdagoz

Principal

Bryan Gartner

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Samir Kaul

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Vinod Khosla

Managing Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Evan Moore

Partner

Alexander Morgan

Partner

Arash Rebek

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner and Investor

Leah Scanlan

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner

David Weiden

Managing Director

Ece Erdagoz Wyrick

Principal and Investor

David Weiden

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Adam Coates

Operating Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Varda

Series B in 2024
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Siolta Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes its expertise in the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta's platform includes the development of pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and microbiome-based diagnostics that support precision medicine. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, Siolta Therapeutics aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics that address the underlying causes of inflammatory diseases, enabling a new approach to prevention and treatment.

Bubbles

Seed Round in 2022
Bubbles is a collaboration tool that lets's tag anything on screen and invite teammates to discuss in-context. Get excited by organic growth and viral loops, and less so by paid advertising. Are active on one or more social platforms like Medium, Twitter, Product Hunt, etc. It was founded in 2018 and is based inSan Francisco, California.

Emi Labs

Series A in 2022
Emi Labs is focused on enhancing access to professional opportunities for Frontline Workers, who represent over 70% of the global workforce but often lack visibility due to limited data on their skills and career histories. To address this challenge, Emi Labs has developed a technology-based recruitment platform that utilizes AI to streamline the hiring process. The platform automates key tasks such as candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communication, thereby saving time for recruiters and improving overall efficiency. By fostering a more engaging and human-centered recruitment experience, Emi Labs aims to connect qualified candidates with high-volume job openings. The company maintains a remote-first culture, with office hubs located in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and San Francisco.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Juno

Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Siolta Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes its expertise in the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta's platform includes the development of pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and microbiome-based diagnostics that support precision medicine. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, Siolta Therapeutics aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics that address the underlying causes of inflammatory diseases, enabling a new approach to prevention and treatment.

Juno

Seed Round in 2020
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Emi Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Emi Labs is focused on enhancing access to professional opportunities for Frontline Workers, who represent over 70% of the global workforce but often lack visibility due to limited data on their skills and career histories. To address this challenge, Emi Labs has developed a technology-based recruitment platform that utilizes AI to streamline the hiring process. The platform automates key tasks such as candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communication, thereby saving time for recruiters and improving overall efficiency. By fostering a more engaging and human-centered recruitment experience, Emi Labs aims to connect qualified candidates with high-volume job openings. The company maintains a remote-first culture, with office hubs located in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and San Francisco.

Abacus.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Abacus.AI, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based artificial intelligence services. Founded in 2019, it focuses on helping organizations design, train, and implement machine and deep learning models tailored to various business needs. The company's platform enables businesses to integrate customizable deep learning systems into their existing processes and customer experiences. Abacus.AI offers a range of solutions, including AI for IT operations, marketing and sales, fraud detection, recommendation systems, forecasting, and predictive modeling. Its autonomous AI platform is designed to support common enterprise applications, such as churn prediction and time-series forecasting, facilitating the creation of state-of-the-art, real-time AI solutions for clients.

Faire

Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Faire

Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Mylk Guys

Seed Round in 2018
Mylk Guys, Inc. is an online vegan grocery store based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of natural and plant-based food products, including bakery items, cheese, frozen foods, pantry staples, prepared meals, desserts, meats, milk, yogurt, and eggs. Mylk Guys provides a marketplace that allows consumers to purchase groceries from both local and national brands, with the convenience of home delivery. This approach caters to the growing demand for vegan and health-conscious food options.

D2iQ

Series D in 2018
D2iq, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) to streamline the management and deployment of applications across physical and cloud-based infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iq's core product, Mesosphere DCOS, is built on open-source technology and simplifies the execution of applications in a data center environment, akin to launching apps on a personal computer. The company also offers solutions such as Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of Big Data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. In addition to its software offerings, D2iq provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultations, on-site training, and custom installations. The company's strategic alliances with prominent firms enhance its service offerings, enabling organizations to adopt open-source and cloud-native innovations effectively.

