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 Open Source

Mooncake Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Mooncake Labs is building the modern lakehouse for every developer and application. We are an open source studio based in SF.

Loft Labs

Series A in 2024
DevSpace is an open-source developer tool designed for the Kubernetes system, enabling teams to collaborate effectively within shared clusters. Developed by Loft Labs, DevSpace allows organizations to scale self-service access to Kubernetes, accommodating anywhere from a handful to thousands of engineers. The tool facilitates the addition of team members and the creation of isolated namespaces for different users and workloads, which helps clients organize their online workspaces efficiently. By providing secure access to cloud resources, DevSpace supports the transition to cloud-native engineering practices, fostering a collaborative environment for software development.

OpenTrons

Series C in 2021
Opentrons is a company that specializes in the development of automated laboratory equipment, particularly pipetting robots designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of scientific experiments. By utilizing open-source technology and the Python programming language, Opentrons enables researchers to automate various laboratory processes, thereby reducing the potential for human error and expediting experimental workflows. Their product offerings include lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all aimed at facilitating a more efficient and accurate research environment.

GitLab

Series D in 2018
GitLab Inc. is a software development company that provides a comprehensive DevSecOps platform designed to enhance the software development lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GitLab offers its services through a single application, which includes tools for version control, continuous integration and deployment, code reviews, issue tracking, and collaboration. This unified platform allows organizations to efficiently plan, build, secure, and deploy software while ensuring visibility and control throughout the process. GitLab serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, with an estimated 30 million registered users globally. The company operates on an all-remote model, employing over 1,350 team members across more than 65 countries. GitLab is built on open-source principles and benefits from a vibrant community of developers, continuously driving innovations in the DevOps space.

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.

OpenTrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company that specializes in the development of automated laboratory equipment, particularly pipetting robots designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of scientific experiments. By utilizing open-source technology and the Python programming language, Opentrons enables researchers to automate various laboratory processes, thereby reducing the potential for human error and expediting experimental workflows. Their product offerings include lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all aimed at facilitating a more efficient and accurate research environment.

Big Switch Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and agility for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of solutions including the Big Monitoring Fabric, which serves as a network packet broker for security chaining and visibility, and the Big Cloud Fabric, a software-defined networking solution compatible with various cloud environments such as VMware and OpenStack. These products facilitate improved networking capabilities in on-premises, public, and multi-cloud settings. Big Switch Networks has established partnerships with industry leaders like Dell EMC and HPE, and actively contributes to open-source networking communities. The company also has operations in Japan and maintains a presence in over 25 countries, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative networking solutions.

GitLab

Series B in 2016
GitLab Inc. is a software development company that provides a comprehensive DevSecOps platform designed to enhance the software development lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GitLab offers its services through a single application, which includes tools for version control, continuous integration and deployment, code reviews, issue tracking, and collaboration. This unified platform allows organizations to efficiently plan, build, secure, and deploy software while ensuring visibility and control throughout the process. GitLab serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, with an estimated 30 million registered users globally. The company operates on an all-remote model, employing over 1,350 team members across more than 65 countries. GitLab is built on open-source principles and benefits from a vibrant community of developers, continuously driving innovations in the DevOps space.

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.

Big Switch Networks

Series C in 2016
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and agility for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of solutions including the Big Monitoring Fabric, which serves as a network packet broker for security chaining and visibility, and the Big Cloud Fabric, a software-defined networking solution compatible with various cloud environments such as VMware and OpenStack. These products facilitate improved networking capabilities in on-premises, public, and multi-cloud settings. Big Switch Networks has established partnerships with industry leaders like Dell EMC and HPE, and actively contributes to open-source networking communities. The company also has operations in Japan and maintains a presence in over 25 countries, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative networking solutions.

