Khosla Impact

Khosla Impact, established in 2013, is an impact investment firm based in Menlo Park, California. It focuses on assisting high-impact entrepreneurs who develop products and services for the three billion people at the bottom of the world's economic pyramid. The firm invests in for-profit enterprises serving low-income individuals and small businesses in emerging markets, with a primary focus on South Asia. Khosla Impact encourages experimentation and supports entrepreneurs passionate about solving socio-economic challenges through technology and innovative business models.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner and Investor

Peter Buckland

COO, Partner, and Managing Director

Brian Byun

Operating Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jon Chu

Partner and Investor

Ardy Daie

Operating Partner

Ece Erdagoz Wyrick

Principal and Investor

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Vinod Khosla

Managing Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Nicholas Moryl

Associate

Keith Rabois

Managing Director

Arash Rebek

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner and Investor

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Jai Sajnani

Partner and Investor

Leah Scanlan

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner and Investor

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner and Investor

Adina Tecklu

Partner and Investor

David Weiden

Managing Director

Reze Wong

Partner

Adam Coates

Operating Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Past deals in Facial Recognition

Loti

Series A in 2025
Loti is a pioneering identity management solution focused on protecting individuals' identities online. The platform employs advanced facial recognition technology and automated processes to detect unauthorized uses of an individual's likeness, including deep fakes and other privacy infringements. By scanning the internet for instances of identity misappropriation, Loti empowers users to maintain control over their digital identity, ensuring their images are not misused without consent. The system facilitates the monitoring, reporting, and issuing of takedown notices, allowing for prompt action against unauthorized content across various online platforms. Committed to privacy, security, and ethical practices, Loti prioritizes the rights and consent of individuals while implementing robust technology to combat identity misuse.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Series A in 2021
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.

Paravision

Series B in 2017
Paravision is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing advanced face recognition software, primarily for security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Ever AI until its rebranding in 2019, Paravision leverages deep learning to create industry-leading Vision AI solutions. The company's technology enhances security and user experience by offering capabilities such as age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, facilitating personalized customer interactions and improved security measures. Paravision's commitment to innovation is evident in its high rankings in various NIST evaluations, where it has demonstrated exceptional performance in face recognition accuracy, security, and convenience across diverse identity-centric applications worldwide. With a focus on modular and scalable solutions, Paravision aims to set new standards in face recognition technology.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Pre Seed Round in 2017
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.

Paravision

Series A in 2016
Paravision is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing advanced face recognition software, primarily for security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Ever AI until its rebranding in 2019, Paravision leverages deep learning to create industry-leading Vision AI solutions. The company's technology enhances security and user experience by offering capabilities such as age, gender, emotion, and ethnicity detection, facilitating personalized customer interactions and improved security measures. Paravision's commitment to innovation is evident in its high rankings in various NIST evaluations, where it has demonstrated exceptional performance in face recognition accuracy, security, and convenience across diverse identity-centric applications worldwide. With a focus on modular and scalable solutions, Paravision aims to set new standards in face recognition technology.
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