Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Netflix
Cannes Film Festival
Marvel
Taylor Swift
Doctor Strange
KGF
BTS
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Entertainment News / These Hollywood celebrities are also investors in technology start-ups
Entertainment

These Hollywood celebrities are also investors in technology start-ups

These Hollywood celebrities are also investors in technology start-ups
Written by Pallabi C Samal
Sep 05, 2019, 07:02 pm 4 min read
These Hollywood celebrities are also investors in technology start-ups

In today's times, technology is omnipresent, and hence it's difficult to ignore the same. The boom of start-ups and companies that deal with technology has also given way to the rich putting in their money in these enterprises. So how can our Hollywood biggies, who are no more just performers, be left behind? Here are some celebrities who are smart investors in tech industry.

Number 1
Ashton Kutcher is one of the most successful celebrity investors

When one talks of tech investors in Hollywood, Ashton Kutcher's name always springs up. Through a venture capital fund that he established in 2010, the Two and a Half Men actor has made investments in several technology start-ups. In 2009, paying heed to Silicon Valley heavyweight Marc Andreessen's suggestion, Kutcher put in his dollars in Skype, which became one of his most lucrative investments.

Information
Kutcher has backed more than 70 high-profile start-ups

Besides Skype, Kutcher has made over 70 investments in high-profile start-ups, including social magazine app Flipboard, vacation rentals service Airbnb, photo sharing app Path, location-based service Foursquare, app-based cab hiring service Uber, Spotify, Shazam and SoundCloud, an online audio distribution platform and music sharing website.

Number 2
Renowned music manager Troy Carter backs 40 tech start-ups

Renowned music manager Troy Carter isn't just the chairman and CEO of Atom Factory, he's also an intelligent tech investor. Apart from being an investor and adviser of Spotify, Troy has put in his money in more than 40 tech start-ups like Warby Parker, Lyft, Dropbox, Fab.com, and Uber. He does it through AF Square, an angel fund and technology consultancy, founded in 2012.

Number 3
Apart from environment-centric companies, Leo also invests in tech start-ups

Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood's greenest guy, is known to back environment-centric start-ups like Kingo, Diamond Foundry, Casper, Allbirds. But, he is also a known tech investor, having put his money in New York-based start-up QLoo, MindMaze, and Mobli, now-defunct photo and video sharing app. The other investments in his portfolio include Cue (health-monitoring app), Zuli (smart-home product developer), Rubicon Global (sustainable trash-collection start-up).

Number 4
Robert Downey Jr. has invested in MasterClass

When Robert Downey Jr. isn't busy doing films, he steers all his attention towards investments, which he does through his venture capital fund called Downey Ventures. And what's better than to invest in tech start-ups? Our very own Iron Man, along with Jay-Z, backs MasterClass, a service that offers interactive and video courses taught by big names like Christina Aguilera, Serena Williams, etc.

Number 5
Music meets money: Justin Bieber has invested in Spotify

Teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber owes a lot to social media, as he was discovered through YouTube. He's, thus, giving it back by plowing millions into several tech start-ups like Spotify, social curation app Stamped, later acquired by Yahoo, and messaging app Tinychat. He has also put in his money in selfie app Shots, for which he led a $1.1 million seed round in 2017.

Number 6
Arnold Schwarzenegger invested in Google way back in 1999

Hollywood's Terminator could foresee that investing in Google, the then fledgling search engine, would click, and boy, it did! Way back in 1999, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a Series-A investor in Google. Apart from that, he also participated in a Series-C funding round of $100 million in Scopely, an interactive entertainment company and mobile games developer and publisher.

