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Sound Ventures

Venture capitalActively deploying

Santa Monica · Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked

Also known as AM Capital · Sound · SOUND DEVELOPMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

Invests in the technology sector.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Santa Monica, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2015
Last 12 months
14 investments
Private fund assets
$3.7B
VC funds
14
Tracked investments
185
Unicorns
34
IPOs
13
Acquisitions
29

Team · 6 people

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Jill Puente· Partner
Alexandra (Lexi) Burbey· Investorin𝕏

What they invest in

from 168 of 185 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×68Enterprise Software ×51SaaS ×49Consumer ×35Fintech ×35Developer Tools ×25Healthtech ×22Data & Infrastructure ×19

HQs:United States×136France×3Mexico×3Australia×2Brazil×1Canada×1

Investments · 185 tracked

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By year:2026 · 122025 · 82024 · 32023 · 62022 · 222021 · 212020 · 32019 · 32018 · 82017 · 32016 · 22015 · 397 dated

0x Labs0x.orgin𝕏crypto exchanges: ZRXApr 2022

0x provides onchain routing and liquidity aggregation infrastructure for enterprise wallets, payments platforms, and exchanges.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechSan Francisco, US

Will Warren(Founder)inAmir Bandeali(Founder)inAlex Q. Xu(Co-Founder)inFulvia Morales(Director of Product (previously Group Product Manager))Stuart Law(Head of Operations)inTheo Gonella(Group Product Manager)in

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesArchetypeBitDAOBlockchain CapitalBlockchain.com VenturesCoinbase Ventures+15 more

Affirmaffirm.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AFRM

Affirm provides a point-of-sale financing platform that allows consumers to make purchases and pay over time, available online and in-store through its Affirm Card and browser extension integrations.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechRetail TechSan Francisco, US

Max Levchin(Founder)inNathan Gettings(Founder)Libor Michalek(President)inAlex Rampell(Founder)Jeff Kaditz(Founder)Jeffrey Kaditz(Founder)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBattery VenturesCaffeinated CapitalClocktower VenturesCraft VenturesFelicis Ventures+19 more

Airbnbairbnb.comin𝕏NASDAQ: ABNB

Airbnb is an online marketplace that enables people to book and list accommodations for short-term rentals, experiences, and services around the world.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Brian Chesky(CEO)inNathan Blecharczyk(CTO)inJoe Gebbia(CPO)inBelinda Johnson(Executive Officer)inLaurence Tosi(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew Swain(Executive Officer)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investors137 VenturesA.Capital VenturesA*ACME CapitalAglae VenturesAlign Ventures+78 more

BitGobitgo.comin𝕏NYSE: BTGO

BitGo provides institutional-grade infrastructure for digital assets, including regulated custody, wallet services, prime brokerage (trading, financing, settlement), stablecoin issuance, and embedded crypto-as-a-service.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechPalo Alto, US

Michael Belshe(Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, President, and Director)Chen Fang(Executive Officer, Director)Krishna Juvvadi(Executive Officer)inEdward Reginelli(Chief Financial Officer)Jody Mettler(Chief Operating Officer)Jeff Horowitz(Chief Compliance Officer)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsArkStream CapitalBitfuryBlockchain CapitalBlockchain CoinvestorsCraft VenturesCyber Capital+19 more

Duolingoduolingo.comin𝕏NASDAQ: DUOL

Duolingo offers app-based language learning through short, game-like lessons that teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using AI and language science to personalize the experience.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechPittsburgh, US

Severin Hacker(Founder)inLuis von Ahn(Founder)inMatt Skaruppa(Chief Financial Officer)inSeverin Guey(Founder)in

BoardBrad Burnham(Director)inAndrew Moore(Director)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsCapitalGDrive CapitalFelicis VenturesFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcK2 GlobalKleiner Perkins+10 more

Electronic Artsea.comin𝕏NASDAQ: EAAug 2026

Electronic Arts (EA) develops and publishes video games, content, and online services for consoles, mobile devices, and PCs, with franchises such as EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, and The Sims.

ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentRedwood City, US

Trip Hawkins(Founder)inJade Raymond(Founder)inJeff Braun(Founder)Will Wright(Founder)

Co-investorsBaseline VenturesKleiner PerkinsSequoia CapitalSilver Lake PartnersSkycatcher FundAMD Ventures+9 more

Equipment Shareequipmentshare.comin𝕏NASDAQ: EQPTSeed

EquipmentShare provides construction equipment rentals and fleet management technology for builders and contractors.

Construction TechIoTPropTechSaaSColumbia, US

Brad Siegler(Founder)inJeff Lowe(Founder)inJabbok Schlacks(Founder)inWilliam Schlacks(President)inWilly Schlacks(Founder)Alex Levy(Investor)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmity VenturesDepth VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFundersClubG Squared+28 more

Ginkgo Bioworksginkgo.bioin𝕏NYSE: DNAJul 2014

Ginkgo Bioworks builds autonomous labs that accelerate bioengineering for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRoboticsBoston, US

Jason Kelly(Founder)inReshma Shetty(Founder)inBarry Canton(Founder)inAustin Che(Founder)inTom Knight(Founder)inBartholomew Canton(Executive Officer)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAzure Capital PartnersB3 HoldingBlue Owl CapitalCannage Capital+62 more

Gitlabgitlab.comin𝕏NASDAQ: GTLBSeed · Mar 2015

GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that enables teams and AI agents to collaborate on the full software development lifecycle, from planning through deployment, with integrated security and compliance capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Sid Sijbrandij(CEO)inDmytro Zaporozhets(CTO)inDmitriy Zaporozhets(Founder)inPaul Machle(Executive Officer)inSytse Sijbrandij(Founder)

BoardBruce Armstrong(Director)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAugust CapitalBase PartnersBling CapitalCategory VenturesCoatue Management+36 more

Robinhoodrobinhood.comin𝕏NASDAQ: HOODAug 2019

Robinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets.

FintechMenlo Park, US

Vlad Tenev(Founder)inBaiju Bhatt(Founder)inJason Warnick(Chief Financial Officer)inGretchen Howard(Executive Officer)inVladimir Tenev(Founder)

BoardScott Sandell(Director)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 CapitalACME CapitalAlgerAliya Capital PartnersAmplo VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+66 more

Sentinel Onesentinelone.comin𝕏NYSE: S

SentinelOne provides an AI-powered cybersecurity platform for enterprises that integrates endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMountain View, US

Tomer Weingarten(Founder)inAlmog Cohen(Founder)inSameet Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)inEhud Shamir(Founder)

BoardRobert Schwartz(Director)Dan Scheinman(Director)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Everest GroupFoothill VenturesGranite HillInsight PartnersKhosla Ventures+15 more

Uberuber.comin𝕏NYSE: UBER

Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Travis Kalanick(Founder)Garrett Camp(Founder)inGautam Gupta(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Holden(Executive Officer)David Plouffe(Executive Officer)inEmil Michael(Executive Officer)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investors137 Ventures3Spoke Capital408 VenturesA*ACME CapitalAcross Capital Partners+90 more

Warby Parkerwarbyparker.com𝕏NYSE: WRBY

Warby Parker is a direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams at affordable prices, with a home try-on service and flexible return policy.

Direct to ConsumerRetail Tech

Dave Gilboa(Founder)inNeil Blumenthal(Founder)inAndrew Hunt(Founder)inJeffrey Raider(Founder)Andy Hunt(Founder)David Gilboa(Founder)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsBoxGroupBullishCapital B Private HoldingsCraft VenturesFelicis VenturesFirst Round Capital+17 more

Communitycommunity.comin𝕏Sep 2023SEC filingmedium confidence

Community is a messaging platform that connects businesses, brands, and creators with their audiences through direct, algorithm-free communication.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechSaaSLos Angeles, US

Guy OsearyAshton KutcherJosh Rosenheck(Chief Product Officer)inMatthew PeltierinDiankha Linear(President and CEO)inCourtney Saye(CFO)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Board seatGuy Oseary· per SEC Form D · $25M raise · filed Sep 2023

Co-investors500 GlobalA-Rod CorpDreamers VCHubSpot VenturesMana VenturesShrug Capital+4 more

