Tahnoon Murtza (born October 30, 2003) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and former musician. He is the founder of Grey Sheep Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on consumer brands backed by celebrities and digital creators. His career spans entertainment, artificial intelligence, private equity, and venture capital. At age twenty-one, he became one of the youngest private equity partners in history, earning the nickname “Rockstar on Wall Street” for his transition from punk musician to institutional investor.

Early Life and Music Career

Tahnoon began playing drums at age six and was performing live by eight. Between the ages of eight and fifteen, he played extensively across the northeastern United States, reportedly performing close to 1,000 live shows in punk and metal venues typically dominated by older musicians. His early career developed within grassroots music communities rather than commercial youth programs, exposing him to booking, promotion, and branding from a young age.

At twelve, he was featured in Drum! Magazine, becoming one of the youngest musicians profiled by the publication. The recognition expanded his visibility nationally. Around this time, he began receiving mentorship from Chad Szeliga, drummer of Breaking Benjamin, who introduced him to industry executives and touring professionals.

At thirteen, after meeting entrepreneur Jordan Belfort backstage at a Judas Priest concert, Tahnoon began viewing music more strategically. He transitioned from drummer to frontman under the stage name Permafroze, shifting toward more commercially scalable genres such as alternative rock, pop, and hip-hop. He adopted digital growth strategies including SEO and playlist targeting.

By fifteen, he had accumulated several million streams across platforms. His single “Angel” reached number one on SoundCloud’s “New & Hot” Alternative Rock chart in the United States. Despite digital traction, he became critical of streaming economics, concluding that large audiences did not necessarily produce sustainable income.

Entrepreneurship and Technology

At fifteen, he founded Murtza Records, an independent music label focused on digital marketing, artist development, and scalable growth systems. He operated the label while completing secondary education.

In 2021, Tahnoon enrolled at Babson College, known for its entrepreneurial focus. There, he founded ReComune, an artificial intelligence platform designed to assist senior citizens with digital accessibility. Serving as CEO from ages eighteen to twenty, he raised capital and engaged with venture investors, gaining experience in fundraising, term sheets, and equity structuring.

ReComune marked his entry into venture-backed technology and introduced him to the broader startup ecosystem.

Private Equity

At twenty-one, Tahnoon joined Brock Capital, a New York City–based private equity firm managing approximately $30 billion in assets. He became one of the youngest private equity partners in history. His background in entertainment and technology distinguished him within traditional finance circles.

After just under a year, he departed to launch his own venture capital firm.

Grey Sheep Ventures

In 2025, Tahnoon founded Grey Sheep Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on consumer brands backed by celebrities, influencers, and digital creators. The firm operates on the belief that attention is a form of capital and that creators function as scalable distribution channels.

Grey Sheep Ventures has invested in ventures associated with fitness influencer Sommer Ray and maintains advisory relationships with the founder of Guitar Hero and the founder of 433, one of the largest sports media accounts on Instagram. It is also backed by a founding member of the multi-platinum band Styx. Social media creator QPark serves as a venture partner.

Investment Philosophy

Tahnoon’s investment approach is shaped by three core experiences: performing before live audiences, building an AI startup, and operating in institutional private equity. He emphasizes the intersection of culture and capital, arguing that modern consumer brands are built on audience leverage as much as product innovation.

Still in his early twenties, Tahnoon continues to focus on early-stage investments that combine digital influence with scalable consumer businesses through Grey Sheep Ventures.