We lean in on AI vertical market disruption.

Operators and investors. We don't just write checks. We code, we build, and work with entrepeneurs from prototype to profit.

A Family Office

We invest our own capital, we build our own companies, we invest in founders building the kinds of businesses we wish we were building. We’re not just capital, we’re experts and here’s what we bring.

Experienced Founders

We’ve built, scaled, and exited companies. Now we’re helping you do the same.

Dedicated Support

We work beside you from strategy to execution, never just from the sidelines.

AI Tools & Insights

We build AI tools to uncover trends, opportunities, and infrastructure that give you an edge.

Access to Top-Tier Networks

30 years of building in multiple industries has given us unique access to decision makers and investors.

Backing Market Experts Building Defensible Products

Innovent Capital backs full-stack founding teams at pre-seed and seed stage. Our entrepreneurs know their market, ship fast, and use AI to transform sectors.

Our founders are the right fit for the right problem.

Stage

Launched

We invest in post product, post launch. With the advent of AI, shipping early and often is what we want to see.

Traction

Revenue

We look for demonstrated product market fit and early customer acquisition.

Team

Origin Story

Who you are and where you come from make you the perfect people to tackle this problem. We value passion, integrity, and drive to build something that lasts.

Innovent Team

We are entrepreneurs, operators, and builders who have taken products from idea to exit. Our experience spans venture, product, engineering, and scaling high-growth companies -- giving founders practical insight at every stage.

Innovent Capital's founder, Brett Markinson, has three decades of experience building and backing category-defining companies. After pioneering early digital media and eCommerce ventures, from LowerMyBills to HauteLook, he saw how timing, technology, and execution can realign entire markets. Innovent applies that same instinct for inflection to new frontiers, creating a platform where proven entrepreneurs and engineers incubate ideas and launch businesses transforming overlooked sectors.

Brett Markinson

CEO & FOUNDER

David Jette

COO & EIR

Avi Flombaum

CTPO & EIR

Keith Yoder

Director of BD & Sr. Associate

Amy Harmon

SR. OPS MANAGER/INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Jade Markinson

BUSINESS / INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Kristine Soares

BACK OFFICE MANAGER / CPA

A Portfolio Built on Vision

We partner with visionary technical founders to disrupt traditional industries. Here are some of the companies we're proud to support.

Build the Future with Us

If you are a founder shaping the future through innovation and passion, we would love to hear your story.