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 Industrial Automation

Volta Labs

Series A in 2022
Volta Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on engineering and developing tools for biological automation. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in creating scalable automation solutions for genetic engineering, aiming to enhance efficiency and precision in biological research and applications.

Daedalus

Seed Round in 2021
Daedalus is a contract manufacturing company that specializes in precision parts for the CNC industry. It leverages advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to create reconfigurable production capacity, allowing for instant retooling to accommodate various manufacturing needs. The company offers a software system that enhances manufacturing efficiency and ensures high reliability and transparency throughout the production process. Daedalus is equipped to handle a wide range of production scales, from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing, thereby supporting diverse customer requirements with agility in both process and part complexity.

Mimica

Series A in 2021
Mimica Automation Limited is a London-based company that specializes in developing machine learning software designed to automate repetitive tasks. Founded in 2018, the company's key product is an automated process mapping solution that observes users over a few weeks to understand their workflows. By tracking clicks and keystrokes, the software derives the intent behind these actions and generates an automation process accordingly. The technology cleans, analyzes, and consolidates the recorded data into a comprehensive process map, streamlining task execution. This innovative approach to automation is supported by Entrepreneur First, a prominent accelerator and seed fund in Europe.

Opentrons

Series C in 2021
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Berkshire Grey

Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Overture Life

Series B in 2021
Overture Life, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing robotic technologies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) applications. Founded in 2017, Overture Life aims to transform embryology through its innovative reproduction automation technology. The company's products focus on automating key processes in IVF, including devices for automated cryopreservation and embryo testing services. These advancements enable fertility clinics to identify viable embryos prior to implantation, thereby assisting individuals and couples in their efforts to conceive.

Daedalus

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Daedalus is a contract manufacturing company that specializes in precision parts for the CNC industry. It leverages advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to create reconfigurable production capacity, allowing for instant retooling to accommodate various manufacturing needs. The company offers a software system that enhances manufacturing efficiency and ensures high reliability and transparency throughout the production process. Daedalus is equipped to handle a wide range of production scales, from prototypes to large-scale manufacturing, thereby supporting diverse customer requirements with agility in both process and part complexity.

Berkshire Grey

Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Overture Life

Venture Round in 2019
Overture Life, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing robotic technologies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) applications. Founded in 2017, Overture Life aims to transform embryology through its innovative reproduction automation technology. The company's products focus on automating key processes in IVF, including devices for automated cryopreservation and embryo testing services. These advancements enable fertility clinics to identify viable embryos prior to implantation, thereby assisting individuals and couples in their efforts to conceive.

Synthetic Minds

Seed Round in 2018
Synthetic Minds is a smart contract security startup. It has built automation that can read and write code using program synthesis.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Giant.AI

Seed Round in 2018
Giant.AI, Inc., incorporated in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is a robotics company focused on developing intelligent robotic workers that leverage deep learning and computer vision technologies. The company's aim is to create affordable robots that can work alongside or complement human labor in various sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, and goods handling. By enhancing productivity in low-skill manual labor, Giant.AI seeks to improve the overall human condition across multiple domains. Currently, the company operates in stealth mode, working towards its goal of transforming labor practices through advanced robotics.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Opentrons

Seed Round in 2018
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Olive

Series C in 2017
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company provides an AI-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline various workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Olive aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive, high-volume tasks through automation, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex responsibilities that require human creativity and empathy. Originally established as CrossChx, Inc., the company rebranded to Olive AI, Inc. in July 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Creator

Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc. is a San Francisco-based start-up that specializes in designing and developing robotic systems for the food service industry, particularly focusing on hamburger production. Founded in 2009, the company offers innovative robots that automate the entire process of making gourmet burgers from scratch. These robots handle everything from grinding fresh meat to slicing vegetables and assembling the final product, all while ensuring high-quality standards. This culinary automation enables burger restaurants, food trucks, and vending applications to provide gourmet-quality offerings at competitive prices without the need for human intervention. The team is composed of experts in robotics and culinary arts, drawing from prestigious institutions and renowned culinary backgrounds. Creator aims to revolutionize the way burgers are prepared and served, merging technology with food to enhance the dining experience.

Olive

Series C in 2016
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company provides an AI-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline various workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Olive aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive, high-volume tasks through automation, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex responsibilities that require human creativity and empathy. Originally established as CrossChx, Inc., the company rebranded to Olive AI, Inc. in July 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Blue River Technology

Series B in 2015
Blue River Technology Inc. specializes in developing advanced computer vision and robotics for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 by Stanford University alumni, the company is known for its innovative See & Spray machines, which utilize precise observation to selectively target and treat individual plants in a field. This technology allows for the targeted application of herbicides, significantly reducing chemical usage and enabling farmers to choose herbicides that suit their needs while enhancing economic efficiency. By offering an automated solution that is suitable for both organic farming and fields with chemical-resistant weeds, Blue River is transforming crop protection practices. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, and became a subsidiary of Deere & Company in 2017.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Olive

Series B in 2015
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company provides an AI-as-a-Service platform designed to streamline various workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Olive aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive, high-volume tasks through automation, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on more complex responsibilities that require human creativity and empathy. Originally established as CrossChx, Inc., the company rebranded to Olive AI, Inc. in July 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2014
Blue River Technology Inc. specializes in developing advanced computer vision and robotics for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 by Stanford University alumni, the company is known for its innovative See & Spray machines, which utilize precise observation to selectively target and treat individual plants in a field. This technology allows for the targeted application of herbicides, significantly reducing chemical usage and enabling farmers to choose herbicides that suit their needs while enhancing economic efficiency. By offering an automated solution that is suitable for both organic farming and fields with chemical-resistant weeds, Blue River is transforming crop protection practices. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, and became a subsidiary of Deere & Company in 2017.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Berkshire Grey

Series A in 2013
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

Blue River Technology

Series A in 2012
Blue River Technology Inc. specializes in developing advanced computer vision and robotics for agricultural applications. Founded in 2011 by Stanford University alumni, the company is known for its innovative See & Spray machines, which utilize precise observation to selectively target and treat individual plants in a field. This technology allows for the targeted application of herbicides, significantly reducing chemical usage and enabling farmers to choose herbicides that suit their needs while enhancing economic efficiency. By offering an automated solution that is suitable for both organic farming and fields with chemical-resistant weeds, Blue River is transforming crop protection practices. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Salinas and Yuma, and became a subsidiary of Deere & Company in 2017.

Tula Technology

Venture Round in 2008
Tula Technology, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, a cutting-edge powertrain technology designed to enhance fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines. By integrating digital signal processing with advanced powertrain controls, Tula's system allows automotive manufacturers to optimize engine performance while meeting stringent fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions standards. The technology operates by enabling engines to run each cylinder at its most efficient point and activating only the necessary cylinders based on the driver's power and torque demands. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Tula Technology also has an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan. The company primarily serves clients in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and South Korea, and operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Technologies PLC.

SJS

Series A in 2008
SJS Control Technologies Inc. is a low cost provider of construction, maintenance and turn key electrical and process automation services. They are also the distributor of RFID Inc. for Canada and Mexico, supplying automatic identification equipment for a variety of purposes.
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