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Innov8 Partners

VC
Los Angeles, CAWebsite
How to approach: warm intro preferred
Stage

Friends & Family

Check Size

$300K – $600K

Portfolio

6+ companies

Team

1 partner

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Focused on backing gaming infrastructure and web3 applications that enhance digital interaction layers and support seamless digital economies.

Meet the Team

LZ

Lara Zhang

Partner

Gaming
Web3

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
Developer Tools
Consumer
Food / AgTech
AI / ML

Does Not Invest In

Retail

Portfolio Companies (6)

Other

GA

GameTechHub

Gaming Infrastructure
SH

Sherpa Adventure Gear

Consumer / Outdoor apparel & gear·Not disclosed as a venture “round”; transaction is described as a merger/partnership.

"Discovered via perplexity (medium confidence)"

Outdoor apparel and gear brand inspired by Sherpa climbers and Nepali heritage.

NO

Noble Outfitters

Consumer / Apparel & footwear·Not described as a specific round; characterized as parent/owner.

"Discovered via perplexity (medium confidence)"

Designer and marketer of apparel, footwear, and gear, originally focused on equestrian and workwear customers.

FI

First Tactical

Consumer / Tactical apparel & equipment·Not framed as a discrete financing round; implied to be owned by Innov8 Partners.

"Discovered via perplexity (medium confidence)"

Designer and seller of tactical apparel, uniforms, and gear for public safety and military professionals.

LI

Linksoul

Consumer / Golf & lifestyle apparel·The public messaging centers on a strategic partnership/control relationship.

"Discovered via perplexity (medium confidence)"

Golf‑inspired apparel and lifestyle brand.

WI

Wild Fox Foods

Consumer / Food & beverage·Not specified; described as a parent‑company ownership relationship.

"Discovered via perplexity (medium confidence)"

Consumer food brand (better‑for‑you, purpose‑driven products) operated within a portfolio of distinctive consumer brands.

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