Discovering, investing in, and accelerating the growth of innovative technology companies.

We are a team of entrepreneurs, investors, engineers, data scientists, operators and risk managers focused on stewarding capital and helping to responsibly build a globally-connected market and industry.

We facilitate differentiated investment vehicles by seeking novel, scalable and defensible technologies in select high-growth sectors - firms that positively impact their ecosystems at scale. We then apply operating experience, relationships, and market intelligence to cultivate the next generation of leading founders.

We invest in Driven Founders Globally.

Sound Media Ventures invests primarily in founders who transform media using disruptive technologies and innovative business models. We invest during early growth, between Pre-Seed and Series A. We are drawn to companies that can drive scale and where we can add strategic value to influence performance outcomes.

Technical advances are pushing media and technology into new realms and enabling boundless new investment opportunities. Progress is powered by a convergence of generative AI, robotics, sensors, VR, 5G networks, Web3, and other novel technologies.

This promotes the acceleration of connectivity, globalization of audiences, ascendance of social over traditional media, growth of eSports, music and entertainment, rise of streaming giants, privatization of finance, reinvention of the workspace and workforce, and more. Sound Media Ventures pursues such opportunities with vigor, providing both funding and strategic support.

Portfolio

Unique deal flow and access

We leverage our diverse professional network, relationships with incubators and accelerators, and syndication partners to source strong investment opportunities in our market segments.

Our relationships and experience help us gain access to exciting new projects. We invest where we find passionate and hard-working founders that are building meaningful enterprises with the potential to make a significant and lasting impact. We enjoy rolling up our sleeves and collaborating with founders to add tangible value and influence outcome.

Our Team

Shachar Oren, Founder of Sound Media Ventures, Venture Capital Funds

Shachar Oren
Founder & CEO

Michael Behringer, Partner at Sound Media Ventures, Venture Capital Funds

Michal Behringer
Partner

Bill Campbell
Director

Randall Foster
Director

Todd Harris
Director

David Strickland
Director

Lingbin Kong
Director

We add unique strategic value to our companies

“Partnering with Sound Media Ventures has been a game-changer for Resurgens Gaming. Their financial backing, strategic advice, and key introductions have opened doors locally and globally. I’m incredibly grateful for their support and commitment to our growth.”
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Todd Harris, CEO of Resurgens, Venture Capital Funded, by Sound Media Ventures

Todd Harris, CEO of Resurgens Gaming

“Sound Media Ventures has been incredibly valuable in offering the outside perspective, helping us identify opportunities beyond our immediate focus.”
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Leo, CEO of Brickit, Venture Capital Funded, by Sound Media Ventures

Leo Aleksandrov, CEO of Brickit

"Most of our investors have not been operators, so it has been helpful to have the SMV team, who has taken companies to exit, provide sage guidance as we navigate our own startup journey."