Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm manages over $5 billion and focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, education, healthcare, financial services, agriculture, sustainable energy, and robotics. Khosla Ventures provides not only capital but also strategic guidance to entrepreneurs, particularly in early-stage ventures, where it often supports innovative and unconventional projects. The firm seeks to back companies that are driven by breakthrough technologies, with investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to over $20 million. Khosla Ventures maintains a collaborative approach, frequently co-investing with other firms, including Kleiner Perkins, with which it has historical ties.

Alex Bentley

Partner and Investor

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Principal

Peter Buckland

COO, Partner, and Managing Director

Brian Byun

Operating Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jonathan Chu

Partner and Investor

Jon Chu

Partner

Ece Erdagoz

Principal

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Jun Jeon

Principal

Kelly Kinnard

Operating Partner

Alexander Morgan

Partner

Nicholas Moryl

Associate

Arash Rebek

Partner, Capital Formation

Jessy Rivest

Partner and Investor

Jai Sajnani

Partner

Robbie Schwietzer

Operating Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner and Investor

Sven Strohband

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner and Investor

Adina Tecklu

Partner and Investor

Sandhya Venkatachalam

Partner

David Weiden

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Reze Wong

Partner

Ece Wyrick

Principal and Investor

Adam Coates Ph.D

Operating Partner

Kanupriya Gulati Ph.D

Partner and Investor

Past deals in Digital Media

Light Field Lab

Series B in 2023
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

Kiddom

Series C in 2021
Kiddom builds technology enabling teachers and learners to unlock their full potential. Teachers are often constrained by limited access to quality tools or mandated use of ineffective tools that do not meet their students’ needs. We believe technology should be utilized to close the achievement gap and level the playing field for all students.

WaveOne

Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software tailored to the digital media industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance its compression solutions. WaveOne's technology includes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional machine learning systems, allowing for rapid encoding and decoding of data sets at high speeds. This capability enables users in the digital media sector to efficiently process, print, upload, and share clear images, addressing the growing demand for high-quality digital content.

WaveOne

Series A in 2020
WaveOne, Inc. specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software tailored to the digital media industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance its compression solutions. WaveOne's technology includes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional machine learning systems, allowing for rapid encoding and decoding of data sets at high speeds. This capability enables users in the digital media sector to efficiently process, print, upload, and share clear images, addressing the growing demand for high-quality digital content.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

Digital Alloys

Series B in 2018
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3-D printers. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company focuses on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems capable of producing production-quality parts from various metals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. Its patented technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process for melting wire into useful shapes. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to mix multiple metals within a single part, enhancing design possibilities and optimizing the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of the products created. Digital Alloys aims to make metal 3D printing more accessible for a wider range of applications.

Kiddom

Series B in 2018
Kiddom builds technology enabling teachers and learners to unlock their full potential. Teachers are often constrained by limited access to quality tools or mandated use of ineffective tools that do not meet their students’ needs. We believe technology should be utilized to close the achievement gap and level the playing field for all students.

Light Field Lab

Seed Round in 2018
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

Kiddom

Series A in 2017
Kiddom builds technology enabling teachers and learners to unlock their full potential. Teachers are often constrained by limited access to quality tools or mandated use of ineffective tools that do not meet their students’ needs. We believe technology should be utilized to close the achievement gap and level the playing field for all students.

Digital Alloys

Series A in 2017
Digital Alloys, Inc. is a company based in Burlington, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3-D printers. Founded in 2017 as a spinout from New Valence Robotics, the company focuses on high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems capable of producing production-quality parts from various metals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. Its patented technology utilizes commodity wire as the raw material, allowing for a simpler and faster process for melting wire into useful shapes. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to mix multiple metals within a single part, enhancing design possibilities and optimizing the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of the products created. Digital Alloys aims to make metal 3D printing more accessible for a wider range of applications.

WaveOne

Seed Round in 2016
WaveOne, Inc. specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software tailored to the digital media industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance its compression solutions. WaveOne's technology includes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional machine learning systems, allowing for rapid encoding and decoding of data sets at high speeds. This capability enables users in the digital media sector to efficiently process, print, upload, and share clear images, addressing the growing demand for high-quality digital content.

60dB

Seed Round in 2016
60dB curates and streams today's best short-form audio stories, including news, sports, entertainment, businesses, and technologies. 60dB brings today's best short audio stories from favorite audio brands. Stories in 60dB are from Vox, Recode, Mic, and more.

Metamarkets

Series C in 2015
Metamarkets operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with real-time analysis of media marketplaces, enabling them to enhance their business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter and AOL, allowing marketers to navigate and visualize data effectively. Metamarkets emphasizes the importance of high-speed processing power to provide a competitive edge in the digital advertising space, while also offering features like SSL-encrypted transfers and self-service data permissions.

