David Wieland
InvestorManaging Partner at Motivate Venture Capital
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $100K β $2M checks Β· typically $500K
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About
Serial founder who built and exited companies including InnFlux and RIVS, and launched micro PE firm iEstates. Co-founded IrishAngels and later co-founded Motivate in 2019; a prolific early-stage investor with 150+ investments and LP stakes in 17 funds.
david.me @davidjwieland
Tweet of the year right here.... https://t.co/Jn9sMfn5S2
Feb 15, 2024 Β· β₯ 3
david.me @davidjwieland
Congrats to Motivate company HELIXintel. Impressive group of strategic investors and getting a Series A done in this market is no small feat! https://t.co/1rEfCUBAyB
Jun 16, 2023
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Amazing company, amazing team. Congrats! https://t.co/KhlWXz7uzK
Jun 14, 2023
Experience
- Motivate Venture CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2019 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- Cardigan VenturesOwnercurrent2015 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- Interviewing.comChairmancurrent2022 β presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- IrishAngelsCo-Founder and former Chairmancurrent2012 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- FulcrumBoard Membercurrent2020 β presentMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- iEstatesFounder, Managing Directorcurrent2007 β presentChicago
- RIVS Interviewing Technologies(Acquired) Founder, Founding Investor, Board Member2012 β 2022Chicago, IL
- InnFlux(Acquired) Founder, Director of the Board2011 β 2015Greater Chicago Area
- Tantus NetworksFounder, CEO, Managing Partner2002 β 2011Greater Chicago Area
- PowerSurge Technologies(Acquired) Owner, CEO2004 β 2006Cedar Falls, IA
- Group One / Specialists DPMEquity Options2001 β 2002Chicago, IL
- TerabeamSales/Marketing Intern2000Greater Seattle Area
Education
- University of Notre DameBA, Philosophy1997 β 2001
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMaster, Business2010 β 2012
- Harvard Business School Executive EducationExecutive Education, Private Equity and Venture Capital2018
- Northwestern UniversityAdditional studies, Wireless Technologies2002 β 2003
Skills & more
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SalesNew Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyMergers & AcquisitionsNegotiationDue DiligenceSoftwareSellingSalesforce.comSmall BusinessInvestmentsCRMLanguages English Β· French Β· German Β· Italian Β· Spanish
- Executive Bourbon Whiskey Steward β Stave and Thief Society
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Also attended University of Notre Dame174
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Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management521
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Also attended Harvard Business School Executive Education115
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Also attended Northwestern University288
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Shared employers
Also worked at Fulcrum3
Also worked at RIVS Interviewing Technologies1
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