The Enigmatic Bet on Ian Crosby: When Venture Capitalists Take a Second Chance at Redemption Ian Crosby, whose previous startup Bench Accounting shut down in 2024 after a tumultuous period, has launched another venture, Synthetic, aimed at revolutionizing bookkeeping.
Khosla Ventures has invested $10 million in Crosby's new endeavor, sparking controversy given the circumstances surrounding his past business.
Khosla partner Jon Chu acknowledged that he tends to invest in companies with complex narratives.