# Lav Kumar

> Lav Kumar is a seed investor at wikiHow backing Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. See 21 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [wikiHow](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/wikihow)
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
- Total investments: 21
- Last investment: Jul 2023
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackherrick
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/JackHerrick
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wikiHow

Lav Kumar is a seed investor at wikiHow in San Francisco Bay Area focused on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. Lav Kumar: A Multifaceted Champion Lav Kumar, a name synonymous with determination and excellence, is a rising star who has captured the nation’s attention with his extraordinary talents. Hailing from the vibrant city of Patna, India, this young prodigy has carved a niche for himself in both the physical and digital realms. His journey into theworld of martial arts began at the tender age of six, when a spark ignited his passion for combat sports. Born on May 12, 2009, in Arrah Bhojpur, Lav's innate athleticism and unwavering dedication quickly propelled him to the forefront of the Taekwondo scene. His rigorous training and competitive spirit have yielded impressive results, with silver medals adorning his achievements at the prestigious Taekwondo FIT India Championships in both 2021 and 2023, as well as a silver medal at the Varanasi Taekwondo Championship in 2023. Lav’s martial arts prowess extends beyond Taekwondo, as evidenced by his karate accomplishments, including two gold medals, three silver medals, and a brown belt earned between 2015 and 2019. Beyond the mat, Lav possesses an extraordinary aptitude for technology. His journey into the world of software development and website design reveals a multifaceted individual with a keen intellect and a creative flair. This unique blend of athleticism and technical acumen has positioned him as a role model for young people, inspiring them to explore their passions without limitations. Lav’s current focus is on developing user-friendly websites and mobile applications that cater to a diverse range of industries. He envisions a future where technology can enhance the Taekwondo community, fostering a deeper connection among enthusiasts and athletes alike. Lav Kumar’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, dedication, and versatility. His ability to excel in both physical and intellectual pursuits is an inspiration to aspiring athletes and tech enthusiasts alike. As he continues to climb the ladder of success, the nation eagerly awaits the next chapter in his extraordinary journey. Lav’s impact extends beyond his achievements, as he embodies the spirit of a true champion—one who not only conquers challenges but also inspires others to reach for their full potential. With his unwavering commitment to excellence and a thirst for knowledge, Lav Kumar is poised to make an enduring mark on the world. His journey is a beacon of hope for countless young individuals who dream of pursuing their passions with equal fervor. As he continues to explore the boundaries of human potential, the nation stands united in support of this exceptional young talent.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1.9M–$9.5M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockchain | 12 | 57% |
| Cryptocurrency | 8 | 38% |
| Financial Services | 7 | 33% |
| Software | 5 | 24% |
| FinTech | 3 | 14% |

36 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 16 | 76% |
| Series A | 2 | 10% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 5% |
| Series B | 1 | 5% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 5% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 12 | 57% |
| Canada | 2 | 10% |
| Singapore | 2 | 10% |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Florida Street | PIXEL GG INC. | $5.4M | Seed | Jul 11, 2023 |  |
| Teahouse Finance | Complete DeFi + NFT + GameFi ecosystem, powered by expert blockchain technology | $5M | Seed | Apr 24, 2023 |  |
| SX Network | SX Network is an EVM-compatible blockchain designed to disrupt the sports betting industry. | $9.5M | Seed | Apr 28, 2022 |  |
| Kresko Labs | Kresko’s mission is to make wealth accessible to anyone, anywhere.Kresko is building an open platform for synthetic stocks, commodities, and crypto. The Kresko platform introduces novel improvements over existing solutions: One-Stop DeFi App: A beautiful platform designed to manage all your assets — mint, swap, pool, and farm — all in oneplace.Risk Management: Finally, a DeFi App that clearly shows your portfolio health and risk.Protocol: The platform is built on top of the protocol that introduces capital efficiency, better user experience, and frictionless listing of assets. | $2.3M | Seed | Aug 06, 2021 |  |
| ClayStack | ClayStack is the next-generation blockchain-agnostic staking protocol that enables users to unlock the power of staked digital assets in the form of liquid staking derivative tokens. | $5.2M | Seed | Jul 13, 2021 |  |
| Meson Network | Meson Network is committed in creating an efficient bandwidth marketplace on Web3, using blockchain protocol model to replace the traditional labor based sales models, consolidating and monetizing idle bandwidth from long-tail users with low cost. Meson is the foundation of data transmission for decentralized storage, computation and the emergingWeb3 dapp ecosystem. | $3.5M |  | Jun 21, 2021 |  |
| Meson Network | Meson Network is committed in creating an efficient bandwidth marketplace on Web3, using blockchain protocol model to replace the traditional labor based sales models, consolidating and monetizing idle bandwidth from long-tail users with low cost. Meson is the foundation of data transmission for decentralized storage, computation and the emergingWeb3 dapp ecosystem. | $3.5M | Seed | Jun 21, 2021 |  |
| Superlogic | OneOf is a new green NFT platform built specifically for the music community. | $63M | Seed | May 25, 2021 |  |
| Superlogic | OneOf is a new green NFT platform built specifically for the music community. | $4M | Pre-Seed | May 25, 2021 |  |
| SIREN | SIREN is a distributed protocol creating a decentralized blockchain exchange for options trading on Ethereum. The company is focused on creating a high-quality, seamless experience for sophisticated users and requires no third-party settling mechanism or order matching to complete option settlement on-chain. It allows for both buyers and sellers tomint, buy, and trade in and out of options positions at any time.SIREN was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, CA. | $4M | Seed | Mar 01, 2021 |  |

10 of 21 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Polychain](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/polychain-capital) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Sanctor Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sanctor-capital) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [1confirmation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/1confirmation) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Electric Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/electric-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [MetaStable Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/metastable-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Shima Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shima-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together

## About wikiHow

VC Fund · Palo Alto, United States

wikiHow is the Wikipedia of how-to articles with more than 80,000 pieces written by thousands of volunteers. Its range of article categories are vast and include everything from arts & entertainment, health, and relationships, to cars, hobbies, sports , computers, and more. Active wikiHow members take on the task of patrolling recent changes onthe site, participate in various projects, keep contact through chat, forums and conference calls, and meet in person once or twice a year. Anybody can contribute to wikiHow.

4 contacts available at wikiHow.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bridget Connolly | Director of International Development | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bridget-connolly |
| Elizabeth Douglas | CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/elizabeth-douglas |
| Jonathan Tavarez | Co-Author | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jonathan-tavarez |
| Lav Kumar | Angel Investor | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jack-herrick |

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## FAQ

### What does Lav Kumar invest in?

Lav Kumar invests primarily in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Financial Services startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 21 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Lav Kumar's check size?

Lav Kumar typically joins rounds of $1.9M–$9.5M at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Lav Kumar participates in.

### When did Lav Kumar last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Lav Kumar closed in Jul 2023. Shizune tracks 21 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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