Ambient Sound Investments

Ambient Sound Investments OÜ, established in 2003 in Tallinn, Estonia, is a family office specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It focuses on private equity and venture capital, investing in technology and technology-based service companies across the United States, Asia, and Europe. The firm prefers minority stakes, typically investing between €0.5 million to €2 million, and aims to have a Partner or Advisor on the boards of its portfolio companies. Ambient Sound Investments also engages in co-investments and public equity investments, using personal capital and balance sheet investments. Initially founded by Skype engineers to hold a minority stake in Skype, the firm sold its shares to eBay in 2005 and now operates as a private investment vehicle.