**Ashton Kutcher and Morgan Beller Announce New VC Firm, Lightspark**
Actor and prominent venture capitalist Ashton Kutcher is set to embark on a new chapter, departing from his long-standing firm, Sound Ventures. Kutcher is co-founding a new venture capital firm, Lightspark, alongside Morgan Beller, a notable figure in the tech world known for her role in co-creating Facebook’s Diem (formerly Libra) and her tenure as a general partner at NFX.
The move signifies a major pivot for Kutcher, who, with partner Guy Oseary, built Sound Ventures into a successful investment vehicle backing numerous tech giants. Beller brings a wealth of experience in frontier tech and a strong entrepreneurial spirit to the partnership.
Lightspark is expected to focus on identifying and fostering the next wave of innovative startups, combining Kutcher’s track record in early-stage investments with Beller’s deep expertise in emerging technologies. This new venture establishes a formidable duo poised to make a significant impact on the investment landscape.