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 Wireless

Tarana Wireless

Venture Round in 2022
Tarana Wireless, Inc. is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of non-line-of-sight (NLoS) wireless transport solutions. Its flagship product, AbsoluteAir 2 (AA2), offers advanced capabilities such as deterministic True NLOS performance, extensive coverage, and high spectral efficiency. The company provides a comprehensive solution, including installation services by construction-grade crews and a carrier-class element management system for configuring and monitoring AA2 nodes. Tarana's technology supports a variety of applications, including small-cell backhaul, wireless fiber extension, and residential broadband access, catering primarily to tier-1 operators globally. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Berkeley and Pune, India.

Helium

Series D in 2022
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.

Tarana Wireless

Venture Round in 2020
Tarana Wireless, Inc. is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of non-line-of-sight (NLoS) wireless transport solutions. Its flagship product, AbsoluteAir 2 (AA2), offers advanced capabilities such as deterministic True NLOS performance, extensive coverage, and high spectral efficiency. The company provides a comprehensive solution, including installation services by construction-grade crews and a carrier-class element management system for configuring and monitoring AA2 nodes. Tarana's technology supports a variety of applications, including small-cell backhaul, wireless fiber extension, and residential broadband access, catering primarily to tier-1 operators globally. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Berkeley and Pune, India.

Helium

Series C in 2019
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.

Tarana Wireless

Venture Round in 2019
Tarana Wireless, Inc. is focused on the research, development, and commercialization of non-line-of-sight (NLoS) wireless transport solutions. Its flagship product, AbsoluteAir 2 (AA2), offers advanced capabilities such as deterministic True NLOS performance, extensive coverage, and high spectral efficiency. The company provides a comprehensive solution, including installation services by construction-grade crews and a carrier-class element management system for configuring and monitoring AA2 nodes. Tarana's technology supports a variety of applications, including small-cell backhaul, wireless fiber extension, and residential broadband access, catering primarily to tier-1 operators globally. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in Berkeley and Pune, India.

Canary

Funding Round in 2018
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Canary

Series A in 2018
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Metawave

Venture Round in 2018
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced beamsteering radars that utilize metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry. The company focuses on enhancing safety and connectivity in autonomous driving through its flagship radar platform, SPEKTRA, which enables 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that help direct signals in areas with limited connectivity. The company is also advancing wireless communications by creating smart beamsteering antennas designed for 4G and 5G networks, aiming to support faster connectivity for a wide range of users. Metawave's innovative technology originated from research at Xerox PARC, reflecting its commitment to revolutionizing the future of transportation and communications.

Metawave

Seed Round in 2017
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced beamsteering radars that utilize metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry. The company focuses on enhancing safety and connectivity in autonomous driving through its flagship radar platform, SPEKTRA, which enables 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that help direct signals in areas with limited connectivity. The company is also advancing wireless communications by creating smart beamsteering antennas designed for 4G and 5G networks, aiming to support faster connectivity for a wide range of users. Metawave's innovative technology originated from research at Xerox PARC, reflecting its commitment to revolutionizing the future of transportation and communications.

Canary

Venture Round in 2017
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Canary

Series C in 2016
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Helium

Series B in 2016
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Canary

Series B in 2015
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Helium

Series A in 2014
Helium Systems Inc. develops Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology, focusing on sensor devices that monitor environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, motion, and light. These sensors are utilized in various applications, including facility monitoring and quality control for medical products, energy management, air quality assessment, and refrigeration temperature regulation. The company offers a web and mobile dashboard for users to manage and access sensor data. Additionally, Helium operates a decentralized wireless network that enables low-power IoT devices to connect to the internet. This network incentivizes individuals to become network operators, rewarding them with a cryptocurrency for validating network transactions and contributing to the network's integrity. Incorporated in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Helium Systems continues to innovate within the IoT landscape, enhancing the ability to gather insights from smart devices.