0x0xproject.com𝕏Apr 2022

0x provides a Cross-Chain API that aggregates 12+ bridges and bridge aggregators into a single integration, handling route discovery, bridging, execution, and progress tracking for cross-chain token swaps.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech

Will Warren(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Amino CapitalContinue CapitalFabric VenturesIOSG VenturesLimitless Crypto Investments+9 more

3Y Health3yhealth.comin

3Y Health provides business setup and compliance infrastructure for healthcare practitioners, handling licensing, registration, and regulatory requirements so practitioners can launch their practice with minimal administrative burden.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechSaaS

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsCold Start VenturesFounders Fund

Acorns Growacorns.comin𝕏

Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.

FintechIrvine, US

Jeff Cruttenden(Founder)inWalter Cruttenden(Founder)inMark Dru(Founder)inMichael Bloch(Founder)

BoardJim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnsa CapitalBain Capital VenturesBlack Jays VenturesComcast VenturesConnetic Ventures+18 more

Airtableairtable.comin𝕏acquired by Bending Spoons · Aug 2026 · $1.3B

Airtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Howie Liu(Founder)inAndrew Ofstad(Founder)inEmmett Nicholas(Founder)inAmbereen Toubassy(Chief Financial Officer)inPaul Ohls(Chief Revenue Officer)inDavid Azose(Chief Technology Officer)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsBling CapitalBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)CSC Upshot+35 more

Almagetalma.euinAug 2022 · $130M

Alma provides buy-now-pay-later instalment payment solutions for e-commerce and physical retailers, letting shoppers split purchases into instalments online, in-store, or via payment links while merchants receive guaranteed upfront payouts.

E-commerceFintechRetail TechNeuilly-sur-Seine, FR

Louis Chatriot(Founder)inFintech Retail Tech Louis Chatriot(Founder)Guillaume Desloges(Co-Founder & COO)in

Co-investorsInsight PartnersIsaiISAI GestionKima VenturesPICUS CAPITALRoosh Ventures+6 more

Almamyalmafi.comAug 2022 · $130MDefunct

A mobile banking application that incorporates game-like mechanics and offers users the chance to win prizes, including a $1 million jackpot distributed weekly.

FintechGamingSeattle, US

Agni Bhattacharya(Founder)inAllison Bellows(Founder)inGuillaume Desloges(Founder)Harry Ritter(Founder)Louis Chatriot(Founder)Louis Chatriot Guillaume Desloges(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorAglae VenturesBoxGroupForerunner VenturesFounders FutureGR Capital+9 more

Almahelloalma.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $130M

Alma provides practice management and insurance billing software solutions for behavioral health providers, helping them manage sessions and payments.

HealthtechMental HealthSaaSSan Francisco, US

Harry Ritter(Founder)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAble PartnersBoxGroupFirst Round CapitalOptum VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersRainfall Ventures+3 more

Almatryalma.comin𝕏Aug 2022 · $130M

Alma is a modern immigration law firm serving both companies and individuals, where attorneys handle US visa and green card cases such as O-1, H-1B, and EB-2/EB-1 petitions.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechLegalTechSaaSPalo Alto, US

Shuo Chen(Founder)inAizada Marat(Co-founder)inAssel Tuleubayeva(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBling CapitalMVP VenturesConvictionNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NFXVillage Global+8 more

Almaalmapay.cominAug 2022 · $130M

Alma is a payment platform that enables merchants in Europe to offer installment payment options to customers, both online and in-store.

FintechRetail TechSaaSFrance, FR

Co-investorsAglae VenturesWind VentureYolo InvestmentsBoxGroupInsight PartnersOptum Ventures+4 more

Almaalma.foodAug 2022 · $130M

Alma is a nutrition coach and food tracker app for iOS that allows users to log meals via voice, photo, or text and tracks calories, macros, and 25+ nutrients.

