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

Jonathan Chu

Partner and Investor

Ardy Daie

Operating Partner

Ece Erdagoz Wyrick

Principal and Investor

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon MD

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 and Investor

Jai Sajnani

Partner

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

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Adam Coates

Operating Partner

Past deals in Wellness

HealthifyMe

Series D in 2024
HealthifyMe is a fitness application that supports users in achieving their health and weight loss objectives through digital platforms, including computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 and based in Bangalore, India, the application allows users to track calories, nutrition, and fitness activities while monitoring their weight and overall health. It also enables users to set personalized health goals and access expert advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers. The platform features an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to help users manage their dietary intake and receive tailored online fitness consultations. Through its comprehensive tools and expert guidance, HealthifyMe aims to enhance individual wellness and promote healthier lifestyles.

Synex Medical

Series A in 2024
Synex Medical is a company focused on advancing health monitoring technology through non-invasive blood testing. It has developed a portable device that utilizes a miniaturized magnetic resonance system to measure blood metabolites without the need for skin penetration. This innovative approach employs only magnets and radio waves, ensuring no adverse health effects for users. By accurately measuring critical metabolites such as glucose, lactate, and ketones, Synex Medical's technology empowers individuals to monitor their health proactively and make informed decisions about their well-being.

Forward

Series E in 2023
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

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.

HealthifyMe

Series D in 2023
HealthifyMe is a fitness application that supports users in achieving their health and weight loss objectives through digital platforms, including computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 and based in Bangalore, India, the application allows users to track calories, nutrition, and fitness activities while monitoring their weight and overall health. It also enables users to set personalized health goals and access expert advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers. The platform features an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to help users manage their dietary intake and receive tailored online fitness consultations. Through its comprehensive tools and expert guidance, HealthifyMe aims to enhance individual wellness and promote healthier lifestyles.

Gather Health

Series A in 2023
Gather Health is an international healthcare technology company dedicated to empowering chronic disease patients to enhance their health. The company develops mobile and cloud-based healthcare applications that utilize cutting-edge medical and behavioral research to motivate and educate patients. By connecting physicians, patients, their families, and communities, Gather Health aims to provide continuous and holistic care that leads to improved health outcomes. The rise in chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension has created a pressing need for effective patient care solutions, especially given the shortage of healthcare providers. Gather Health's flagship product, the Gather Health Diabetes platform, is currently utilized by physicians and patients in various cities across Hong Kong and India, including Mumbai and Bangalore, demonstrating positive health outcomes for users. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in Beijing, New York, and India, the company boasts a diverse team of clinicians, health experts, interaction designers, and engineers experienced in the global healthcare landscape.

Quell

Series A in 2023
Quell, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an immersive fitness game that combines exercise with interactive gameplay. The company's product includes a low-cost wearable device featuring smart resistance bands, which guides users through engaging combat workouts at home. Quell's unique approach to fitness allows players to achieve their fitness goals while enjoying an intense workout within a virtual fantasy world. The startup charges a monthly fee to provide fresh content, positioning itself as a blend of Peloton and gaming experiences.

Good Health Company (Clinic) (GHC)

Series A in 2022
Mars is a men's wellness brand. The company provides hair, beard, skin, performance and wellness products. Mars was established on January 31, 2021 by Samarth Sindhi in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Faeth Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

Cor

Series A in 2022
COR helps you implement globally-proven healthy lifestyle practices, then shows you a totally new type of data about how your body responds. Optimize your lifestyle and discover the impact of different daily customs with precise, science-based self-knowledge.

Faeth Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

HealthifyMe

Series C in 2021
HealthifyMe is a fitness application that supports users in achieving their health and weight loss objectives through digital platforms, including computers and smartphones. Launched in 2012 and based in Bangalore, India, the application allows users to track calories, nutrition, and fitness activities while monitoring their weight and overall health. It also enables users to set personalized health goals and access expert advice from nutritionists and fitness trainers. The platform features an artificial intelligence-powered fitness coach that uses automated analytics to help users manage their dietary intake and receive tailored online fitness consultations. Through its comprehensive tools and expert guidance, HealthifyMe aims to enhance individual wellness and promote healthier lifestyles.

Good Health Company (Clinic) (GHC)

Seed Round in 2021
Mars is a men's wellness brand. The company provides hair, beard, skin, performance and wellness products. Mars was established on January 31, 2021 by Samarth Sindhi in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Hello Heart

Series C in 2021
Hello Heart Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing digital health solutions. Its flagship product is Hello Heart, a mobile application designed to empower individuals to manage their heart health effectively. The app enables users to track their blood pressure and weight, providing real-time personalized tips based on clinical guidelines. Employers can also utilize this platform to proactively manage employee health risks associated with high blood pressure, fostering behavior change and preventing serious health issues.