GitLab

Series A in 2015
GitLab Inc. is a software development company that provides a comprehensive DevSecOps platform designed to enhance the software development lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GitLab offers its services through a single application, which includes tools for version control, continuous integration and deployment, code reviews, issue tracking, and collaboration. This unified platform allows organizations to efficiently plan, build, secure, and deploy software while ensuring visibility and control throughout the process. GitLab serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, with an estimated 30 million registered users globally. The company operates on an all-remote model, employing over 1,350 team members across more than 65 countries. GitLab is built on open-source principles and benefits from a vibrant community of developers, continuously driving innovations in the DevOps space.

littleBits Electronics

Series B in 2015
littleBits Electronics Inc. specializes in developing electronic building blocks that easily snap together using magnets, allowing users to create, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with various functions, hardware development kits, and accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, keyboards, toggle switches, and light sensors. With an open-source library featuring over 60 electronic modules, littleBits encourages users to view, download, share designs, and create their own custom modules. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

GitLab

Seed Round in 2015
GitLab Inc. is a software development company that provides a comprehensive DevSecOps platform designed to enhance the software development lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, GitLab offers its services through a single application, which includes tools for version control, continuous integration and deployment, code reviews, issue tracking, and collaboration. This unified platform allows organizations to efficiently plan, build, secure, and deploy software while ensuring visibility and control throughout the process. GitLab serves a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to large enterprises, with an estimated 30 million registered users globally. The company operates on an all-remote model, employing over 1,350 team members across more than 65 countries. GitLab is built on open-source principles and benefits from a vibrant community of developers, continuously driving innovations in the DevOps space.

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.

littleBits Electronics

Series A in 2013
littleBits Electronics Inc. specializes in developing electronic building blocks that easily snap together using magnets, allowing users to create, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with various functions, hardware development kits, and accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, keyboards, toggle switches, and light sensors. With an open-source library featuring over 60 electronic modules, littleBits encourages users to view, download, share designs, and create their own custom modules. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

Neverware

Seed Round in 2013
Neverware specializes in developing desktop operating systems aimed at enhancing security and manageability. Its primary product, the CloudReady operating system, allows educational institutions and enterprises to convert their existing computers into efficient, secure, and user-friendly devices. Built on an open-source architecture derived from Google's Chromium OS, CloudReady is lightweight and compatible with a wide range of hardware, making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to modernize their technology infrastructure without significant investment in new equipment.

Big Switch Networks

Series B in 2012
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and agility for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of solutions including the Big Monitoring Fabric, which serves as a network packet broker for security chaining and visibility, and the Big Cloud Fabric, a software-defined networking solution compatible with various cloud environments such as VMware and OpenStack. These products facilitate improved networking capabilities in on-premises, public, and multi-cloud settings. Big Switch Networks has established partnerships with industry leaders like Dell EMC and HPE, and actively contributes to open-source networking communities. The company also has operations in Japan and maintains a presence in over 25 countries, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative networking solutions.

Contrail Systems

Series A in 2012
Contrail Systems is a startup focused on software-defined networking (SDN) by developing an open-source network virtualization platform. It offers intelligent networking, increased security, and advanced analytics—all with automation—for multi-cloud and telco cloud. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

littleBits Electronics

Series A in 2012
littleBits Electronics Inc. specializes in developing electronic building blocks that easily snap together using magnets, allowing users to create, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with various functions, hardware development kits, and accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, keyboards, toggle switches, and light sensors. With an open-source library featuring over 60 electronic modules, littleBits encourages users to view, download, share designs, and create their own custom modules. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

Big Switch Networks

Series A in 2011
Big Switch Networks Inc. specializes in data center networking technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and agility for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of solutions including the Big Monitoring Fabric, which serves as a network packet broker for security chaining and visibility, and the Big Cloud Fabric, a software-defined networking solution compatible with various cloud environments such as VMware and OpenStack. These products facilitate improved networking capabilities in on-premises, public, and multi-cloud settings. Big Switch Networks has established partnerships with industry leaders like Dell EMC and HPE, and actively contributes to open-source networking communities. The company also has operations in Japan and maintains a presence in over 25 countries, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative networking solutions.
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