ConsumerHealthtech

Co-investorsMenlo VenturesBoxGroupInsight PartnersOptum VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersRainfall Ventures+2 more

Almaalma.euAug 2021 · $50M

alma provides IT-focused project management services, defining project goals and milestones with clients and delivering tailored solutions through a single point of contact.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsCathay InnovationBoxGroupInsight PartnersOptum VenturesPrimary Venture PartnersRainfall Ventures+2 more

Altruistaltruist.comin𝕏May 2024Acquired

Altruist is an AI-forward custodian and wealth platform for independent registered investment advisors, handling workflows from client onboarding to reporting on a single system.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSCulver City, US

Jason Wenk(Founder)inMazi Bahadori(Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer)inHarpreet Ahluwalia(Chief Product Officer)inAmit Miglani(Chief Financial Officer)inPiret Loone(General Counsel)inDan Petty(Chief Information Security Officer)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsDeclaration PartnersICONIQInsight PartnersSalesforce VenturesVenrockGIC+9 more

Anthropicanthropic.comin𝕏

Anthropic is an AI safety research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Dario Amodei(Founder)inDaniela Amodei(Founder)inTom Brown(Founder)inJack Clark(Founder)inJared Kaplan(Founder)inChris Olah(Founder)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investors3Comma Capital7BC Venture Capital7GC & CoA.Capital VenturesAccelAkka+151 more

Antimetalantimetal.comin

Antimetal builds an autonomous system that operates production infrastructure by continuously monitoring, diagnosing, and fixing issues across software systems.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsNew York City, US

Shreyas Iyer(Founder)inMatthew Parkhurst(Founder)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsBuilder CapitalChapter OneHawk Hill VenturesIDEO CoLab VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcChapter One Ventures+2 more

Aponoapono.ioin𝕏Acquired

Apono provides an access management platform that replaces standing privileges by granting scoped, just-in-time access at runtime and automatically revoking it.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Sara Teare(Founder)Rom Carmel(Founder)inOfir Stein(Founder)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investors33NAccelBackbone AngelsMatrixMeron CapitalMindset Venture+11 more

Apptopiaapptopia.comin𝕏Nov 2016 · $2.7M

Apptopia provides mobile app consumer data—app store intelligence and device-level panel data covering 3,500+ public tickers across 160+ countries—for use in quantitative investment research, backtesting, and machine learning models.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintech

Jonathan Kay(Founder)inEliran Sapir(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalABS Capital PartnersBlossom Street VenturesCSC UpshotExpansion Venture CapitalKima Ventures+7 more

Arcade AIarcade.ai

Sam Partee(Founder)inAlex Salazar(Founder)Mariam Naficy(Founder)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAdverb VenturesCanaan PartnersFactorial FundsInspired CapitalPark Rangers CapitalTorch Capital+3 more

Atmoatmo.aiin𝕏Seed · Dec 2024

Atmo develops AI-powered weather forecasting models that process real-time satellite, ground station, radar, and ocean buoy data to deliver forecasts at high resolution and speed.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Alex Levy(Founder)inJohan Mathe(Founder)inJeremie Lequeux

Co-investorsAIX VenturesOffline VenturesScribble VenturesSignia Venture PartnersStartXTofino Capital+7 more

Atriumatrium.co𝕏Seed · Sep 2018 · $65MDefunct

Atrium provides legal services to startups through a technology-enabled platform that replaces traditional hourly billing with performance-based compensation and software tools designed to increase operational transparency and efficiency.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US

Justin Kan(CEO)inAnton Nadtochiy(Founder)Daniel(Founder)Gerry(Founder)Kevin(Founder)Vera Butko(Founder)

Co-investorsY Combinator500 GlobalAgrolimen VenturesAirTree VenturesAmino CapitalAndreessen Horowitz+33 more

Atriumatrium.mein𝕏Sep 2018 · $65M

Atrium is a relationship intelligence platform designed for investors that consolidates communication, calendar, and CRM data to surface actionable insights and maintain organized networks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesTen13Andreessen HorowitzGeneral Catalyst

Atriumatrium.art𝕏Sep 2018 · $65M

Atrium is an animation studio that creates and grows original character IP using AI-driven, social-first production pipelines built for short-form content across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsElectric CapitalGm CapitalAndreessen HorowitzGeneral Catalyst

Backbonebackbone.comin𝕏Feb 2022

Backbone One is a mobile game controller that enables remote play of PC games installed on Steam from mobile devices via the Steam Link app.