Faire

Series A in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Mirvie

Series A in 2018
Mirvie is a biotech company focused on developing non-invasive tests aimed at improving maternal-fetal health. Founded in 2018 and based in South San Francisco, California, Mirvie offers a medical diagnostic platform that provides actionable insights for mothers and families throughout their pregnancy journey. The company's innovative predictive tests help medical practitioners identify at-risk pregnancies, allowing for timely interventions and enhanced management of pregnancy-related concerns. By prioritizing safety and health, Mirvie seeks to empower families with the information necessary for better pregnancy outcomes.

Affirm

Series E in 2017
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Replika

Series A in 2017
Luka is a software development company based in San Francisco, California. The company created Luka app, a new messenger with AI-powered chatbots. They help you find places to eat, do web search, make plans together, pick places to eat, play trivia games and lots of other things in a messenger. In 2016 Luka launched a closed testing of Replika, a new app that allows to create a personal AI that you teach through text conversations. The app is powered by a proprietary deep learning architecture.

Faire

Seed Round in 2017
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Realm

Venture Round in 2017
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a robust alternative to SQLite and Core Data, facilitating faster application development for users on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm specializes in offering a memory-efficient database that includes features like querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. This innovative platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, effectively saving them time and enabling the creation of enhanced user experiences. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc.

Paravision

Series B in 2017
Paravision specializes in face recognition technology, providing solutions for security device manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company, formerly known as Ever AI, rebranded to Paravision in 2019. Its Vision AI software leverages advanced deep learning to enhance security and streamline user experiences across various applications. Paravision's offerings include tools for age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, which help enterprises improve security, enhance customer retention, and facilitate customer authentication. The company has a strong record of performance, consistently ranking among the top global performers in NIST evaluations for face recognition technology, excelling in areas such as verification and identification. Paravision aims to advance accuracy, security, and inclusivity in face recognition while providing scalable, modular solutions suitable for both edge and cloud environments.

Creator

Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc. is a San Francisco-based start-up specializing in the development of robotic systems for automating hamburger production. Founded in 2009, the company designs robots that can create gourmet hamburgers from scratch, processing raw ingredients including grinding beef and slicing fresh vegetables. These devices are targeted at burger restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, and vending applications, allowing for the production of high-quality food at fast-food prices without human intervention. The team comprises experienced food lovers and engineers with backgrounds in robotics from esteemed institutions and companies, including Berkeley, Stanford, Tesla, and NASA, alongside culinary experts from renowned restaurants. Creator Inc. aims to revolutionize the food industry by merging culinary artistry with advanced robotic technology.

Faire

Seed Round in 2017
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Cafe X Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Cafe X Technologies, Inc. operates a robotic café in San Francisco, providing a range of coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccino, cortado, and Americano. Founded in 2014, the company aims to enhance productivity in the service industry through automation. It is privately funded, receiving backing from several investors, including Khosla Ventures, Social Capital, Jason Calacanis, Felicis Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and The Thiel Foundation.

Siolta Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2016
Siolta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics aimed at preventing and treating chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly asthma and atopic conditions. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes its expertise in the developing gut microbiome to promote immune tolerance. Siolta's platform includes the development of pharmaceutical-grade anaerobic organisms and microbiome-based diagnostics that support precision medicine. By leveraging insights from human microbiome studies, Siolta Therapeutics aims to create targeted microbial therapeutics that address the underlying causes of inflammatory diseases, enabling a new approach to prevention and treatment.

Affirm

Series D in 2016
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

D2iQ

Series C in 2016
D2iq, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) to streamline the management and deployment of applications across physical and cloud-based infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iq's core product, Mesosphere DCOS, is built on open-source technology and simplifies the execution of applications in a data center environment, akin to launching apps on a personal computer. The company also offers solutions such as Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of Big Data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. In addition to its software offerings, D2iq provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultations, on-site training, and custom installations. The company's strategic alliances with prominent firms enhance its service offerings, enabling organizations to adopt open-source and cloud-native innovations effectively.