Narrative

Series B in 2014
Narrative AB specializes in innovative wearable cameras that facilitate the automatic capture of photographs and videos. The flagship product, the Narrative Clip, is a compact camera that can be clipped onto clothing, allowing users to effortlessly document their experiences without the need for manual operation. Accompanied by a mobile app, the device organizes, analyzes, and shares images, enabling users to revisit their most significant moments. The app supports both Android and iPhone devices, allowing for easy transfer of photos to personal Narrative Libraries in the cloud and sharing via social media platforms. Founded in 2012, Narrative is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Stockholm, Lund, and San Francisco. The company was previously known as Memoto AB before rebranding in 2013.

Cinemagram

Series A in 2012
Cinemagram is a developer of a mobile application that allows users to create hybrid photos and videos, transforming static images into dynamic animations. The application enables the production of short video clips that loop continuously, offering a unique way to share real-life animations and motion pictures on social media platforms. By combining the simplicity of photo editing with video technology, Cinemagram provides a fun and engaging tool for users to express their creativity and enhance their social media presence.

YuMe

Venture Round in 2012
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

Supernova

Series B in 2012
Supernova, formerly known as Viddy, offers a platform for users to easily capture, enhance, and share videos. It allows individuals to record significant moments and instantly transform them into visually appealing videos. The platform provides cinematic production packs for the creation of high-quality clips, which can be shared with a single click on popular social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Supernova fosters meaningful interactions by enabling users to receive feedback from friends and family on their creations. Additionally, it features real-time video discovery, encouraging exploration within a dynamic community. The company emphasizes creativity, inspiration, and personal expression in the realm of mobile video sharing.

Metamarkets

Series B in 2012
Metamarkets operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with real-time analysis of media marketplaces, enabling them to enhance their business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter and AOL, allowing marketers to navigate and visualize data effectively. Metamarkets emphasizes the importance of high-speed processing power to provide a competitive edge in the digital advertising space, while also offering features like SSL-encrypted transfers and self-service data permissions.

Just.me

Series A in 2011
Just.me, Inc. is a mobile messaging platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011. It integrates various communication features, including camera functionality, video capture, voice messaging, and traditional text messaging, into a single application. Users can create and share memories through unlimited photos, videos, voice, and text, allowing them to document life events and control their audience. The platform offers options to share content privately with select individuals or publish it publicly. By leveraging the smartphone address book, Just.me ensures clarity in sharing, as users can easily manage who sees their messages. Currently, the app is in beta for iPhone, with an Android version under development and a web version available with limited features.

Storify

Series A in 2011
Turn what people post on social media into compelling stories. With Storify, you collect the best photos, video, quotes from Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more to publish them as simple, beautiful stories that can be embedded anywhere. It's the best way to capture an event whether it's a news event, a conference, a product launch, a wedding, ... Social media streams flow, but stories last.

TapToLearn

Seed Round in 2011
When we began our first experiments with using Mobile devices a few years ago we were very excited by the possibility of learning in nontraditional manner. The beauty of effectiveness of the iPhone first and the iPad platforms gave shape to our vision of building beautiful apps, designed to build learning for your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad Devices. Each of our apps are extremely easy to use, focus on just one area of learning using interactivity and add an element to fun while learning.

Vox Media

Series C in 2010
Vox Media is an independent media organization that creates, publishes, and distributes online content, targeting young adults globally. The company operates several well-known brands, including SB Nation, a network of fan-centric sports communities; The Verge, a technology publication; Polygon, focused on gaming; Vox.com, an interest-driven news site; Eater, which covers food and dining; Racked, dedicated to shopping, beauty, and fashion; Curbed, a real estate and home brand; and Re/code, a tech business publication. Additionally, Vox Media runs Vox Creative, a division that develops marketing narratives for brands, and provides advertising services through Vox Advertising and the Concert advertising solution. Founded in 2003 as Sportsblogs and rebranded as Vox Media in 2012, the organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in New York City.

AdReady

Series C in 2010
AdReady, a division of CPXi, offers a self-serve programmatic display platform designed for mid-size to large advertisers and agencies. The platform integrates advanced programmatic display capabilities with creative execution, allowing clients to maximize their marketing budgets and return on investment. AdReady facilitates campaign creation and management for advertisers while also assisting publishers with advertisement operations, trafficking, and billing processes. By partnering with leading demand sources, major display publishers, and innovative data providers, AdReady makes display advertising accessible to a wide range of marketers, agencies, and publishers, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of their advertising efforts.

