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.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Nessan Bermingham Ph.D

Operating Partner

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland JD

General Partner and COO

Past deals in Digital Media

Cartwheel

Seed Round in 2024
Cartwheel is a technology company that specializes in a text-to-animation platform. Users can input text to generate animations for various applications, such as videos, games, and social media, without requiring prior animation experience. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate creative storytelling more efficiently.

Inkitt

Series C in 2024
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Bold

Series A in 2023
Bold is an at-home digital fitness program designed to help older adults live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. As a member, you’ll enjoy instant access to expert trainers, scientific assessments, and personalized workout plans to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance — so you can chase the life you want, at any age.

Sagespot

Seed Round in 2023
SageSpot operates a subscription-based social media platform aimed at creators and their followers. The platform enables creators to turn their audience into paid subscribers, fostering dedicated communities where followers can access high-quality content and engage with one another. Users have the opportunity to explore their interests through tailored communities established by their favorite creators, allowing for in-depth discussions and meaningful interactions. This approach not only enhances the connection between creators and their audiences but also facilitates the formation of friendships and conversations within the digital realm.

Light Field Lab

Series B in 2023
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

Bubbles

Seed Round in 2022
Bubbles is a contextual collaboration tool that enables users to communicate asynchronously by tagging content directly on their screens. The platform facilitates discussions in-context through screen, video, and audio messages, allowing team members to capture, comment, and share information without the need for account creation or installation. Bubbles promotes organic growth and viral engagement rather than relying on paid advertising. It is actively engaged on various social media platforms, including Medium, Twitter, and Product Hunt, to enhance its visibility and user interaction.

Simplified

Seed Round in 2021
Simplified is an AI-powered platform that provides an all-in-one solution for content creation and marketing. It enables teams and businesses to design, create videos, write copy, and manage social media seamlessly, all within a single application. With features such as a video editor, graphic design tools, and a social media scheduler, Simplified enhances productivity by streamlining the content creation process. The platform offers a variety of customizable templates to ensure consistent and on-brand content across various channels. By allowing users to create brand assets and videos without extensive manual editing, Simplified facilitates faster and more efficient audience engagement.

Sagespot

Seed Round in 2021
SageSpot operates a subscription-based social media platform aimed at creators and their followers. The platform enables creators to turn their audience into paid subscribers, fostering dedicated communities where followers can access high-quality content and engage with one another. Users have the opportunity to explore their interests through tailored communities established by their favorite creators, allowing for in-depth discussions and meaningful interactions. This approach not only enhances the connection between creators and their audiences but also facilitates the formation of friendships and conversations within the digital realm.

Bold

Seed Round in 2021
Bold is an at-home digital fitness program designed to help older adults live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. As a member, you’ll enjoy instant access to expert trainers, scientific assessments, and personalized workout plans to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance — so you can chase the life you want, at any age.

WaveOne

Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

Light Field Lab

Seed Round in 2018
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

WaveOne

Seed Round in 2016
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

60db

Seed Round in 2016
60dB is a mobile application that curates and streams short-form audio stories, offering a diverse range of content including news, sports, entertainment, and business. By aggregating audio stories from well-known brands like Vox and Recode, 60dB provides users with a personalized radio experience tailored to their interests. The platform focuses on delivering engaging audio content in a convenient format, enabling users to access a variety of stories from different publishers in a single location. This innovative approach seeks to redefine radio for the digital age, catering to the evolving preferences of modern listeners.

Scribd

Series D in 2015
Scribd is a subscription-based digital library that provides unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, articles, and documents across devices. The service brings together books, audiobooks and journalism with user-generated content, enabling readers, students and professionals to read or listen on Android and iOS devices as well as personal computers. It operates a freemium model and offers a large library of premium content designed to help users access knowledge and inspiration. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Scribd serves a global audience by delivering a multi-format reading experience across devices.

Wattpad

Series C in 2014
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Wattpad

Venture Round in 2012
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

Wattpad

Series B in 2012
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2006 by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen. It operates an online social storytelling platform that connects a global community of over 65 million users who engage with original stories for more than 20 billion minutes each month. The flagship app allows users to read and write stories, fostering collaboration through comments and multimedia features. In addition to its main platform, Wattpad has developed Tap, a product offering short, chat-based stories in multiple languages. The company also includes Wattpad Studios, which collaborates with industry partners to adapt stories for film, television, digital, and print formats. Furthermore, Wattpad Brand Solutions provides advertising products aimed at engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

YuMe

Venture Round in 2012
YuMe, Inc. is a digital video brand advertising company that provides solutions for advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices globally, YuMe specializes in programmatic brand advertising that enhances brand favorability and drives sales. The company offers a technology platform designed to simplify the complexities of delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns. It also provides software for monetizing professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By matching relevant audiences through partnerships with digital media properties, YuMe enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target demographics. In 2018, YuMe became a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.

Miso

Series B in 2011
Miso operates a second screen application designed to enhance the television viewing experience by making it more interactive and social. Available on various platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web, Miso allows users to check in to their favorite shows and episodes, earning points and unlocking virtual badges as they engage with content. The app fosters community interaction by enabling users to compare their viewing habits with friends and see what others in the Miso community are watching. Additionally, Miso integrates with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to share their viewing activities instantly. The platform also offers features for personalizing profiles and content, making the overall TV watching experience more tailored to individual preferences.

Storify

Series A in 2011
Storify is an online platform that enables users to create compelling narratives by curating content from various social media sources, including Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The service allows individuals and organizations to collect and organize photos, videos, and quotes into cohesive stories that can be easily embedded and shared. This functionality is particularly useful for documenting events such as news coverage, conferences, product launches, and personal celebrations. By transforming fleeting social media posts into lasting stories, Storify helps users effectively capture and communicate their experiences.