DoorDash

Series C in 2016
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Paravision

Series A in 2016
Paravision specializes in face recognition technology, providing solutions for security device manufacturers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company, formerly known as Ever AI, rebranded to Paravision in 2019. Its Vision AI software leverages advanced deep learning to enhance security and streamline user experiences across various applications. Paravision's offerings include tools for age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, which help enterprises improve security, enhance customer retention, and facilitate customer authentication. The company has a strong record of performance, consistently ranking among the top global performers in NIST evaluations for face recognition technology, excelling in areas such as verification and identification. Paravision aims to advance accuracy, security, and inclusivity in face recognition while providing scalable, modular solutions suitable for both edge and cloud environments.

Okta

Series F in 2015
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Affirm

Series B in 2015
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Tapingo

Series C in 2015
Tapingo provides an application for mobile ordering. Its application also helps to revolutionize commerce. Daniel Almog, Jonathan Ellman, Oren Barzilai, and Udi Oster founded Tapingo in 2012. Its headquarters is in San Francisco in California.

DoorDash

Series B in 2015
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Realm

Series B in 2015
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a robust alternative to SQLite and Core Data, facilitating faster application development for users on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm specializes in offering a memory-efficient database that includes features like querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. This innovative platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, effectively saving them time and enabling the creation of enhanced user experiences. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc.

PullString

Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

D2iQ

Series B in 2014
D2iq, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a datacenter operating system (DCOS) to streamline the management and deployment of applications across physical and cloud-based infrastructures. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, D2iq's core product, Mesosphere DCOS, is built on open-source technology and simplifies the execution of applications in a data center environment, akin to launching apps on a personal computer. The company also offers solutions such as Mesosphere Infinity, which facilitates the transformation of Big Data into actionable insights, and Conductor, an interactive platform for hands-on cloud-native training. In addition to its software offerings, D2iq provides architectural and consulting services, including expert consultations, on-site training, and custom installations. The company's strategic alliances with prominent firms enhance its service offerings, enabling organizations to adopt open-source and cloud-native innovations effectively.

Shoes of Prey

Series A in 2014
Shoes of Prey Pty Ltd. is a global retail brand specializing in custom-made women's footwear. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company allows customers to design their ideal shoes, including styles such as ballet flats, stilettos, sandals, oxfords, and wedges. By offering an online platform, Shoes of Prey enables women to select various attributes like heel height, toe shape, fabric, leather, color, and embellishments, ensuring a personalized shopping experience. The company operates both online and through physical stores located in cities such as Bellevue, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Paramus, Oak Brook, Arlington, and Sydney. Over the years, Shoes of Prey has received multiple accolades, including distinctions for Online Retailer of the Year and Store Design of the Year at the World Retail Awards in 2013.

Lever

Series A in 2014
Lever, Inc. is a talent acquisition platform that offers a comprehensive web application designed to streamline the hiring process for organizations. Based in San Francisco, the company provides a suite of tools that facilitate job postings, employee referrals, communication, decision-making, sourcing, interviews, and reporting. Its flagship product, LeverTRM, combines applicant tracking system (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) functionalities, allowing talent teams to effectively manage their hiring goals and foster connections with potential candidates. The platform's features, such as Lever Hire and Lever Nurture, help organizations build a robust talent pipeline and maintain meaningful relationships with candidates. Additionally, Lever Analytics provides customized reports and data visualization to support informed decision-making for hiring managers and executives. With a commitment to inclusivity, Lever aims to reduce hiring bias and has successfully supported the recruitment efforts of over 3,800 global companies.

