Ronald Wayne Burkle, A-Grade Investments

Ronald Wayne Burkle invests in early- to growth-stage technology startups, primarily focusing on consumer internet. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Ronald Wayne Burkle

Ronald Wayne Burkle invests in early- to growth-stage technology startups, primarily focusing on consumer internet, media, and technology sectors through A-Grade Investments, a venture fund he co-founded with Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary. His notable portfolio includes high-profile companies such as Uber, Airbnb, Spotify, Shazam, SoundCloud, and Warby Parker, with early investments like $500,000 in Uber and $2.5 million in Airbnb. Burkle’s distinctive thesis centers on backing consumer-facing digital platforms that improve connectivity, content consumption, and lifestyle, leveraging a hybrid model that combines celebrity networks with strategic capital to fuel high-potential ventures.

Ronald Wayne Burkle at a glance

Role
Co-Founder
Organization
A-Grade Investments
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Software

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What does Ronald Wayne Burkle invest in?
Ronald Wayne Burkle at A-Grade Investments (Los Angeles, CA) — sector focus: Software.
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Where is Ronald Wayne Burkle based?
Ronald Wayne Burkle is based in Los Angeles, CA.

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