Vox Media

Series C in 2010
Vox Media is a prominent media company that specializes in creating, publishing, and distributing online content tailored to young adults globally. Founded in 2012, it operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including SB Nation, which focuses on sports and fan communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, aimed at adult gamers; Vox.com, which covers news and interests; Eater, centered on food and dining; Racked, which focuses on shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, dedicated to real estate and home; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media encompasses Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and offers advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York City, Vox Media is committed to sustainable editorial practices and responsible industry leadership.

Veebeam

Series B in 2010
Veebeam Ltd. is a technology company specializing in wireless technologies and products designed to facilitate video streaming and wireless applications. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Veebeam develops software for streaming HD audio and video content from set-top boxes to televisions, alongside designing embedded hardware systems for the consumer electronics sector. The company offers a range of products, including Veebeam VideoCaster software, which allows users to stream content from PCs to TVs, and solutions such as Veebeam HD and Veebeam SD that simplify access to various internet video platforms. Additionally, Veebeam provides in-home video solutions utilizing DLNA/UPnP protocols for seamless streaming between networked devices. Its products are compatible with multiple operating systems and are distributed to OEMs and service providers via online retail platforms in several countries. Veebeam was formerly known as Staccato Communications Limited and underwent a name change in April 2010. However, as of October 28, 2013, the company is in liquidation.

AdReady

Series C in 2010
AdReady, a division of CPXi, specializes in providing a comprehensive programmatic display advertising platform tailored for mid-size to large advertisers and agencies. The company integrates the efficiency and precision of programmatic display with innovative creative solutions, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. AdReady's platform facilitates campaign creation and management for advertisers, while also assisting publishers with advertisement operations, trafficking, and billing. By collaborating with leading demand sources, major display publishers, and advanced data providers, AdReady ensures that display advertising is accessible to a wide range of marketers, agencies, and publishers, thereby maximizing marketing budgets and return on investment.

YuMe

Venture Round in 2010
YuMe, Inc. is a digital video brand advertising company that provides solutions for advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices globally, YuMe specializes in programmatic brand advertising that enhances brand favorability and drives sales. The company offers a technology platform designed to simplify the complexities of delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns. It also provides software for monetizing professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By matching relevant audiences through partnerships with digital media properties, YuMe enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target demographics. In 2018, YuMe became a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.

YuMe

Series C in 2009
YuMe, Inc. is a digital video brand advertising company that provides solutions for advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices globally, YuMe specializes in programmatic brand advertising that enhances brand favorability and drives sales. The company offers a technology platform designed to simplify the complexities of delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns. It also provides software for monetizing professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By matching relevant audiences through partnerships with digital media properties, YuMe enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target demographics. In 2018, YuMe became a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.

WideOrbit

Series D in 2008
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology, catering to broadcast television, cable networks, and radio stations. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline operations and enhance revenue across various media channels. Its flagship products include WO Traffic, which manages advertisement sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV for local TV stations; and WO Analytics, which provides insights into pricing and sales performance. Additionally, WideOrbit offers tools for digital audio monetization, programmatic sales, and content management, serving over 6,000 clients, including major networks such as ABC/Disney and NBC Universal. The company also provides implementation and consulting services, establishing itself as the system of record for substantial annual advertising expenditures. With additional offices in London and Paris, WideOrbit continues to innovate in the advertising technology space.

WideOrbit

Series C in 2008
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology, catering to broadcast television, cable networks, and radio stations. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline operations and enhance revenue across various media channels. Its flagship products include WO Traffic, which manages advertisement sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV for local TV stations; and WO Analytics, which provides insights into pricing and sales performance. Additionally, WideOrbit offers tools for digital audio monetization, programmatic sales, and content management, serving over 6,000 clients, including major networks such as ABC/Disney and NBC Universal. The company also provides implementation and consulting services, establishing itself as the system of record for substantial annual advertising expenditures. With additional offices in London and Paris, WideOrbit continues to innovate in the advertising technology space.

AdReady

Series B in 2007
AdReady, a division of CPXi, specializes in providing a comprehensive programmatic display advertising platform tailored for mid-size to large advertisers and agencies. The company integrates the efficiency and precision of programmatic display with innovative creative solutions, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. AdReady's platform facilitates campaign creation and management for advertisers, while also assisting publishers with advertisement operations, trafficking, and billing. By collaborating with leading demand sources, major display publishers, and advanced data providers, AdReady ensures that display advertising is accessible to a wide range of marketers, agencies, and publishers, thereby maximizing marketing budgets and return on investment.

YuMe

Series B in 2007
YuMe, Inc. is a digital video brand advertising company that provides solutions for advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices globally, YuMe specializes in programmatic brand advertising that enhances brand favorability and drives sales. The company offers a technology platform designed to simplify the complexities of delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns. It also provides software for monetizing professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By matching relevant audiences through partnerships with digital media properties, YuMe enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target demographics. In 2018, YuMe became a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.

YuMe

Series A in 2007
YuMe, Inc. is a digital video brand advertising company that provides solutions for advertisers to reach targeted audiences across various internet-connected devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices globally, YuMe specializes in programmatic brand advertising that enhances brand favorability and drives sales. The company offers a technology platform designed to simplify the complexities of delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns. It also provides software for monetizing professionally-produced content and applications for digital media properties. By matching relevant audiences through partnerships with digital media properties, YuMe enables advertisers to effectively connect with their target demographics. In 2018, YuMe became a subsidiary of RhythmOne plc.

Cartwheel

Cartwheel is a technology company that specializes in a text-to-animation platform. Users can input text to generate animations for various applications, such as videos, games, and social media, without requiring prior animation experience. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate creative storytelling more efficiently.
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