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 3D Printing

Daedalus

Series A in 2024
Daedalus is building the world’s most advanced factories for precision components. With $40M in funding from Khosla Ventures, Addition, NGP Capital and Y Combinator, and a team from OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Blue Horizon, we’re building software-defined factories where we’re producing parts for companies in semiconductor, aerospace, medical, energy, defense and more.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2023
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

Daedalus

Seed Round in 2023
Daedalus is building the world’s most advanced factories for precision components. With $40M in funding from Khosla Ventures, Addition, NGP Capital and Y Combinator, and a team from OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Blue Horizon, we’re building software-defined factories where we’re producing parts for companies in semiconductor, aerospace, medical, energy, defense and more.

Prellis Biologics

Series C in 2022
Prellis Biologics, Inc. specializes in creating human tissues for drug development and the eventual production of human organs for transplantation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs advanced bioprinting technology to develop vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to overcome the challenges associated with microvasculature. Its innovative products include TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X. Prellis Biologics also focuses on accurately replicating the human immune response through lymph node organoids, which can be utilized for various applications such as antibody discovery and immunogenicity assessment. By addressing critical issues in early-stage drug development and translational pharmacology, Prellis Biologics seeks to improve patient outcomes in healthcare.

VitroLabs

Series A in 2022
VitroLabs, Inc. is a startup based in San Jose, California, specializing in 3D tissue engineering and biomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a scalable platform that utilizes advanced stem cell technologies to create authentic, lab-grown leather and other biomaterials. VitroLabs aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal-derived products, enabling fashion brands and interior designers to manufacture high-quality items without the ethical and environmental concerns associated with animal agriculture. By leveraging the latest advancements in stem cell research, VitroLabs is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the biomaterials industry.

Prellis Biologics

Series B in 2021
Prellis Biologics, Inc. specializes in creating human tissues for drug development and the eventual production of human organs for transplantation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs advanced bioprinting technology to develop vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to overcome the challenges associated with microvasculature. Its innovative products include TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X. Prellis Biologics also focuses on accurately replicating the human immune response through lymph node organoids, which can be utilized for various applications such as antibody discovery and immunogenicity assessment. By addressing critical issues in early-stage drug development and translational pharmacology, Prellis Biologics seeks to improve patient outcomes in healthcare.

Velo3D

Post in 2021
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically in the 3D printing of metal components. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers an integrated solution that includes the Sapphire Printer, a laser powder bed fusion system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, alongside the Flow print preparation software and the Assure quality assurance system. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures, enhancing the manufacturing process for industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Velo3D's technology aims to improve performance, reduce costs, and expedite the production timeline of high-value metal parts, ensuring quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing process.

VitroLabs

Series A in 2021
VitroLabs, Inc. is a startup based in San Jose, California, specializing in 3D tissue engineering and biomaterials. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a scalable platform that utilizes advanced stem cell technologies to create authentic, lab-grown leather and other biomaterials. VitroLabs aims to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional animal-derived products, enabling fashion brands and interior designers to manufacture high-quality items without the ethical and environmental concerns associated with animal agriculture. By leveraging the latest advancements in stem cell research, VitroLabs is positioned at the forefront of innovation in the biomaterials industry.

AREVO

Venture Round in 2021
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

Briefcase Biotec

Seed Round in 2021
Briefcase Biotec develops KiloBaser, a Nespresso machine of DNA synthesis - enabling cutting edge research without detours. KiloBaser is a device for printing short synthetic DNA sequences. It enables individual scientists to easily produce the DNA they need on their desktops, while speeding up production of the basics for all genetic engineering and synthetic biology research and development. Headquartered in Graz, Steiermark, KiloBaser was founded in 2013 by Martin Jost and Alexander Murer.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

AREVO

Series B in 2020
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Velo3D

Series D in 2020
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically in the 3D printing of metal components. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers an integrated solution that includes the Sapphire Printer, a laser powder bed fusion system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, alongside the Flow print preparation software and the Assure quality assurance system. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures, enhancing the manufacturing process for industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Velo3D's technology aims to improve performance, reduce costs, and expedite the production timeline of high-value metal parts, ensuring quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing process.

Casca

Venture Round in 2019
Casca Designs Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling custom-made footwear and socks. Founded in 2017, Casca uses proprietary technologies, including Lift OS and 3D printing, to create personalized shoes designed for optimal fit and comfort. One of its notable products is the Avro sneaker, which features a custom 3D-printed insole tailored to individual arch and foot measurements. Customers can customize their footwear through a dedicated app, available on both iOS and Android, with the final products delivered within 14 days. Casca's offerings include a range of models, such as Avro, Avro Knit, Footb3d, Kepler, and Pascal, all made from durable and waterproof materials, ensuring high performance and versatility for everyday use. The company sells its products online, emphasizing both quality and user-centric design.

Mighty Buildings

Series A in 2019
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

Prellis Biologics

Series A in 2019
Prellis Biologics, Inc. specializes in creating human tissues for drug development and the eventual production of human organs for transplantation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs advanced bioprinting technology to develop vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to overcome the challenges associated with microvasculature. Its innovative products include TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X. Prellis Biologics also focuses on accurately replicating the human immune response through lymph node organoids, which can be utilized for various applications such as antibody discovery and immunogenicity assessment. By addressing critical issues in early-stage drug development and translational pharmacology, Prellis Biologics seeks to improve patient outcomes in healthcare.

