The Economic Times

In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expanded

In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake was reportedly worth more than $60 million as Uber expanded rapidly and its valuation soared. What began as a relatively early investment became one of Kutchers most notable bets, showing the extraordinary potential of backing a company before its breakthrough.