Sound Ventures

Sound Ventures, co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary in 2015, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Beverly Hills, California. Emerging from their earlier investment vehicle, A-Grade Investments, the firm quickly established itself as a significant player in the technology investment landscape. Leveraging the founders' extensive network in entertainment, media, and tech, Sound Ventures aims to identify and support disruptive companies across various sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise software, and blockchain. Their unique approach often involves providing strategic guidance and brand-building support to their portfolio companies, beyond just capital.

The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, typically participating in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, though they are also known to engage in later-stage growth equity investments. Sound Ventures seeks out innovative startups with strong founding teams and scalable business models. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of successful ventures, including well-known names like Airbnb, Uber, Spotify, Robinhood, and OpenSea, demonstrating their ability to pick future industry leaders. The firm’s investment thesis often revolves around companies that are poised to redefine industries or create new market categories.

Sound Ventures has demonstrated significant growth in its capital base since its inception. Following a $240 million Fund II in 2018 and a $500 million Fund III in 2021, the firm successfully closed its Fund IV in 2023, raising an impressive $600 million. This consistent increase in fund size underscores investor confidence in their strategy and track record. With total assets under management now exceeding $1.3 billion across their various funds, Sound Ventures has solidified its position as a major institutional investor. Their influence extends beyond capital, as they actively help portfolio companies with strategic partnerships, talent acquisition, and market positioning, leveraging their founders' unique access and expertise.