Impactful Investments

Kohli Ventures is the investment vehicle of entrepreneur and investor Tej Kohli. We focus on exponential growth opportunities derived from the chain reaction of rapid technological progression by backing the founders of visionary growth-stage ventures in the areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech and esports. We also practice a unique brand of ‘venture philanthropy’ by backing commercial ventures that have the potential to substantially improve human life.

Recent Investments

Building on its longstanding focus on frontier technologies, Kohli Ventures has recently expanded its investment activity through a dedicated early-stage portfolio developed in partnership with the Why You Should Join (WYSJ) platform. This portfolio reflects the firm’s commitment to identifying and backing the next generation of high-growth, category-defining companies at earlier stages of their lifecycle.

These investments are made through Kohli Ventures’ capital base, with deal sourcing and execution supported by its extended venture ecosystem.

The WYSJ portfolio currently comprises 12 investments, spanning artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. A selection of these companies is highlighted below; full details are available here.

• Voltai – advancing next-generation AI infrastructure and systems.
• Judgment Labs – building evaluation and safety frameworks for autonomous AI agents.
• Vibecode – enabling rapid, low-code application development through AI
• Godela – developing AI-powered simulation tools for engineering and physical systems.
• Archer AI – applying artificial intelligence to complex decision-making environments.

Alongside these examples, the broader portfolio includes seven additional high-growth ventures, reflecting Kohli Ventures’ strategy of backing companies with the potential to scale rapidly while delivering meaningful real-world impact.