StimScience

Seed Round in 2021
StimScience is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the commercialization of neuroscience and sleep research through innovative products and services. Founded in 2017, the company has assembled a team of experts, including esteemed scientists and professionals with backgrounds at Fitbit, Google, and Samsung, to address the critical issue of sleep health. StimScience develops advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, such as Somnee, aimed at improving sleep quality and helping individuals achieve restorative rest. By leveraging their expertise in transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) technologies, including transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial alternating current stimulation, they are equipped to tackle the widespread challenges associated with sleep disorders. Recognizing the importance of sleep for mental and physical health, StimScience seeks to contribute to a healthier society by enhancing sleep quality for individuals and addressing the growing sleep health epidemic.

Forward

Series D in 2021
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

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.

Curai Health

Series B in 2020
Curai Health is a virtual care company founded in 2017 by Neal Khosla and Xavier Amatriain, headquartered in Palo Alto. The company specializes in providing affordable primary care through a chat-based interface that integrates artificial intelligence with human clinicians. This approach leverages advanced machine learning tools to streamline patient interactions and enhance diagnostic accuracy. By creating a responsive learning healthcare system, Curai Health aims to make high-quality primary care accessible to everyone, reducing the overall cost of care delivery. The service is available directly to consumers and can also be accessed through enterprise partnerships, emphasizing its commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Quell

Seed Round in 2020
Quell, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an immersive fitness game that combines exercise with interactive gameplay. The company's product includes a low-cost wearable device featuring smart resistance bands, which guides users through engaging combat workouts at home. Quell's unique approach to fitness allows players to achieve their fitness goals while enjoying an intense workout within a virtual fantasy world. The startup charges a monthly fee to provide fresh content, positioning itself as a blend of Peloton and gaming experiences.

Invoy

Series A in 2020
Invoy is a company focused on enhancing health and weight loss outcomes through the integration of science, data, and artificial intelligence. It develops a monitoring medical device that offers personalized nutrition and wellness services by generating real-time data on an individual's metabolism. This device not only provides tailored, predictive nutrition recommendations but also features affordable breath analyzers for medical applications. By addressing the unique body chemistry of each individual, Invoy aims to empower users to achieve their specific health and wellness objectives.

Yes Health

Series A in 2020
Yes Health Inc. is a company that specializes in developing mobile application software focused on nutrition, fitness, and diabetes prevention. Established in 2015 and based in Mill Valley, California, Yes Health provides a program that delivers personalized advice and encouragement to support a healthy lifestyle. The program features a team of physicians, health coaches, and engineers who collaborate to create an engaging, cost-effective solution aimed at preventing the onset of diabetes and managing symptoms for those already diagnosed. By emphasizing the development of lasting healthy habits, Yes Health empowers individuals to take control of their health in an enjoyable manner, ultimately striving to combat diabetes.

Hello Heart

Series B in 2019
Hello Heart Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in developing digital health solutions. Its flagship product is Hello Heart, a mobile application designed to empower individuals to manage their heart health effectively. The app enables users to track their blood pressure and weight, providing real-time personalized tips based on clinical guidelines. Employers can also utilize this platform to proactively manage employee health risks associated with high blood pressure, fostering behavior change and preventing serious health issues.

StimScience

Seed Round in 2019
StimScience is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in the commercialization of neuroscience and sleep research through innovative products and services. Founded in 2017, the company has assembled a team of experts, including esteemed scientists and professionals with backgrounds at Fitbit, Google, and Samsung, to address the critical issue of sleep health. StimScience develops advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions, such as Somnee, aimed at improving sleep quality and helping individuals achieve restorative rest. By leveraging their expertise in transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) technologies, including transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial alternating current stimulation, they are equipped to tackle the widespread challenges associated with sleep disorders. Recognizing the importance of sleep for mental and physical health, StimScience seeks to contribute to a healthier society by enhancing sleep quality for individuals and addressing the growing sleep health epidemic.

Carrot

Venture Round in 2018
Carrot Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in smoking cessation through its application, Pivot. Founded in 2015, Carrot provides a unique six-stage program that engages smokers at an early stage, fostering awareness and confidence without pressuring them to quit. The application assists users in identifying their motivations for quitting and guides them in developing a personalized quit plan. For those ready to make a change, Pivot offers one-on-one coaching support, helping individuals execute their plans and maintain stability in their cessation journey. Through this approach, Carrot aims to support smokers in their transition away from tobacco use.

Ten Percent Happier

Seed Round in 2018
Ten Percent Happier, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a meditation platform aimed at individuals who may be skeptical about traditional meditation practices. Founded in 2013, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates learning, practicing, and tracking meditation behaviors. The platform features expert-led courses, articles, and podcasts designed to foster meaningful changes in users' lives. Additionally, Ten Percent Happier publishes books that contain practical instructions for meditation, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience. The company focuses on delivering a clear and straightforward approach to meditation, combining various multimedia resources to engage users effectively.

