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 Leveraged Buyout

LEX Markets

Series A in 2022
LEX is a commercial real estate securities marketplace. A real estate fintech company, delivering a revolutionary new solution to the illiquidity problems facing real estate owners and investors through a new real estate investment platform.

Lexion

Series A in 2021
Lexion is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to streamline contract management. Its software automatically extracts key information from corporate contracts, such as termination notices, renewal dates, and payment terms, enabling organizations to manage their contracts more effectively. Lexion's system consolidates all contracts into a unified platform, allowing users to gain insights and maintain oversight of critical contract obligations. By integrating various business functions, storage solutions, and signature systems, Lexion's technology aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for companies, simplifying the complexities of contract management.

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.

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.

Sliced Investing

Seed Round in 2014
Sliced Investing Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online platform designed for accredited investors and financial advisors to access private investments, particularly in hedge funds. Launched in 2014, the platform automates various processes associated with alternative investments, such as the electronic signing of subscription documents and streamlined reporting, making it easier for users to manage their investments. It serves as a comprehensive resource for financial advisors, integrating with custodians and other financial systems to enhance the investment experience. Additionally, Sliced Investing offers a range of features, including analytics, research capabilities, and social interaction, aimed at improving the understanding and tracking of investment portfolios.

Lever

Series A in 2014
Lever, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in talent acquisition software aimed at mid-sized and enterprise organizations. Its primary product, Lever Hire, integrates applicant tracking system (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) functionalities into a single platform. The software facilitates the entire hiring process, allowing teams to post jobs, source candidates, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions. Additionally, Lever offers a suite of tools that enhance recruitment marketing and analytics, including Lever Nurture, Lever Talent Intelligence, and Lever Data Warehouse Sync. With a diverse clientele that includes notable companies such as Netflix, Mercedes-Benz, KPMG, and Spotify, Lever has established itself as a prominent player in the recruitment technology sector.

Lumenz

Venture Round in 2008
LumenZ, Inc is a Boston-based opto-electronic and efficient LED company. If you have any further information about this company, please build out the profile by clicking [here](/organization/lumenz-in/edit_overview).
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