Innovate Partners

We choose to remain operationally involved in the companies we invest in

We prefer to invest prior to institutional money and with a limited number of co-investors

We seek out brands and companies that use new technologies to deliver market-changing results

We focus on brands and companies that we envision becoming leaders within their markets

Innovate Partners has been instrumental in our early-stage growth by providing top-tier operational resources and invaluable insights that have helped shape our success in an emerging market IP is a true Gold-Standard in the industry

BrightGuard is on a mission to dramatically reduce the plight of skin cancer by making sun block accessible to all people According to the American Cancer Society, Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer, with about 3 3 million people diagnosed each year in the US alone For those that work and play in the sun, sunscreen is the best option BrightGuard, through their innovative approach and versatile product, are giving more people a sun-safe outdoor experience

Our relationship with Innovate is about far more than the investment We count on the partnership for valuable contacts and strategic advice at critical growth stages

FaceFirst is creating a safer and more personalized planet through best-in-class facial recognition security software With FaceFirst, retailers, stadiums, transportation centers, law enforcement agencies and other organizations can detect and deter threats in real time, while also leveraging historical criminal intelligence to identify crime patterns and prevent violence The FaceFirst face recognition security platform is highly accurate and scalable, offering a full range of surveillance, mobile and desktop forensic face detection capabilities to detect and deter stalkers, corporate espionage, known criminals, disgruntled employees and other persons of interest

GovX, Inc owns and operates GovX com, the largest e-commerce website serving members of the U S military (active, reserve or veteran) and federal, state & local government employees GovX Membership is free and allows access to a large, controlled-access marketplace with privileged pricing on products, services, travel, ticketing including major league sports, concerts, theme parks and other events The company has proprietary relationships with teams and leagues in all of major league sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NASCAR as well as major college sports and prominent ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster and Tickets com GovX has developed proprietary verification technologies used to quickly and accurately establish user eligibility and licenses its verification technology in a secure single sign-on (SSO), web-embeddable format, to a range of websites GovX has entered into an agreement with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to exclusively provide a co-branded e-commerce marketplace to its 9 million VA enrollees and its over 400,000 employees and volunteers The company estimates there are just over 100 million eligible users including dependent family members, of which, GovX serves just over 8 million GovX was founded in 2011 and is privately held

Innovate Partners is a one of a kind investor Their operational sensibility makes them entirely unique in the investment community and brings a huge value add on what they're willing to contribute beyond just investment capital On more than a few occasions, Innovate has helped us navigate significant challenges and opportunities with their hands-on approach

Envoy is a design and innovation consultancy that creates possibilities for the connected world They are united by a common purpose: to help forward-thinking leaders navigate change and create enterprise value With offices in Orange County, San Diego and Chicago, their multidisciplinary and uniquely talented teams have helped transform and grow start-up brands and multinational organizations

Innovate Partners is entrepreneurial and operational and truly understands how great businesses are built

Happy Money is the only financial company that combines psychology and money to help people live happier lives Happy Money believes in long-term relationships with people, meeting them at every stage of their financial life, and maximizing their happiness along the way Happy Money is composed of financial services professionals, research and clinical psychologists, data scientists, neuroscientists, designers, and technology

Innovate Partners is not just a venture capital firm - it is like a family The support we have received by far surpasses any other VC/PE firm I have ever encountered

Pear Sports is the leader in smart audio coaching and seamlessly connecting coaches to clients PEAR is the only app that delivers dynamic and interactive audio workouts to you in real-time, creating the ultimate workout experience via smart mobile and wearable devices PEAR Pro is the only digital tool that offers a true remote coaching experience, allowing gyms and trainers to deliver workouts and engage with multiple clients regardless of geographic location

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Founded in 1971, Lindora is one of the largest, medically supervised weight loss, wellness and consumer products company in the United States The nationally recognized brand has helped hundreds of thousands of people lose weight and live happier, healthier lives for nearly 50 years Lindora’s comprehensive weight management and wellness programs teach patients how to lose weight rapidly and keep it off by eating better, exercising more and managing stress more effectively Lindora operates 34 clinic locations in Southern California Lindora’s mission is to transform people’s lives through weight loss and wellness The company is owned by Solis Capital Partners and Innovate Partners, both located in Newport Beach, CA

From day one, the IP (Innovate Partners) network has proven extremely beneficial, and has already led to important partnerships and additional revenue for imATHLETE

imATHLETE is a leading provider of event registration, data management and automated marketing software to the participatory sports industry Working with thousands of events, including many of North America’s most prestigious races, imATHLETE’s solutions help drive more registrations, collect more donations, engage more participants and generate more revenue

This is my second portfolio company with Innovate so clearly I’ve had a very positive experience The resources, as well as a complete Board of Professional Industry Advisors is unmatched

F x A, LLC

Founded as a division of FxA LLC, Chic Buds exists to cherish and celebrate individuality, creativity and personal style amongst all women and girls through more fashionable and practical choices in technology accessories The product lineup not only solves the modern girl’s tech style challenges but also delivers the function and quality she requires Chic Buds goal is to encourage and empower women around the world to work hard, follow their dreams, keep their heart on the right path and of course delight in who they are, style and all

• Expensable Acquired by Insperity in 2010 Best expense management product on the market… really—SaaS solution that brings incredible ease, integration and analytics to expense and travel reporting

Best expense management product on the market… really—SaaS solution that brings incredible ease, integration and analytics to expense and travel reporting

• Swell Acquired by Billabong in 2009 Surf Apparel Company that has been committed to offering the best products in the surf industry since 1999
• Dedicated to supporting the waves and beach that support the surf lifestyle, and most importantly, killing it when it comes to surf lifestyle apparel & gear

Surf Apparel Company that has been committed to offering the best products in the surf industry since 1999 Dedicated to supporting the waves and beach that support the surf lifestyle, and most importantly, killing it when it comes to surf lifestyle apparel & gear

• Ocean Minded Acquired by Crocs in 2007 OM is a leader in sustainable footwear, apparel and accessories
• The Ocean Minded brand enables an individual to identify, visualize, and embrace their Ocean and environmental passions in the course of their daily adventure