YuMe

Venture Round in 2010
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

YuMe

Series C in 2009
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

Movoxx

Series A in 2008
MoVoxx is a leading mobile advertising company that intelligently serves ads into mobile content reaching over 40 million unique U.S. users. With a fully integrated product suite of mobile media, including SMS, mobile app and display, MoVoxx pioneered tracking and aggregating mobile behaviors to enable advanced targeting and industry-best post-click conversion rates. MoVoxx's GeoSense and MobileTrace technologies empower top digital agencies, national brands and local merchants to launch location-based mobile advertising campaigns on a broad scale. These proprietary technologies include deep post-click analytics tools used to optimize mobile user engagement within targeted audience subsets. Founded in 2006, MoVoxx has a Fortune 500 client roster including Sears, Nissan, Continental Airlines, Ford Motor Company and Paramount Pictures. MoVoxx is backed by Greycroft Partners, Khosla Ventures, First Round Capital and BV Capital.

WideOrbit

Series D in 2008
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology tailored for cable networks, local television stations, and radio stations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including WO Traffic, which facilitates advertising sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV, designed to enhance local TV station revenue; and WO Analytics, which delivers insights into pricing and sales performance. Additional products include WO Digital Hub for managing the advertisement sales cycle, WO Streaming for monetizing digital audio audiences, and WO Programmatic Digital, enabling programmatic sales across various media formats. With a client base exceeding 3,000 broadcasters and networks, WideOrbit aims to streamline operations and maximize revenue from both traditional and digital channels. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in London and Paris, providing implementation and consulting services to support its technology solutions.

WideOrbit

Series C in 2008
WideOrbit Inc. is a prominent provider of advertising management technology tailored for cable networks, local television stations, and radio stations. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including WO Traffic, which facilitates advertising sales and operations; WO Programmatic TV, designed to enhance local TV station revenue; and WO Analytics, which delivers insights into pricing and sales performance. Additional products include WO Digital Hub for managing the advertisement sales cycle, WO Streaming for monetizing digital audio audiences, and WO Programmatic Digital, enabling programmatic sales across various media formats. With a client base exceeding 3,000 broadcasters and networks, WideOrbit aims to streamline operations and maximize revenue from both traditional and digital channels. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in London and Paris, providing implementation and consulting services to support its technology solutions.

AdReady

Series B in 2007
AdReady, a division of CPXi, offers a self-serve programmatic display platform designed for mid-size to large advertisers and agencies. The platform integrates advanced programmatic display capabilities with creative execution, allowing clients to maximize their marketing budgets and return on investment. AdReady facilitates campaign creation and management for advertisers while also assisting publishers with advertisement operations, trafficking, and billing processes. By partnering with leading demand sources, major display publishers, and innovative data providers, AdReady makes display advertising accessible to a wide range of marketers, agencies, and publishers, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of their advertising efforts.

YuMe

Series B in 2007
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

YuMe

Series A in 2007
YuMe is a provider of digital video brand advertising solutions that drives inventory monetization and enables advertisers to reach targeted audiences across a wide range of internet-connected devices. Designed to serve the specific needs of brand advertising, its technology platform simplifies the complexities associated with delivering effective digital video advertising campaigns in today’s market. YuMe was founded in 2004 by [Jayant Kadambi](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jayant-kadambi#/entity) and [Ayyappan Sankaran](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ayyappan-sankaran#/entity). It is headquartered in Redwood City, C.A. with European headquarters in London and nine additional offices worldwide.

Slide

Series C in 2006
Slide, founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, specializes in creating online applications that enhance user expression on social networking platforms. Originally gaining traction in 2006 by allowing users to easily insert slide shows into their MySpace pages, the company took a significant risk by requiring users to share their MySpace credentials. Despite concerns over potential violations of terms of service, Slide's innovative approach succeeded, leading to a substantial user base. The company has since expanded its offerings to include various widgets for personalization, such as slideshows, images, videos, guestbooks, and virtual gifts, which can be utilized across multiple social networks including Facebook and Bebo. Slide currently boasts over 117 million unique monthly viewers and sees the addition of more than 200,000 new Slide Shows each day, positioning itself as a prominent player in the social media landscape.

Slide

Series B in 2005
Slide, founded by PayPal co-founder Max Levchin, specializes in creating online applications that enhance user expression on social networking platforms. Originally gaining traction in 2006 by allowing users to easily insert slide shows into their MySpace pages, the company took a significant risk by requiring users to share their MySpace credentials. Despite concerns over potential violations of terms of service, Slide's innovative approach succeeded, leading to a substantial user base. The company has since expanded its offerings to include various widgets for personalization, such as slideshows, images, videos, guestbooks, and virtual gifts, which can be utilized across multiple social networks including Facebook and Bebo. Slide currently boasts over 117 million unique monthly viewers and sees the addition of more than 200,000 new Slide Shows each day, positioning itself as a prominent player in the social media landscape.
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