ConsumerGamingHardwareVancouver, US

Maneet Khaira(Executive Officer, Director)inSydney Newton(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGurdeep Pall(Director)

Co-investors359 CapitalActivant CapitalG SquaredHabitat PartnersIndex VenturesLeft Lane Capital+18 more

Backboneplaybackbone.com

Maneet Khaira(Founder)

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsavraBoxGroupFJ LabsFourward VenturesLudlow VenturesElectric Feel Ventures Llc+4 more

Balancedbalancedpayments.comDefunct

Balanced provides payment infrastructure designed for online marketplaces, aiming to unlock new commerce activity.

FintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Matin Tamizi(CEO)inAkbar Thobhani(Board Member)inCarlos Rodriguez-Rosario(Senior Javascript Engineer)inMahmoud Abdelkader(CTO)Glenn DixonJareau Wadé

Co-investors408 VenturesY CombinatorFJ LabsStart CapitalSV AngelWebb Investment Network

BAYCboredapeyachtclub.comMar 2022 · $450M

Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) is an NFT collection where ownership of an "Ape" token serves as membership, granting access to member activations, a clubhouse, and other perks.

Crypto & Web3

Co-investorsDeepTech VenturesSamsung Nexta16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAnimoca BrandsLionTree+2 more

Benchlingbenchling.comin𝕏Apr 2016

Benchling provides a cloud-based R&D platform for life sciences, combining a collaborative electronic lab notebook, structured scientific data modeling, automated workflows, and AI tools.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Sajith Wickramasekara(CEO)inAshutosh Singhal(Founder)Ashu Singhal(Founder)inCheng Kang(Founder)Cornelius Chen(Founder)Cory Liin

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzArtisanal VenturesBalaji SrinivasanDraper AssociatesEnsemble Labs+31 more

Bloom Institute of Technologybloomtech.comin𝕏Seed

BloomTech is an online coding and technology bootcamp that teaches in-demand skills to help students secure well-paying jobs.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechFuture of WorkSaaSAustin, US

Austen Allred(CEO)inBen Nelson(Founder)inZoran(COO)Trevor McKendrick(Chief of Staff)inNamrata Ganatra(CTO)inDavid Head(Data Engineer)

Co-investorsGelt VCGV (Google Ventures)Hemisphere Ventures LLCImagine K12Jude GomilaManhattan West+22 more

BloomThatbloomthat.comAcquired

BloomThat offers same-day and next-day flower delivery through a mobile app and website, serving customers in major U.S. cities and nationwide.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Matthew Schwab(President)inDavid Bladow(Founder)inChad Powell(Product + Technology)in

Co-investorsFundersClubRainfall VenturesY CombinatorACME CapitalAgrolimen VenturesAlexis Ohanian+12 more

BlueCargobluecargo.ioin𝕏Seed

A logistics solution provider serving small to large drayage providers, freight forwarders, and BCOs to reduce costs in import operations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US

Alexandra Griffon(Founder)inLaura Theveniau(Founder)inNaveen Jain(Investor)inClement Renault(Advisor)Arthus de Saint ChaffrayAkash Deshpande(Engineering Hiring Manager)

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesExpaHyperguapKima VenturesLeft Lane CapitalSoma Capital+16 more

Bluecrewbluecrewjobs.comin𝕏SeedAcquired

BlueCrew is an industrial staffing platform that places workers into light industrial roles.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSChicago, US

Gino Rooney(CEO)inCooper Newby(CPO)inMichele CasertanoLogan Frederick(Data)in

Co-investorsFJ LabsFundersClubSoma CapitalY CombinatorFoundation CapitalGlobal Founders Capital+6 more

Brave Carebravecare.com𝕏Series ADefunct

Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics designed to treat common acute conditions in children, supplemented by remote consultations delivered by clinicians.

