About Sound Ventures
Sound Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004. It is primarily based out of United States. As of May 2026, Sound Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 142 companies, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Polsia Overall, Sound Ventures portfolio has seen 22 unicorns, 15 IPOs and 24 acquisitions including key companies like Uber, Robinhood and Airbnb. A lot of funds co-invest with Sound Ventures, with names like Ashton Kutcher sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Sound Ventures has team of 6 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 7 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Sound Ventures' List of Top Investments
Sound Ventures has a portfolio of 142 companies, including 22 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Landbase and Medinas.Their portfolio spans across United States, Israel, United Kingdom and 10 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 7 more. Here is the list of top investments by Sound Ventures:
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 152,642 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, InvestX and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. OpenAI
Artificial intelligence research and development platform offering advanced language models. It enables businesses and individuals to build and integrate AI capabilities into their applications and services. It is a technology company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence models, including the popular ChatGPT, which enables users to interact with AI-powered conversational interfaces. The company's research focuses on achieving artificial general intelligence, a system that can solve complex human-level problems, while prioritizing safety and benefits. It provides its AI models through an API platform, enabling developers to integrate AI capabilities into their applications.
Key facts about OpenAI
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $180B
- Employee Count: 9,268 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Fidelity Investments and 87 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.73B
- Employee Count: 4,814 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, ADS Ventures and 148 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 68,394 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Silver Lake and 161 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Affirm
Provider of point of sale financing solutions for consumers and merchants. It facilitates payment plans with transparent terms and no hidden fees. The company provides options for consumers to pay over time at various retailers. It offers a mobile application and browser extension to manage payments.
Key facts about Affirm
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jun 30, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 3,104 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Sprout Capital Partners and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Sep 17, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Sound Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Sound Ventures has invested in 142 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 11 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 9 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Polsia and most recent follow-on round was in GC AI.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2025 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
2022 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
2021 | 41 | 9 | 50 |
2020 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
2019 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Sound Ventures' Investments by Stage
Sound Ventures has made 37 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $20.5M, 31 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $21.9M and 29 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $44.7M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 37 |
Seed | 31 |
Series B | 29 |
Series C | 14 |
Series D | 2 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sound Ventures' Investments by Sector
Sound Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech, Consumer and Blockchain Technology. Notably, it has invested in 138 Tech companies, 83 Software companies, 81 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 75 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 56 |
FinTech | 45 |
High Tech | 39 |
Consumer | 36 |
Blockchain Technology | 22 |
Others | 160 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sound Ventures' Investments by Geography
Sound Ventures has made most investments in United States (106), followed by Israel where it has made 4 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 106 |
Israel | 4 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Canada | 2 |
China | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Sound Ventures' recent investments
Sound Ventures has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Polsia and Anomaly are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Sound Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 25, 2026 | United States | Series B | 5090 | [+5] | |
May 15, 2026 | United States | Series B | 3038 | [+3] | |
Feb 27, 2026 | United States | Series F | 3434 | [+24] | |
Jan 13, 2026 | United States | Series B | 9414 | [+5] | |
Nov 12, 2025 | United States | Series B | 6546 |
Unicorns in Sound Ventures' Portfolio
Sound Ventures has 22 unicorns in its portfolio - You Technologies, Speak, The Sandbox and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is You Technologies. It became a unicorn in 2025, 3 years after Sound Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Sound Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | AI-enabled key-word based private search engine | 2020 | Palo Alto | Series C | dktibrr | ||
78 | AI-powered language learning platform | 2016 | San Francisco | Series C | yvgobrh | ||
72 | Online platform offering a user-generated metaverse with blockchain games for creative and immersive gaming experiences | 2018 | Hong Kong | Series B | vmwqpwz | ||
70 | Portfolio management software for financial advisors | 2018 | Culver City | Series F | eqrjmqt | ||
72 | Developer of generative AI models for image, video, audio, and 3D | 2019 | Los Angeles | Seed | wwpjodu |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Sound Ventures' Portfolio
15 of Sound Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. EquipmentShare got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jan 2026 at marketcap of $5.24B and Bird got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).Here are Sound Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 | Series E | 5274 | |
Nov 05, 2021 | Jun 28, 2018 | Series C | 5753 | |
Oct 14, 2021 | Jul 09, 2015 | Seed | 4574 | |
Sep 29, 2021 | - | - | 3574 | |
Jul 29, 2021 | - | - | 4525 |
Acquired companies in Sound Ventures' Portfolio
24 companies from Sound Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Vendr in Jun 2026 by Vertice for $*****.Here are Sound Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 01, 2026 | Oct 24, 2019 | Seed | 2784 | |
Mar 11, 2026 | Oct 28, 2020 | Series B | 5236 | |
Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 02, 2021 | Series B | 8688 | |
Oct 21, 2025 | Mar 30, 2021 | Series B | 7585 | |
Jul 02, 2025 | May 11, 2020 | Seed | 3296 |
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Team profile of Sound Ventures
Sound Ventures has a team of 6 members including 3 Partners and 3 Principals located in United States. Sound Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Sound Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Beverly Hills | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Principal | Dayton | - | - | |
Principal | New York City | - | - | |
Principal | Santa Monica | - | - |
Co-investors of Sound Ventures
Over the past 11 years, 1488 investors have co-invested in Sound Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Sound Ventures: Y Combinator, General Catalyst and 506 others have invested in rounds before Sound Ventures. There are 16 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Sound Ventures and 8 companies where General Catalyst has invested before Sound Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Sound Ventures: 599 investors entered a company along with Sound Ventures. These include investors like Ashton Kutcher (11 companies).
- Invested after Sound Ventures: A total of 381 investors have invested in Sound Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (5 companies), Iconiq Capital (4 companies) and Sequoia Capital (4 companies).
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