Narrative

Series B in 2014
Narrative is an innovative market leader in wearable cameras and intelligent image analysis. The Narrative Clip is an automatic, stamp-sized camera that the user clips on to her clothes to capture photos and location data without conscious interaction. Narrative’s image analysis service analyzes the photos and data and serves the user with her most meaningful and memorable moments in a mobile app photo stream. Narrative was founded by Martin Källström, Oskar Kalmaru, Björn Wesén and Simon Pantzare, Sebastian Björkelid March 1, 2012. It is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Sweden (Stockholm and Lund) and the United States (San Francisco). As of April 2014, the company has 45 employees.

Relcy

Venture Round in 2014
Relcy, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a mobile search engine application. Founded in 2013, Relcy’s platform allows users to search across all content on their mobile devices, including apps, in a streamlined and efficient manner. The application leverages a knowledge graph of millions of real-world entities to provide a highly personalized search experience. By incorporating contextual awareness, it helps users find relevant information quickly, whether they are looking for shopping deals, celebrity news, music, movies, or restaurant bookings. Relcy aims to enhance the way individuals interact with digital content on their smartphones.

Affirm

Series A in 2014
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Okta

Series E in 2014
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

DoorDash

Series A in 2014
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Summon

Venture Round in 2014
Summon (formerly InstantCab) gets you a ride instantly. Currently the service operates in San Francisco. Summon operates with both taxis and vetted drivers. When you install the Summon app, you enter in credit or debit card information, and all of the fares and tips are paid off of this card. Summon only charges you for a ride after you have been dropped off at your final destination. The idea for Summon was born while Aarjav waited, with growing desperation, at this bus stop; first for a bus, and soon for a cab. Both were eventually over an hour late. He missed his international flight but found the motivation to start a company!

Tapingo

Series B in 2014
Tapingo provides an application for mobile ordering. Its application also helps to revolutionize commerce. Daniel Almog, Jonathan Ellman, Oren Barzilai, and Udi Oster founded Tapingo in 2012. Its headquarters is in San Francisco in California.

DoorDash

Seed Round in 2013
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.

Okta

Series D in 2013
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Realm

Series A in 2013
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a robust alternative to SQLite and Core Data, facilitating faster application development for users on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm specializes in offering a memory-efficient database that includes features like querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. This innovative platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, effectively saving them time and enabling the creation of enhanced user experiences. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc.

Simpler

Seed Round in 2013
Simpler is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing solutions for the management and digitalization of employee onboarding processes. Recognizing the challenges and inefficiencies often associated with onboarding, Simpler aims to enhance the experience for new hires by offering tools that streamline and improve these procedures. The company was founded with the understanding that effective onboarding is crucial to the success of employees in high-growth environments, addressing the need for better resources in this area.

Okta

Series C in 2012
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Bitly

Series C in 2012
Bitly, Inc. is a link management platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage, shorten, and optimize their links across various channels. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco and Denver, Bitly offers tools for tracking link performance, gathering audience insights, and measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The platform supports branded links that enhance brand visibility and employs HTTP 301 redirects, allowing companies to use custom domains for shortened links. By providing a comprehensive solution for omnichannel campaign tracking, Bitly helps brands improve customer engagement and optimize their marketing strategies. The company serves a global clientele through a network of representatives and offers browser plug-ins and software applications for easy access to its services.

Indiegogo

Series A in 2012
Indiegogo, Inc. is an online crowdfunding platform based in San Francisco, California, established in 2007. It enables individuals, startups, and organizations to raise funds for various projects, including creative, entrepreneurial, and cause-related initiatives. The platform allows campaign owners to seek financial contributions while offering benefits to contributors as a reward for their support. Indiegogo facilitates the generation of pre-sales and feedback from early adopters, helping creators refine their products before production. Additionally, the company provides guidance to individuals and startups on campaign management and strategy, serving a broad range of industries, including retail, energy, healthcare, media, gaming, and software as a service (SaaS).