Curai Health

Series A in 2018
Curai Health is a virtual care company founded in 2017 by Neal Khosla and Xavier Amatriain, headquartered in Palo Alto. The company specializes in providing affordable primary care through a chat-based interface that integrates artificial intelligence with human clinicians. This approach leverages advanced machine learning tools to streamline patient interactions and enhance diagnostic accuracy. By creating a responsive learning healthcare system, Curai Health aims to make high-quality primary care accessible to everyone, reducing the overall cost of care delivery. The service is available directly to consumers and can also be accessed through enterprise partnerships, emphasizing its commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Vida Health

Series B in 2016
Vida Health, Inc. is a virtual care company based in San Francisco, California, focused on addressing chronic physical and behavioral health conditions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates mental and physical health treatment, utilizing a clinically validated approach that combines artificial intelligence with personalized support from human coaches and licensed therapists. Through its application, users have access to video sessions, messaging, and tailored digital content designed to help them prevent, manage, and reverse chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, alongside related mental health issues like stress and anxiety. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Via Health, Inc., Vida Health aims to treat the whole health of individuals by tackling the root causes of their conditions.

Grokker

Series B in 2016
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that focuses on promoting workplace wellness through a comprehensive and easily accessible program. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker offers a diverse array of video content, including over 3,700 videos on fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Users can access expert-led classes in various categories such as cooking, yoga, and fitness, making it suitable for a wide audience. The platform supports a community of over 130 master experts, delivering personalized programming designed to help employees maintain their health and fitness routines. Grokker's approach is geared towards enhancing employee well-being through flexible access to resources that promote a balanced lifestyle, thereby contributing to overall workplace productivity.

Forward

Seed Round in 2016
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Thync

Series B in 2016
Thync, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that leverage neurosignaling to facilitate transitions between different mental states, such as energy, calm, and focus. Drawing on expertise in neurobiology and neuroscience, Thync creates bioelectronic products aimed at enhancing mental well-being and addressing various consumer needs. Their innovative technology enables users to boost energy levels and improve mental clarity by directly activating specific nerves and neurons through neurostimulation patches. Thync's focus on the intersection of neuroscience and consumer electronics positions it as a pioneer in the field of wearable mental health technology.

Pique

Seed Round in 2015
Pique is a wellness and supplement company that focuses on providing scientific and plant-based solutions to enhance health, wellness, and beauty. The company specializes in producing loose-leaf-grade instant tea products, including tea crystals that are both nutritional and organic. These products are designed for instant consumption, allowing users to easily prepare organic tea by dissolving the crystals in hot or cold water. Pique's offerings are rooted in the principles of preventative health systems from Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions, combined with advanced ingredient extraction and delivery technologies. Committed to using the highest quality ingredients, Pique aims to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and nutrients necessary to optimize their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Vida Health

Series A in 2014
Vida Health, Inc. is a virtual care company based in San Francisco, California, focused on addressing chronic physical and behavioral health conditions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates mental and physical health treatment, utilizing a clinically validated approach that combines artificial intelligence with personalized support from human coaches and licensed therapists. Through its application, users have access to video sessions, messaging, and tailored digital content designed to help them prevent, manage, and reverse chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, alongside related mental health issues like stress and anxiety. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Via Health, Inc., Vida Health aims to treat the whole health of individuals by tackling the root causes of their conditions.

Thync

Series A in 2014
Thync, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Gatos, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that leverage neurosignaling to facilitate transitions between different mental states, such as energy, calm, and focus. Drawing on expertise in neurobiology and neuroscience, Thync creates bioelectronic products aimed at enhancing mental well-being and addressing various consumer needs. Their innovative technology enables users to boost energy levels and improve mental clarity by directly activating specific nerves and neurons through neurostimulation patches. Thync's focus on the intersection of neuroscience and consumer electronics positions it as a pioneer in the field of wearable mental health technology.

Grokker

Series A in 2014
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that focuses on promoting workplace wellness through a comprehensive and easily accessible program. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker offers a diverse array of video content, including over 3,700 videos on fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Users can access expert-led classes in various categories such as cooking, yoga, and fitness, making it suitable for a wide audience. The platform supports a community of over 130 master experts, delivering personalized programming designed to help employees maintain their health and fitness routines. Grokker's approach is geared towards enhancing employee well-being through flexible access to resources that promote a balanced lifestyle, thereby contributing to overall workplace productivity.

Grokker

Series A in 2013
Grokker Inc. is an online fitness training platform that focuses on promoting workplace wellness through a comprehensive and easily accessible program. Founded in 2012 and based in San Jose, California, Grokker offers a diverse array of video content, including over 3,700 videos on fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, finance, and sleep. Users can access expert-led classes in various categories such as cooking, yoga, and fitness, making it suitable for a wide audience. The platform supports a community of over 130 master experts, delivering personalized programming designed to help employees maintain their health and fitness routines. Grokker's approach is geared towards enhancing employee well-being through flexible access to resources that promote a balanced lifestyle, thereby contributing to overall workplace productivity.
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