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Ashton Kutcher departs Sound Ventures to form new VC firm with Morgan Beller
Key points
- Kutcher founded Sound Ventures 11 years ago with Guy Oseary.
- New firm to focus on early-stage AI and deep tech investments.
- Kutcher will remain an adviser at Sound Ventures.
Departure from Sound Ventures
Ashton Kutcher is stepping away from Sound Ventures, the firm he co-founded with Guy Oseary 11 years ago. His departure is unrelated to any issues at Sound Ventures, which has successfully backed companies like Brex and Gusto, and was an early investor in OpenAI and Anthropic.
Formation of New Venture Capital Firm
Kutcher's new firm, which co-founder Morgan Beller will lead, has not yet been named. Beller, previously a general partner at NFX and a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, brings significant experience in startup investment and cryptocurrency.
Shift in Investment Focus
The new fund will target early-stage startups in AI infrastructure and deep tech, marking a departure from Sound’s strategy of investing in more established companies. This indicates a growing trend toward funding the foundational technologies that support AI innovations.
Advisory Roles Post-Departure
Despite leaving Sound Ventures, Kutcher will act as an adviser to the firm. Oseary and Sound general partner Effie Epstein will provide advisory support to Kutcher and Beller's new venture, maintaining ties between the two firms.
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Ashton Kutcher is leaving Sound Ventures to launch a new venture capital firm with Morgan Beller. The new fund will target early-stage investments in AI infrastructure, energy, and deep tech startups, reflecting a shift in investment focus.