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KHOSLA VENTURES OPENS FIRST NYC OFFICE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, SEP 11, 2026

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Khosla Ventures is establishing a New York office this fall, marking its first location outside Silicon Valley's Sand Hill Road. The expansion signals the prominent venture firm's push beyond its traditional West Coast base.

The new office represents a significant shift for Khosla Ventures, one of the most influential venture capital firms in the industry. Founded by Vinod Khosla, the firm has long been headquartered in Palo Alto. According to partner Keith Rabois, construction on the New York space is already underway. Rabois's comment about "allegedly being built out" suggested some typical delays in the buildout timeline. The move reflects broader trends in venture capital, with major firms increasingly establishing presences on the East Coast to tap into the growing New York tech ecosystem. Khosla Ventures, known for backing ambitious climate tech, AI, and enterprise software companies, has been expanding its portfolio and team in recent years. The New York office will give the firm closer proximity to East Coast startups and investors while maintaining its Silicon Valley headquarters.

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