HealthtechPortland, US

Asa Miller(Founder)inDarius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder)inMaryam Taheri(Founder)inCorey Fish, MD(Founder)inGary Gerlacher(Executive Officer, Director)Corey Fish, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAV8 VenturesFifty YearsVentureSouqY CombinatorZillionize+16 more

Brexbrex.comin𝕏Series Cacquired by Capital One · Jan 2026 · $5.2B

Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Henrique Dubugras(CEO)inPedro Franceschi(Founder)inYutong PeiinGraham Kaemmer(Engineer)Anu Hariharan(Board Member)inAlex Pareto(Engineering)in

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsY CombinatorDST GlobalRibbit CapitalTiger Global Management137 Ventures+63 more

Brigithellobrigit.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $35MAcquired

Brigit is a mobile financial health app that helps low-income Americans avoid overdrafts, access emergency cash, build credit, and budget for savings.

Fintech

Zuben Mathews(Founder)inHamel Kothari(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCanaan PartnersCore Venture CapitalDCM VenturesDN CapitalDreamers VC+13 more

C16 Biosciencesc16bio.comin𝕏Series A

C16 Biosciences produces high-value lipid ingredients using fermentation of naturally occurring microorganisms for manufacturers of beauty, personal care, home care, and food products.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechConsumerHealthtechNew MaterialsNew York City, US

Shara Ticku(CEO)inDavid Heller(Founder)inHarry McNamara(Founder)in

BoardAndrew Shumaker(He resigned as a Director effective November 20, 2018.)

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Dorm RoomE12 Venture Capital, LlcEvolution VC PartnersG Ventures+20 more

Call9callnine.comSeedDefunct

Call9 provides emergency and palliative care to patients in skilled nursing facilities by combining onsite clinical care specialists with remote emergency medicine physicians who evaluate and treat patients via a proprietary platform, reducing response times from an average of 64 minutes to immediate care.

HealthtechNew York City, US

Celina Tenev(Founder)Timothy Peck(CEO)XiaoSong Mu(CTO)Chris Stringfellow

Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorBios PartnersGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHillcrest Venture PartnersIndex Ventures+8 more

Calmcalm.comFeb 2019

Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.

HealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMiami, US

Alex Tew(Founder)inMichael Acton Smith(Founder)inDavid Ko(CEO)

Co-investorsAcumen AmericaBrighter CapitalCherubic VenturesConnect VenturesElefundEQUIAM+25 more

Carrot Fertilityget-carrot.comin𝕏Seed

Carrot is a global fertility and family-building platform that provides access to fertility care, maternity support, and family-building guidance for individuals and families.

FemTechHealthtechHR TechSan Francisco, US

Asima Ahmad(CMO)inTammy Sun(Founder)inDavid Utley(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Asima Ahmad(Founder)Arun VenkatesanMaxwell Radomsky

Co-investors515 VenturesAll TurtlesAurumBackstage CapitalCore Venture CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)+18 more

Casetextthomsonreuters.comin𝕏Acquired

Thomson Reuters is a content and technology company providing AI-powered tools and information services—including CoCounsel and ONESOURCE—for legal, tax, accounting, risk, fraud, and government professionals.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSan Francisco, US

Jake Heller(CEO)inSteve Hasker(President and Chief Executive Officer)inLaura Safdie(Founder)Pablo Arredondo(Founder)Joanna Hueyr w(CTO)

Co-investors8VCAccess Venture PartnersAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorBoxGroupBuildGroupCanvas Ventures+25 more

Ceciliaceciliamaterials.comSep 2026 · $60M

Cecilia uses microwave-based technology to convert industrial plastic waste into carbon materials and clean hydrogen.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsChrysalixE8 AngelsAglae VenturesNorthzoneScale Venture PartnersThe Council

Chainalysischainalysis.comin𝕏Jul 2020

Chainalysis provides investigative services and training programs for cryptocurrency compliance and risk mitigation.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechNew York, US

Jonathan Levin(Founder)inMichael Gronager(Founder)inJan Møller(Founder)inRakib Azad(Executive Officer)in

BoardPhilippe Botteri(Director)inSarah Tavel(Director)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAccelAdditionAlbionVCArchetypeBlackstoneBNY Mellon+36 more

Checkrcheckr.comin𝕏Series C

Checkr provides background verification and fraud detection services for hiring, loan approvals, insurance, and tenant screening decisions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Daniel Yanisse(CEO)inJonathan Perichon(Founder)inNaeem Ishaq(Executive Officer)inJennifer Yeh(Executive Officer)inTodd Freedman(Executive Officer)inChris Hollindale(Head of Checkr Pay)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsAccelActivant CapitalBond Capital ManagementCoatue ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Earl Grey Capital+22 more