Peek

Seed Round in 2012
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.

Summon

Seed Round in 2012
Summon (formerly InstantCab) gets you a ride instantly. Currently the service operates in San Francisco. Summon operates with both taxis and vetted drivers. When you install the Summon app, you enter in credit or debit card information, and all of the fares and tips are paid off of this card. Summon only charges you for a ride after you have been dropped off at your final destination. The idea for Summon was born while Aarjav waited, with growing desperation, at this bus stop; first for a bus, and soon for a cab. Both were eventually over an hour late. He missed his international flight but found the motivation to start a company!

Driptech India Pvt

Series A in 2012
Driptech products are ‘Best Value’ for investment by farmers. They deliver the benefits of drip irrigation technology at affordable costs. Our products are highly cost effective compared to the traditional drip irrigation systems. This has been achieved through innovation and product optimisation. Driptech’s break through innovation of Laser-Punched Dripline brought a new paradigm in drip irrigation. It not only made Drip Irrigation affordable but also made it easy to use, maintenance free and energy efficient. The company, originally founded in the USA, has been recently taken over by M/s. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., a global leaders in micro irrigation (please visit www.jains.com).

Kaggle

Series A in 2011
Kaggle Inc. is a prominent platform that facilitates data prediction competitions, allowing organizations to submit their datasets for analysis by a global community of data scientists. Established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Kaggle serves a diverse range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, information technology, and retail. The platform not only hosts competitions but also provides access to datasets, models, and coding resources, enabling users to collaboratively execute and refine their data science projects. Additionally, Kaggle Prospect, one of its offerings, assists companies and government entities in transforming raw data into actionable insights. As a subsidiary of Google, Kaggle continues to foster innovation in data science, positioning itself as a vital resource for professionals seeking to address complex challenges across various industries.

Okta

Series B in 2011
Okta, Inc. is an identity management platform provider catering to a diverse clientele, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies globally. The company's flagship product, the Okta Identity Cloud, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing and securing identities. Key features include Universal Directory for storing user and application profiles, Single Sign-On for simplified access to applications, Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication for enhanced security, and Lifecycle Management for overseeing user identities throughout their lifecycle. Okta also provides API Access Management, Advanced Server Access for cloud infrastructure security, and Access Gateway for integrating on-premise applications. Through these offerings, Okta enables secure connections for employees, partners, and customers, facilitating efficient access to over 5,000 applications from various devices. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Okta aims to accelerate innovation in the identity ecosystem while ensuring safe and easy technology use for its clients.

Realm

Seed Round in 2011
Realm ApS is a mobile database company that provides a robust alternative to SQLite and Core Data, facilitating faster application development for users on Android, iOS, and OSX platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, Realm specializes in offering a memory-efficient database that includes features like querying, relationships, graphs, and thread safety. This innovative platform significantly reduces the amount of code developers need to write, effectively saving them time and enabling the creation of enhanced user experiences. As of May 2019, Realm operates as a subsidiary of MongoDB, Inc.

Meebo

Series D in 2010
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an advertising-supported embedded social media platform aimed at enhancing user engagement across the web. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, integrates into websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to enhance audience interaction by merging content engagement with brand experiences. Additionally, Meebo provides a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, across various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, while also tracking engagement metrics like clicks on shared links. Founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The company has received backing from multiple venture capital firms.

Heysan

Seed Round in 2007
Heysan is a mobile messaging and community platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded through Y Combinator, the company initially focused on facilitating free messaging between phones and computers, effectively bridging instant messaging with SMS. Over time, it expanded its services to create a mobile community, amassing over 1 million users and generating 100 million monthly pageviews. The platform allows users to connect through various accounts, including MSN, AIM, ICQ, Yahoo, and GTalk on mobile devices. In the summer of 2007, Heysan secured seed funding from Khosla Ventures and Atomico. The company was later acquired by Good Technology in May 2009.
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