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Sven Strohband

Sven Strohband

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Managing Director, Khosla VenturesKhosla VenturesMenlo Park, CA

Current Firm

Khosla Ventures

Investments

9+ companies

Focus

AI, Digital Health

About Sven Strohband

Sven Strohband is a Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on breakthrough technologies. With deep expertise across artificial intelligence, digital health, climate technology, enterprise software, and biotechnology, Strohband has demonstrated a keen eye for identifying transformative companies at critical inflection points. His investment portfolio includes notable exits and high-growth ventures such as Okta, Opendoor, Affirm, Impossible Foods, DoorDash, and Checkr, among others. Strohband's track record reflects his ability to back ambitious founders tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges while building sustainable, scalable businesses. His focus on emerging technologies and mission-driven companies positions him as a strategic partner for entrepreneurs seeking to scale across multiple sectors.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

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Investment Profile

Sven Strohband is a Managing Director, Khosla Ventures at Khosla Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA.

Sven's investment focus spans AI, Digital Health, Climate, Enterprise, Biotech, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Notable investments in Sven's portfolio include DoorDash. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sven Strohband?

Sven Strohband is a Managing Director, Khosla Ventures at Khosla Ventures, based in Menlo Park, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Digital Health, Climate.

What does Sven Strohband invest in?

Sven Strohband focuses on investments in AI, Digital Health, Climate, Enterprise, Biotech through Khosla Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Sven Strohband's most notable investments?

Sven Strohband's notable portfolio investments include Okta, Opendoor, Affirm, Impossible Foods, Anchorage. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Sven Strohband at?

Sven Strohband is currently at Khosla Ventures, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, serving as Managing Director, Khosla Ventures.

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