Number 7
Snoop Dogg's tech investment portfolio is remarkably varied

One of world's most recognized rap artists, Snoop Dogg's tech investment portfolio is varied. He has parked his riches in Reddit, Robinhood, a stock brokering app backed by many other celebs, and GameOn, a sports-chat app. A weed supporter, the 47-year-old has also backed Eaze, which promises to deliver weed in under 10 minutes; and Merry Jane, a lifestyle media site, dedicated to cannabis.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Pallabi C Samal
Pallabi C Samal
Mail
Pallabi C Samal is an entertainment editor at NewsBytes. She has over seven years of experience in journalism and content development. She has previously worked with The Pioneer, The Quint, and Mid-Day on the national desk. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Bangalore University and a postgraduate diploma in journalism and mass communication from the Times School of Journalism.
Latest
Justin Bieber
YouTube
Hollywood News
Serena Williams
SoundCloud
Related
Latest
SP leader Azam Khan gets bail, may be released soon
SP leader Azam Khan gets bail, may be released soon India
Pornography case: Now ED books Raj Kundra for money laundering
Pornography case: Now ED books Raj Kundra for money laundering Entertainment
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Hardik Pandya elects to bat
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Hardik Pandya elects to bat Sports
Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone debuts globally at €2,000
Huawei Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone debuts globally at €2,000 Technology
Days after quitting Congress, Sunil Jakhar joins BJP: Details here
Days after quitting Congress, Sunil Jakhar joins BJP: Details here Politics
Justin Bieber
'10,000 Hours': Why were Justin Bieber, Dan + Shay sued?
'10,000 Hours': Why were Justin Bieber, Dan + Shay sued? Entertainment
Do you know what these 5 Hollywood stars love eating?
Do you know what these 5 Hollywood stars love eating? Entertainment
2022 Grammy Awards undergo date and venue change: Details inside
2022 Grammy Awards undergo date and venue change: Details inside Entertainment
5 expensive, bizarre things Justin Bieber has spent money on
5 expensive, bizarre things Justin Bieber has spent money on Entertainment
Justin Bieber talks about Miami arrest seven years ago
Justin Bieber talks about Miami arrest seven years ago Entertainment
More News
YouTube
'Oneness' becomes Manipur's first film to address homosexuality, societal discrimination
'Oneness' becomes Manipur's first film to address homosexuality, societal discrimination Entertainment
Telugu actor-YouTuber Dolly D Cruze/Gayathri (26) killed in car crash
Telugu actor-YouTuber Dolly D Cruze/Gayathri (26) killed in car crash Entertainment
RIP! YouTuber-rapper Lil Bo Weep passes away at 22
RIP! YouTuber-rapper Lil Bo Weep passes away at 22 Entertainment
#PlaylistAlert: Top 5 Hindi songs released in last two weeks
#PlaylistAlert: Top 5 Hindi songs released in last two weeks Entertainment
Man says he became world's richest person for 7 minutes
Man says he became world's richest person for 7 minutes World
More News
Hollywood News
'Depp whacked sister in face repeatedly,' Amber Heard's sister testifies
'Depp whacked sister in face repeatedly,' Amber Heard's sister testifies Entertainment
'Spiderhead' trailer: Suspense, treachery drive Chris Hemsworth-led thriller
'Spiderhead' trailer: Suspense, treachery drive Chris Hemsworth-led thriller Entertainment
Johnny-Amber defamation trial: From poop incident to abusive audio clips
Johnny-Amber defamation trial: From poop incident to abusive audio clips Entertainment
7 highlights from Amber Heard, Johnny Depp defamation trial
7 highlights from Amber Heard, Johnny Depp defamation trial Entertainment
'The Boys' are back! Season 3 trailer is out
'The Boys' are back! Season 3 trailer is out Entertainment
More News
Serena Williams
How Serena Williams saved her life: Her near-death childbirth experience
How Serena Williams saved her life: Her near-death childbirth experience Sports
Iga Swiatek wins Miami Open 2022: Records scripted
Iga Swiatek wins Miami Open 2022: Records scripted Sports
#KingRichard: Will Smith's SAG, Golden Globes wins strengthen Oscar chances
#KingRichard: Will Smith's SAG, Golden Globes wins strengthen Oscar chances Entertainment
Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev fined $40,000 for disrespecting umpire
Mexican Open: Alexander Zverev fined $40,000 for disrespecting umpire Sports
Serena out of top 50 in WTA; Rafa moves up
Serena out of top 50 in WTA; Rafa moves up Sports
More News
SoundCloud
OpenAI launches Jukebox, an AI engine that creates entire songs
OpenAI launches Jukebox, an AI engine that creates entire songs Technology
#TechBytes: How to watch movies with friends during lockdown
#TechBytes: How to watch movies with friends during lockdown Technology
Hollywood stars who are also investors in start-ups
Hollywood stars who are also investors in start-ups Entertainment
Porn apart, users reveal Airtel, Jio blocking proxy sites, Telegram
Porn apart, users reveal Airtel, Jio blocking proxy sites, Telegram India
Top 5 online platforms where you can promote your music
Top 5 online platforms where you can promote your music Entertainment
More News
Related
Lawyer demands 38 celebrities' arrest for revealing rape victim's name
Lawyer demands 38 celebrities' arrest for revealing rape victim's name Entertainment
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Entertainment news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Entertainment Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022