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

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland JD

COO, Partner, and Managing Director

Brian Byun

Venture Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jon Chu

Partner

Adam Coates Ph.D

Operating Partner

Ardy Daie

Operating Partner

Bryan Gartner

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding General Partner

Vinod Khosla

Managing Director

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Alex Morgan

Partner

Nabeel Quryshi

Associate

Arash Rebek JD

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Leah Scanlan

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner and Investor

Adina Tecklu

Partner

David Weiden

Partner

Reze Wong

Partner

Ece Erdagoz Wyrick

Principal

Past deals in Surveillance

Clear Labs

Series D in 2025
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Paladin Drones

Seed Round in 2024
Paladin Drones Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the capabilities of drones to support first responders during emergencies. Upon receiving a 911 call, Paladin's software automatically dispatches a drone to the incident location, providing immediate situational awareness through a live video feed streamed back to the responders' application. This system simplifies the deployment process by managing various factors in the background, such as security, safety, weather conditions, and route planning, allowing emergency personnel to focus on their critical tasks.

Clear Labs

Series C in 2021
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Clear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Paladin Drones

Seed Round in 2019
Paladin Drones Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2018. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the capabilities of drones to support first responders during emergencies. Upon receiving a 911 call, Paladin's software automatically dispatches a drone to the incident location, providing immediate situational awareness through a live video feed streamed back to the responders' application. This system simplifies the deployment process by managing various factors in the background, such as security, safety, weather conditions, and route planning, allowing emergency personnel to focus on their critical tasks.

Clear Labs

Series B in 2018
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras is a technology company that specializes in automotive security solutions, primarily known for its product, the Owl Car Cam. Founded by Andrew Hodge and Nathan Ackerman in December 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Owl Cameras develops LTE-based security cameras designed to provide comprehensive video recording for vehicles, whether they are in motion or parked. The Owl Car Cam continuously monitors the surroundings of the vehicle, offering features such as live streaming, instant notifications of security events, and access to recorded footage of incidents like crashes or break-ins. This solution aims to enhance the safety and security of car owners by ensuring constant connectivity and real-time information about their vehicles.

Clear Labs

Series B in 2016
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.

Clear Labs

Series A in 2015
Clear Labs is a biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing and data analytics for infectious disease surveillance and food safety testing. Its platforms, Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, enable rapid identification of pathogens, supporting public health initiatives and enhancing safety across various sectors.
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