Ashton Kutcher, Sound Ventures

Ashton Kutcher serves as a General Partner and co-founder of Sound Ventures. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher serves as a General Partner and co-founder of Sound Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture firm he established in 2015 with Guy Oseary after previously founding A-Grade Investments in 2010. His investment thesis centers on “enduring happiness,” targeting early-stage companies in technology, culture, AI infrastructure, energy, and deep tech that benefit individuals and society. Kutcher typically writes checks of $10–$15 million and often acts as a lead investor from seed through Series B rounds. Notable portfolio companies include Uber, Airbnb, Spotify, and Stability AI, with his personal deal count exceeding 186 transactions. He distinguishes himself through strong product intuition and design instincts, making him a preferred partner for founders shaping future technologies. While he is stepping away from Sound Ventures in 2026 to launch a new AI-focused fund with Morgan Beller, he will continue advising the firm.

Ashton Kutcher at a glance

Role
General Partner
Organization
Sound Ventures
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Software
Portfolio companies listed
68
Investments recorded
72

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Ashton Kutcher at Sound Ventures (Los Angeles, California, United States) — sector focus: Software.
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Ashton Kutcher is based in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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