Canary

Series A in 2014
Canary is a Consumer IoT SaaS business and an IoT category leader with IoT users in over 180 countries. The company's mission is to enhance consumers' lives by making modern technologies useful, easy, affordable and safe - IoT for everyone. The company offers DIY smart home security and monitoring SaaS subscription bundles that include 24/7 watch live video, AI driven motion alerts, video history and many more advanced features. All bundles also include FREE device from the company's award-winning designed HD wi-fi enabled cameras, for indoor & outdoor, both battery powered & wired. The subscribers can choose depending on their individual needs a subscription with a basic camera or an all-in-one device with sensors such as air quality monitoring and a siren. The subscription plans are available as prepaid or auto-renewed monthly, 1 & 2 year plans. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by its peer Smartfrog in 2018. The two businesses were then merged into Smartfrog & Canary Holdings, headquartered in NYC. The group's full-stack platform and value chain is end-to-end controlled and protected by over 100 patents. The platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across product areas, supporting people from infancy to seniority, accompanying them through their whole life. Starting with Smart Home Security, the business is gradually scaling to new verticals such as Smart Locks & Access, Last Mile In-Home Delivery, Baby & Child Care, Pet Care, Elder- and Healthcare. The group grows both organically and through mergers and acquisitions.

Kumu Networks

Series B in 2013
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Kumu Networks

Series A in 2012
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Sand 9

Series C in 2012
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in piezoelectric MEMS products, which are utilized to improve the timing and efficiency of both wireless and wired systems, particularly in mobile applications, low-power wireless technologies, and communications infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, Sand 9 aims to significantly advance the functionality of modern communication systems.

Veebeam

Series B in 2010
Veebeam Ltd. is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in wireless technologies and products for video streaming. Founded in 2002 and resulting from the 2008 merger of Staccato Communications and Artimi, Veebeam focuses on developing software and hardware solutions that facilitate the wireless streaming of HD audio and video content from devices like PCs to televisions. Their product offerings include Veebeam VideoCaster software, which allows desktop streaming to TVs, and various solutions for accessing online video services such as Netflix and YouTube. The company also designs in-home video solutions using DLNA/UPnP protocols and provides ultra wideband wireless modules for diverse applications. Veebeam’s products support a range of operating systems and are marketed to OEMs and service providers through online retail channels. As of October 2013, Veebeam Ltd. entered liquidation.

Sand 9

Series B in 2010
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in piezoelectric MEMS products, which are utilized to improve the timing and efficiency of both wireless and wired systems, particularly in mobile applications, low-power wireless technologies, and communications infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, Sand 9 aims to significantly advance the functionality of modern communication systems.

Beceem Communications

Venture Round in 2009
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.

Staccato Communications

Venture Round in 2008
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.

Sand 9

Series A in 2008
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in piezoelectric MEMS products, which are utilized to improve the timing and efficiency of both wireless and wired systems, particularly in mobile applications, low-power wireless technologies, and communications infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, Sand 9 aims to significantly advance the functionality of modern communication systems.

Sand 9

Seed Round in 2007
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in piezoelectric MEMS products, which are utilized to improve the timing and efficiency of both wireless and wired systems, particularly in mobile applications, low-power wireless technologies, and communications infrastructure. Through its innovative approach, Sand 9 aims to significantly advance the functionality of modern communication systems.

Artimi

Series B in 2007
Artimi is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the development, marketing, and sale of semiconductors, software, and reference designs aimed at providing high-speed wireless connectivity for portable consumer electronics. The company specializes in silicon solutions that leverage ultra wideband technologies to enable high bandwidth wireless communication. Its product offerings include MAC controllers, evaluation kits for wireless USB, and reference design kits for various devices such as hard disk drives and printers. Through these products, Artimi supports advancements in wireless connectivity in the consumer electronics sector.

Beceem Communications

Series D in 2007
Beceem Communications is a fabless semiconductor company focused on the WiMAX market, providing essential components for mobile broadband communications devices. The company specializes in baseband and radio frequency (RF) chips, along with integrated circuits and reference designs, enabling customers to incorporate its 4G solutions into various end-user devices such as modems, mobile routers, and smartphones. Beceem has established itself as a leader in the industry, achieving milestones such as being the first to market with a pre-WiMAX chipset in 2005 and subsequently releasing the first Wave 1 and Wave 2 mobile WiMAX chipsets in 2006. Their comprehensive hardware and software solutions support a wide range of applications, making them a key player in the development of mobile broadband technologies.
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