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 Subscription

SageSpot

Seed Round in 2021
SageSpot operates a subscription-based social media platform aimed at creators and their followers. The platform enables creators to turn their audience into paid subscribers, fostering dedicated communities where followers can access high-quality content and engage with one another. Users have the opportunity to explore their interests through tailored communities established by their favorite creators, allowing for in-depth discussions and meaningful interactions. This approach not only enhances the connection between creators and their audiences but also facilitates the formation of friendships and conversations within the digital realm.

Scribd

Series D in 2015
Scribd, Inc. operates a digital reading subscription service that provides users with unlimited access to a diverse collection of audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and documents. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, Scribd allows members to read and listen on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. The platform aims to enhance the reading experience by offering a wide range of content, including popular books and articles, all accessible through a single app. Scribd's mission is to support readers in their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.
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