KUTCHER EXITS SOUND VENTURES FOR NEW VC FIRM

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WED, JUL 1, 2026

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Ashton Kutcher is leaving Sound Ventures to co-found a new venture capital firm with Morgan Beller, formerly a general partner at NFX. The pair will focus on early-stage startup investments.

Kutcher, known for backing companies like Uber and Airbnb through Sound Ventures, is transitioning to launch the new fund alongside Beller. Beller previously worked as a general partner at NFX, a seed-stage venture firm, building experience in early-stage investing. The move marks a shift for Kutcher's investment portfolio, which has been housed under Sound Ventures since its inception. Details on the new firm's focus areas, fund size, and launch timeline remain limited. Beller's background in early-stage venture capital suggests the new firm may prioritize seed and Series A investments. Kutcher's established track record and network in the tech sector position the partnership to attract founders and limited partners. The announcement comes amid broader activity in the venture capital space, where established investors continue forming new vehicles to address market opportunities.

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