Cleverclever.comin𝕏Acquired

Clever provides a data integration platform for schools that connects student information systems with educational applications and tools.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Dan Carroll(CPO)inRafael Garcia(CTO)inTyler Bosmeny(CEO)inTyler Bosmey(Founder)Nikhil Pandit(Senior Engineering Manager)inNic Woodyard(Recruiter)

Co-investorsFloodgateGSV VenturesHomebrewImagine K12Initialized CapitalKapor Capital+11 more

Composemongohq.comAcquired

Compose provides managed hosting and scaling for multiple database types including PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, serving developers who need operational database infrastructure.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Jason McCay(Founder)inBen Wyrosdick(Founder)inKurt Mackey(CEO)inShaun Davis(Full-Stack Engineer)inMatt Insler(Software Engineer)inJerome Gravel-Niquet(Software Engineer)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesBrainchild HoldingsCraft VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Founder Collective+4 more

Conduitconduit.aiin𝕏

Conduit provides an AI agent platform for the hospitality industry that automates guest interactions across multiple channels, handles bookings and upsells, manages internal operations, and delivers leadership insights integrated with existing systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Cole Rubin(CEO)inPunn Kam(CTO)inLodovico Benvenuti(Founding AI Engineer)

Co-investorsTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorUnpopular VenturesEight CapitalHack VCPi Labs+15 more

Conduitconduitpay.comin𝕏May 2025

Conduit provides payment infrastructure for fast, cross-border global transactions.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Matt Zisow(Founder)Kirill Gertman(Founder)in

PartnerAshton Kutcher· solo GP

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCore Venture CapitalDiagramDiscovery Ventures III Gmb H & Co. KGGradient VenturesHelios Digital Ventures+16 more

ConsenSysconsensys.ioin𝕏Mar 2022

Consensys builds a vertically integrated platform for decentralized finance, offering consumer wallet applications, developer infrastructure, blockchain APIs, and protocol-level software that manage the full onchain transaction lifecycle.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechFort Worth, US

Joseph Lubin(Founder)in

Co-investors1802 VenturesArcane GroupArgonautic VenturesBR CapitalCMT Digital VenturesCoinbase Ventures+34 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Harmell Cellars HoldingsWastefuel Global LLCAssembledGeneral Counsel AINano Net TechnologiesPipe TechnologiesReliable Labs

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 42

13 IPOs · 29 acquisitions · showing 17

0x Labscrypto exchanges: ZRXAffirmNASDAQ: AFRMAirbnbNASDAQ: ABNBBitGoNYSE: BTGODuolingoNASDAQ: DUOLElectronic ArtsNASDAQ: EAEquipment ShareNASDAQ: EQPTGinkgo BioworksNYSE: DNAGitlabNASDAQ: GTLBRobinhoodNASDAQ: HOODSentinel OneNYSE: SUberNYSE: UBERWarby ParkerNYSE: WRBYAirtableacq. by Bending SpoonsBrexacq. by Capital OnePadMapperacq. by ZumperPerfect Audienceacq. by Marin Software

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Sound Ventures made?
Sound Ventures has 185 tracked investments, 42 of which have exited, including 21 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Sound Ventures invest at?
Sound Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does Sound Ventures focus on?
Sound Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is Sound Ventures located?
Sound Ventures is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.
Does Sound Ventures lead rounds?
Sound Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Sound Ventures co-invest with?
Sound Ventures most often shares deals with A.Capital Ventures, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase Ventures, among 19 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 252

Felicis Ventures

Felicis is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders, investing primarily at Seed and Series A across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and defense, global resilience and energy, and health and bio.

$500K – $15M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$500K – $100M
BoxGroup

BoxGroup is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups at their earliest stages.

$250K – $1M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.

$100K – $20M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
FJ Labs

FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.