Digital Alloys

Series B in 2018
Digital Alloys develops high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that print production quality parts, in almost any metal, at a fraction of the cost of other systems, making metal 3D metal printing economical for a greatly expanded mix of applications. Digital Alloys metal 3D printers have the unique ability to mix multiple metals in a solid part, enabling customers to push the limits of design and create new products with optimized thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. It was formed in January 2017 as a spinout from the NVLabs division of New Valence Robotics, Inc. (NVBOTS). The company is led by an experienced management team, and backed by Khosla Ventures. Digital Alloys is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

AREVO

Series B in 2018
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Mighty Buildings

Venture Round in 2018
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a construction technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing 3D printed custom homes, aiming to disrupt the residential housing market through innovative techniques. Utilizing a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which resembles synthetic stone, Mighty Buildings enhances the construction process by making it faster and eliminating waste. LSM also offers better temperature regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. In addition to 3D printing, Mighty Buildings employs robotics and automation to develop prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes. The company's approach to modular construction is designed to provide affordable smart housing solutions while supporting urban development.

Velo3D

Series C in 2018
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically in the 3D printing of metal components. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers an integrated solution that includes the Sapphire Printer, a laser powder bed fusion system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, alongside the Flow print preparation software and the Assure quality assurance system. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures, enhancing the manufacturing process for industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Velo3D's technology aims to improve performance, reduce costs, and expedite the production timeline of high-value metal parts, ensuring quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing process.

Digital Alloys

Series A in 2017
Digital Alloys develops high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that print production quality parts, in almost any metal, at a fraction of the cost of other systems, making metal 3D metal printing economical for a greatly expanded mix of applications. Digital Alloys metal 3D printers have the unique ability to mix multiple metals in a solid part, enabling customers to push the limits of design and create new products with optimized thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. It was formed in January 2017 as a spinout from the NVLabs division of New Valence Robotics, Inc. (NVBOTS). The company is led by an experienced management team, and backed by Khosla Ventures. Digital Alloys is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Velo3D

Series B in 2016
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically in the 3D printing of metal components. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers an integrated solution that includes the Sapphire Printer, a laser powder bed fusion system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, alongside the Flow print preparation software and the Assure quality assurance system. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures, enhancing the manufacturing process for industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Velo3D's technology aims to improve performance, reduce costs, and expedite the production timeline of high-value metal parts, ensuring quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing process.

AREVO

Series A in 2016
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Avametric

Series A in 2016
Avametric, Inc. is a fashion software company specializing in cloth simulation technology that allows users to create digital garments for the fashion and apparel industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Avametric's platform uses body size and shape measurements shared by users to generate accurate 3D renderings of apparel and accessories. This technology enables brands to provide customizable digital body models for web, mobile, and augmented reality applications, effectively replicating the in-store fitting room experience online. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in garment design and development while offering automated content creation for brands and retail e-commerce tools. As of October 2018, Avametric operates as a subsidiary of Gerber Technology LLC.

Avametric

Series A in 2015
Avametric, Inc. is a fashion software company specializing in cloth simulation technology that allows users to create digital garments for the fashion and apparel industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Avametric's platform uses body size and shape measurements shared by users to generate accurate 3D renderings of apparel and accessories. This technology enables brands to provide customizable digital body models for web, mobile, and augmented reality applications, effectively replicating the in-store fitting room experience online. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in garment design and development while offering automated content creation for brands and retail e-commerce tools. As of October 2018, Avametric operates as a subsidiary of Gerber Technology LLC.

Klarismo

Seed Round in 2015
Klarismo Limited, based in London, specializes in body analysis through advanced 3D body scanning technology. The company provides health-conscious consumers and amateur athletes with a unique service that transforms full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans into detailed 3D virtual models. These models offer accurate volumetric measurements of muscle and fat tissues, allowing users to explore and understand their body composition in depth. With annotated information, individuals can learn about different body parts and monitor changes over time, making it easier to assess the effectiveness of their fitness or diet regimens. Klarismo also supports private medical imaging centers by optimizing their asset utilization and contributing to a database of full-body MRI scans for medical research. Founded in 2014, Klarismo is committed to enhancing users' health and fitness insights through innovative technology.

Velo3D

Series A in 2015
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically in the 3D printing of metal components. Founded in 2014 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers an integrated solution that includes the Sapphire Printer, a laser powder bed fusion system designed for support-free metal 3D printing, alongside the Flow print preparation software and the Assure quality assurance system. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures, enhancing the manufacturing process for industries such as aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Velo3D's technology aims to improve performance, reduce costs, and expedite the production timeline of high-value metal parts, ensuring quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing process.

Feetz

Seed Round in 2015
Feetz Inc. specializes in custom-made footwear, utilizing 3D printing technology to create shoes tailored to individual foot measurements. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a variety of styles, colors, and patterns to accommodate different foot shapes and sizes, including those with specific needs such as bunions or high arches. Feetz emphasizes sustainability by using recycled and recyclable materials in its manufacturing process and avoids harmful chemicals. Customers have the option to purchase these custom shoes through various retailers, distributors, and online platforms, enabling them to design footwear that is not only comfortable but also environmentally friendly.

Avametric

Seed Round in 2014
Avametric, Inc. is a fashion software company specializing in cloth simulation technology that allows users to create digital garments for the fashion and apparel industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Avametric's platform uses body size and shape measurements shared by users to generate accurate 3D renderings of apparel and accessories. This technology enables brands to provide customizable digital body models for web, mobile, and augmented reality applications, effectively replicating the in-store fitting room experience online. The company focuses on enhancing efficiency in garment design and development while offering automated content creation for brands and retail e-commerce tools. As of October 2018, Avametric operates as a subsidiary of Gerber Technology LLC.
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