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 Facial Recognition

Loti

Series A in 2025
Loti is an innovative identity management solution that safeguards individuals' online identities using advanced facial recognition technology. It proactively detects and manages instances of unauthorized use of someone's face, deep fakes, adult content, and other privacy infringements across the internet. Loti empowers users to control their digital identity by streamlining the process of monitoring, reporting, and issuing DMCA takedown notices.

Loti

Seed Round in 2024
Loti is an innovative identity management solution that safeguards individuals' online identities using advanced facial recognition technology. It proactively detects and manages instances of unauthorized use of someone's face, deep fakes, adult content, and other privacy infringements across the internet. Loti empowers users to control their digital identity by streamlining the process of monitoring, reporting, and issuing DMCA takedown notices.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Series A in 2021
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

Paravision

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Paravision specializes in developing advanced face recognition software. Trusted globally by security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms, their industry-leading Vision AI software delivers frictionless experiences and comprehensive safety through modular, scalable toolsets.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

Paravision

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Paravision specializes in developing advanced face recognition software. Trusted globally by security device manufacturers, solution providers, systems integrators, and financial services firms, their industry-leading Vision AI software delivers frictionless experiences and comprehensive safety through modular, scalable toolsets.
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