Strategic Visionaries. Technology Stewards.

Sound Media Ventures is a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, data scientists, operators, and risk managers. We invest in novel, scalable, and defensible technologies that thrive in high-growth sectors. We apply our operating experiences, relationships, and business intelligence to empower the next generation of founders and scale transformative investment vehicles.

Rapid Adoption. Exponential Rate of Change.

We are witnessing a “Model T moment” for generative and embodied AI, and a range of other technologies that drive growth. As we watch our founders build a future that their customers could have never imagined, we also see their target audiences embracing that future quickly. Progress is powered by a convergence of generative AI, embodied AI, advanced sensors, and a range of best-in-class technologies. That and, as a society, we are ready.

SMV I: With a focus in technology and entertainment investments, SMV I includes generative AI and technology firms in eSports, music, education, news, and gaming.

SMV II: This fund ventures into early-stage Physical AI (such as Figure, Verobotics, Persona, Tevel), while extending investment in entertainment technology and connected devices.

SMV III – The Physical AI Fund (Open): Our strong conviction about Physical AI led us to our third fund, which includes both humanoid and non-humanoid robots, as well as the “picks and shovels” that enable the growing ecosystem within the Physical AI industry.

SMV IV – The Israel Innovation Fund (Open): Our fourth fund offers investors access to a wide range of well-curated, early-stage opportunities, primarily in Israel, at attractive entry points. This hybrid Fund-of Funds focuses on partnering with early-stage fund managers.

Unique deal flow. Early access.

We leverage our global investment network and diverse syndication partnerships to source differentiated, early investment opportunities. Our initial investments focused on media and entertainment technologies. We have since expanded our portfolio into select, deep tech sectors, developing conviction about the power of generative AI and embodied AI investments.

Our collective investments grow in the context of the industries they serve, including logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, construction and infrastructure, agriculture, in-home and consumer, healthcare, defense and security, space exploration, and entertainment. In addition to our direct investments in innovative founders, we also partner with other fund managers through our fund-of-funds entity. Across our various investments, we enjoy collaborating with passionate and hard-working founders who are building scalable, defensible, and transformative technologies.

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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
Director

Bill Campbell
Director

Randall Foster
Director

Todd Harris
Director

David Strickland
Director

Lingbin Kong
Director

Vision. Growth. Relationships.

“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."