Dave Garland
InvestorManaging Partner at Second Century Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $500K – $4M checks · typically $2M
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About
Dave Garland leverages over two decades as a broker, owner, operator and investor, leads the global REACH accelerator, and connects proptech startups directly to the National Association of REALTORS.
Contact· published on Dave's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechPropTechSaaS
Experience
- Second Century VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- NAR REACHManaging Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Foundation for Innovation in Real EstateCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
- The Rainmakers GroupBoard Membercurrent2004 — present
- Suited ConnectorBoard Member2018 — 2021
- Pacific States CapitalBoard Member & Co-Founder2009 — 2021Menlo Park, CA
- RE/MAXStrategic Advisor2001 — 2019Denver, CO
- Wine Tours of the WorldBoard Member & Co-Founder2006 — 2016Denver, CO
- Hansen PSC, Inc.Vice President - Acquisition & Entitlements2005 — 2009Menlo Park, CA
- Breakthrough Events InternationalBoard Member & Co-founder2004 — 2005
- Avaya(Formerly Expanets, Inc.) Corporate Marketing & Communications2000 — 2002Denver, CO
Skills & more
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Start-upsConsultingEntrepreneurshipReal Estate EconomicsLand DevelopmentResidential HomesE-commerceReal Estate AcquisitionsStrategyManagementDispositionNegotiationFrom Dave's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
AlterhomeAmbanaAPM HelpArx CityBlueStreakBosscat Home Services and TechnologiesBrokerBotCartoFrontCREtelligentCuidDealiusDownpaymentsDwellwell AnalyticsEarnnestEnergy-Producing Retail RealtyFeatherFlock HomesFortressFymaGXEHighNoteHouse CanaryK4ConnectKangarooKnockKoggiKolonusLeadpopsLeaseraMicaModusOccupierPacksmithPear ChefPlunkPlus PlatformPredictapPrisidioProDealProlegisProphiaProxima HQPunchList USAReal GraderReal Time Risk SolutionsRealX VenturesRental BeastRockportSquareBySquareTakeemTongoTransactlyValcreWork&Ylopo
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Colleagues at Second Century Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dave Garland?
- Dave Garland leverages over two decades as a broker, owner, operator and investor, leads the global REACH accelerator, and connects proptech startups directly to the National Association of REALTORS.
- Where does Dave Garland work?
- Dave Garland is Managing Partner at Second Century Ventures.
- What does Dave Garland invest in?
- Dave Garland invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, InsurTech, PropTech, SaaS.
- What check size does Dave Garland write?
- Dave Garland typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
- What companies has Dave Garland invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Alterhome, Ambana, APM Help, Arx City, BlueStreak, Bosscat Home Services and Technologies, BrokerBot, CartoFront, CREtelligent, Cuid, Dealius, Downpayments, and 43 more.
- Where did Dave Garland go to school?
- Dave Garland studied at Melbourne Business School; University of Oxford; University of Notre Dame.
Same school
Also attended Melbourne Business School63
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Also attended University of Notre Dame465
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Also attended Stanford University2,000
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Also attended Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University310
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Shared employers
Also worked at NAR REACH1
Also worked at RE/MAX4
Also worked at Avaya57
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