FORM 3
        
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Khosla Ventures I, L.P.

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (MM/DD/YYYY)
2/8/2011 

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

Gevo, Inc. [GEVO]

(Last)        (First)        (Middle)

3000 SAND HILL ROAD, BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                            ___ X ___ 10% Owner
_____ Officer (give title below)          _____ Other (specify below)

(Street)

MENLO PARK, CA 94025       

(City)              (State)              (Zip)
5. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

___ Form filed by One Reporting Person
_ X _ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person


Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned
(Instr. 4)
3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned ( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 4)
2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date
(MM/DD/YYYY)
3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 4)
4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 5)
6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 5)
Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Series A-1 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   945172   (2)   (1) D   (6)  
Series A-2 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   1024566   (2)   (1) D   (6)  
Series A-3 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   864833   (2)   (1) D   (6)  
Series A-4 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   811305   (2)   (1) D   (6)  
Series C Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   987707   (2)   (1) D   (6)  
Series A-1 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   16111   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (7)
Series A-2 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   17465   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (7)
Series A-3 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   14742   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (7)
Series A-4 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   13830   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (7)
Series C Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   14994   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (7)
Series A-1 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   38717   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (8)
Series A-2 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   41969   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (8)
Series A-3 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   35425   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (8)
Series A-4 Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   33234   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (8)
Series C Preferred Stock     (1)   (1) Common Stock   36032   (2)   (1) I   See Footnote   (8)
Series D Preferred Stock     (3)   (3) Common Stock   1065342   (4)   (3) I   See Footnote   (9)
Series D-1 Preferred Stock     (5)   (5) Common Stock   438113   (5)   (5) I   See Footnote   (9)

Explanation of Responses:
( 1)  The Series A-1 Preferred Stock, Series A-2 Preferred Stock, Series A-3 Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of the Issuer's common stock at any time on a one-for-one basis and have no expiration date.
( 2)  The Series A-1 Preferred Stock, Series A-2 Preferred Stock, Series A-3 Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of the Issuer's common stock upon the completion of the Issuer's initial public offering.
( 3)  The Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Issuer's common stock at any time on a one-for-one basis and has no expiration date.
( 4)  The Series D Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of the Issuer's common stock upon the completion of the Issuer's initial public offering.
( 5)  The Series D-1 Preferred Stock is currently convertible into shares of the Issuer's common stock on a one-for-one basis and has no expiration date. However, upon completion of the Issuer's initial public offering, each share of Series D-1 Preferred Stock will automatically convert into a number of shares of the Issuer's common stock as determined pursuant to the terms of the Issuer's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on May 4, 2010, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to the Issuer's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-168792), as amended, initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2010.
( 6)  The securities are owned by Khosla Ventures I, L.P. ("Khosla I"). VK Services, LLC serves as the manager of Khosla Ventures Associates I, LLC ("KVA I"), which serves as the general partner of Khosla I. Vinod Khosla is the managing member of VK Services, LLC. Each of KVA I, VK Services, LLC and Vinod Khosla may be deemed to possess sole voting and investment control over the shares owned by Khosla I and may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of such shares. Neither KVA I nor Vinod Khosla owns any securities of the Issuer directly. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
( 7)  The securities are owned by VK Services, LLC. VK Services, LLC serves as the manager of KVA I, the general partner of Khosla I, and KVA III, the general partner of Khosla III. Vinod Khosla is the manager member of VK Services, LLC, and may be deemed to possess sole voting and investment control over the shares held by VK Services, LLC, and may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of such shares. Neither KVA I nor Vinod Khosla owns any securities of the Issuer directly. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
( 8)  The securities were originally purchased by Khosla I, and were distributed by Khosla I to KVA I, and in turn by KVA I to the current owners, who are members or affiliates of members of KVA I. However, Khosla I continues to possess voting and investment control over the shares. VK Services, LLC serves as the manager of KVA I, which serves as the general partner of Khosla I. Vinod Khosla is the managing member of VK Services, LLC. Each of KVA I, VK Services, LLC and Vinod Khosla may be deemed to possess sole voting and investment control over such shares, and each of Khosla I, KVA I, VK Services, LLC and Vinod Khosla may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of such shares. Neither KVA I nor Vinod Khosla owns any securities of the Issuer directly. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
( 9)  The securities are owned by Khosla Ventures III, L.P. ("Khosla III"). VK Services, LLC serves as the manager of Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC ("KVA III"), which serves as the general partner of Khosla III. Vinod Khosla is the managing member of VK Services, LLC. Each of KVA III, VK Services, LLC and Vinod Khosla may be deemed to possess sole voting and investment control over the shares owned by Khosla III and may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of such shares. Neither KVA III nor Vinod Khosla owns any securities of the Issuer directly. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
Khosla Ventures I, L.P.
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X

Khosla Ventures Associates I, LLC
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X

Khosla Ventures III, L.P.
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X

Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X

VK Services, LLC
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X

KHOSLA VINOD
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING THREE, SUITE 190
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

X


Signatures
/s/ Vinod Khosla, Managing Director, Khosla Ventures Associates I, LLC, its General Partner for Khosla Ventures I, L.P. 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Vinod Khosla, Managing Director for Khosla Ventures Associates I, LLC 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Vinod Khosla, Managing Director, Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC, its General Partner for Khosla Ventures III, L.P. 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Vinod Khosla, Managing Director for Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Vinod Khosla, Managing Member for VK Services, LLC 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date

/s/ Vinod Khosla 2/8/2011
** Signature of Reporting Person Date


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