Sound Media Ventures

Sound Media Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional presence in California and New York. Founded by Shachar Oren, who has extensive experience in the media and technology sectors, the firm is dedicated to investing in emerging media technology companies. Sound Media Ventures targets early-stage investments, specifically between Seed and Series A rounds, and emphasizes the importance of innovative technologies such as web3, blockchain, streaming, and user-generated content. The firm aims to provide comprehensive support and coverage for startups that demonstrate significant potential, regardless of their geographical location. Its diverse investor base includes entrepreneurs, engineers, data scientists, and other professionals, reflecting a commitment to identifying and nurturing talent in the evolving media landscape.

Randall Foster

Director, SMV Fund I

Shachar Oren

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Streaming

Loupe

Seed Round in 2023
Loupe operates an art streaming platform that offers immersive visual content accessible on connected TVs and the web, featuring an integrated marketplace for purchasing artwork. The platform streams high-resolution art continuously and showcases a variety of prints and original works, helping artists gain visibility to a global audience. Initially launched on Apple TV, where it achieved the status of the top lifestyle app worldwide, Loupe has expanded to over 25 channels across multiple platforms including Amazon Fire, Android TV, and Pluto TV. The service is available both ad-supported for home use and with a commercial license for public display. With 2 million monthly active users and significant audience growth in recent years, Loupe targets an upscale market within the realms of consumer electronics, interior design, and the art industry.

Boomy

Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in generative music technology. The company's application allows users to create original songs using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for traditional music-making skills or experience. In addition to song creation, Boomy provides users with the ability to release and distribute their music across major streaming platforms and digital retailers worldwide. Users can also earn royalties when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby enabling a new generation of creators to monetize their musical endeavors.

Boomy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in generative music technology. The company's application allows users to create original songs using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for traditional music-making skills or experience. In addition to song creation, Boomy provides users with the ability to release and distribute their music across major streaming platforms and digital retailers worldwide. Users can also earn royalties when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby enabling a new generation of creators to monetize their musical endeavors.

Loupe

Seed Round in 2020
Loupe operates an art streaming platform that offers immersive visual content accessible on connected TVs and the web, featuring an integrated marketplace for purchasing artwork. The platform streams high-resolution art continuously and showcases a variety of prints and original works, helping artists gain visibility to a global audience. Initially launched on Apple TV, where it achieved the status of the top lifestyle app worldwide, Loupe has expanded to over 25 channels across multiple platforms including Amazon Fire, Android TV, and Pluto TV. The service is available both ad-supported for home use and with a commercial license for public display. With 2 million monthly active users and significant audience growth in recent years, Loupe targets an upscale market within the realms of consumer electronics, interior design, and the art industry.
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