$100K – $3M
▶240 more co-investors

Kleiner PerkinsTiger Global ManagementThrive CapitalFirst Round CapitalCoatue ManagementCraft VenturesIndex VenturesAlumni VenturesInsight PartnersGreat Oaks Venture CapitalSalesforce VenturesA.Capital VenturesGreylock PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)SoftBank Vision FundTuesday CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersRedpoint VenturesFounder CollectiveNotable CapitalFoundation CapitalSpark CapitalDST GlobalACME CapitalSlow VenturesBond Capital ManagementMatrixTechstarsDCVC (Data Collective)Offline VenturesBling CapitalRibbit CapitalStandard CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersUncork CapitalMenlo VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Caffeinated CapitalFuel CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Forerunner VenturesKapor CapitalAdditionCota CapitalSherpalo VenturesInspired CapitalWebb Investment NetworkLong Journey VenturesPioneerLux CapitalPantera CapitalBetaworks Ventures Management, LlcCapitalGDigital Currency GroupComcast VenturesCanaan PartnersGradient VenturesSusa VenturesSciFi VCMadrona Venture GroupAbstract VenturesHack VCBlockchain CapitalKindred VenturesDreamers VCCoinFundThird Point VenturesTorch CapitalShrug CapitalCherubic VenturesFrialeEniac VenturesStreamlined VenturesFreestyle CapitalInnovation EndeavorsFifth WallPrecursor VenturesSignalFireScale Venture PartnersObvious VenturesSouth Park CommonsPear VCTwo Sigma VenturesTribe CapitalAIX VenturesHaun VenturesNFXTusk Venture PartnersCollaborative FundLombardstreet VenturesSamsung NextBow CapitalBINARY CAPITALLudlow VenturesElefundBrighter CapitalFin CapitalBain Capital VenturesTrue VenturesNextView VenturesAME Cloud VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersAmplify PartnersElectric CapitalIA VenturesTrinity VenturesLowercase CapitalPoint NineQueensBridge Venture PartnersNext Play VenturesTenaya CapitalMaC Venture CapitalScribble VenturesRobot VenturesMosaic VenturesLocus VenturesScalar CapitalTwelve BelowLakeside CapitalIDEO CoLab VenturesB Capital GroupFirstMark CapitalHCVCFloodgateUlu VenturesRed Swan VenturesNext47Catapult CapitalNot Boring CapitalSocial LeverageM13Bitkraft Esports VenturesTq Ventures LlcThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Outlander VC23andMeMoxxie VenturesBaseline VenturesOMERS VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpFormation GroupOwl VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesHelium-3 VenturesPresence CapitalSeed Club VenturesPioneer Square LabsAdverb VenturesMakers FundVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.ImmeasurableAmbush CapitalWestern Technology InvestmentAnimal CapitalNKM CapitalForm CapitalRoosh VenturesHubrix VenturesCasa Verde CapitalStruck CapitalGigafundMorgan Creek CapitalBullishGreenfieldUnknown VenturesUberKrakenQuiet CapitalGoat CapitalLookout VenturesResolute VenturesStride VCTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundQED InvestorsFoundry01 AdvisorsGusto2048 VenturesWEEKENDCreandumLightbankGSV AccelerationAwesome People VenturesLOI Venture8-Bit CapitalCherry VenturesHeartcore Capital2xNJavelin Venture PartnersUpside PartnershipFELIX CAPITALScience VenturesBrand Foundry VenturesFf Venture CapitalKohlberg Kravis Robertsxfactor venturesCapital FactoryExpansive VenturesK2 GlobalK9 VenturesIVCYes VCBasementHeretic VenturesMorado Venture PartnersPresight CapitalThirty Five Ventures (35V)Parade VenturesPossible VenturesVerified CapitalVersion One VenturesAdjacent Ventures LlcCyfrinG20 VenturesThe Alchemy FundHC9 VenturesUnstoppable DomainsIncite.orgAlsop Louie PartnersNorthpond VenturesTA VenturesAlchemy VenturesWalden Catalyst8090 IndustriesQuantstampPenny Jar Capital VentureHelion Venture PartnersFinch CapitalStellation CapitalTimespan VenturesElectric AntMechanism CapitalZelkova VenturesImaginary Venture CapitalPharos Capital GroupTheory Forge VenturesVSC VenturesFabric VCFootPrint CoalitionHonest Game

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