David Wieland
Founder @ iEstates
Chicago, United States
David Wieland is a seed investor at iEstates in Chicago focused on Internet and Software. David Wieland is the co-founder and managing partner of Motivate Ventures, a venture capital firm in Chicago. David is a serial technology entrepreneur with three exits (RIVS, Powersurge Technologies and InnFlux). He is the co-founder, former chairman, and investment committee member of VitalizeVC (fka IrishAngels.). BA Philosophy, Government NotreDame. MBA Northwestern / Kellogg.
- Total investments:
- 32
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 19%
Last updated:
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Industries David Wieland invests in
Stages David Wieland invests in
Countries David Wieland invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Seed
- $200k–$12M
- Pre-Seed
- $315k–$1.7M
- Series A
- $750k–$19M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Internet 5 (16%)
- Software 5 (16%)
- Education 3 (9%)
- E-Commerce 3 (9%)
- Manufacturing 3 (9%)
Stage
- Seed 11 (34%)
- Pre-Seed 6 (19%)
- Series A 6 (19%)
- Funding Round 3 (9%)
- Angel 1 (3%)
Country
- United States 22 (69%)
- Canada 4 (13%)
- Brazil 1 (3%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Telgea
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Global mobile plans for growth companies | $2.7M / Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 30, 2025 | |
HubiFi
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SaaS Financial Automation & Analysis for High Transaction Businesses | $2.5M / Seed / Jun 13, 2024 | |
Fulcrum
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Fulcrum is a SaaS manufacturing platform designed and built from scratch to bring modern and futuristic concepts to small and mid-sized production shops. The product is a strong vote in favor of decentralized manufacturing, juicing up the system through connectivity and automation. Their long term mission is to create a connected manufacturingsupply chain, reducing tedious data entry, and increasing the speed and efficiency of the entire network supported by the most kickass system available. | $18M / Series A / Aug 09, 2023 | |
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Fulcrum
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Fulcrum is a SaaS manufacturing platform designed and built from scratch to bring modern and futuristic concepts to small and mid-sized production shops. The product is a strong vote in favor of decentralized manufacturing, juicing up the system through connectivity and automation. Their long term mission is to create a connected manufacturingsupply chain, reducing tedious data entry, and increasing the speed and efficiency of the entire network supported by the most kickass system available. | $18.8M / Series A / Oct 14, 2022 | |
Frontdesk
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Frontdesk is fast becoming the nation’s largest network of short-term rental apartments, giving travelers the flexibility to live, work and visit anywhere and still feel at home. We serve 15k+ travelers every month in 160+ buildings across 30+ cities, providing a seamless and highly rated experience (NPS of +72) via our proprietary all-in-one techstack. Our asset-light revenue model delights property owners as we provide robust and predictable NOI contributions via flexible short-term rental management agreements. | $13M / Series B / Sep 13, 2022 | |
Wilya
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Wilya utilizing their significant knowledge in manufacturing and human resources, realized the need for technologies that could assist manufacturers in successfully managing a flexible workforce. Wilya revolutionary SaaS software platform promises to benefit both factories and workers by enabling a more dynamic and engaged workforce. | $1.5M / Pre-Seed / Sep 06, 2022 | |
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Wilya
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Wilya utilizing their significant knowledge in manufacturing and human resources, realized the need for technologies that could assist manufacturers in successfully managing a flexible workforce. Wilya revolutionary SaaS software platform promises to benefit both factories and workers by enabling a more dynamic and engaged workforce. | Pre-Seed / Jul 01, 2022 | |
Sweater
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Sweater is a fintech company building the first fully-managed venture capital fund that is open to everyday investors. Our mobile-first experience allows you direct access to the world's most exclusive asset class—Venture Capital. Sweater’s mission is to empower everyone to become investors in the next generation of venture-backed startups.Every founder should be able to build their vision, and every person should be able to take part in the founder journeys that create the next generation of influence and wealth. | $12M / Seed / Feb 24, 2022 | |
New Era ADR
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Disputes and litigation are a massive distraction and waste of money and time for you and your business. At least $200B is spent on litigation-related costs each year. New Era solves this. With our fully-digital platform and process, organizations and individuals get access to the most experienced arbitrators and mediators in the U.S. The result isfair, high-quality, and fast resolutions of your disputes, saving you up to 90% in legal fees and time, so you can focus on the things that matter in your life and your business. | $1.7M / Pre-Seed / Apr 20, 2021 | |
Sarna
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Sarna means Sarna Holdings, Inc. and its next generation trading technologies and digital trading experiences through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Brokerage services are offered through Sarna Finance LLC, a FINRA licensed broker dealer. Software and technology services are offered through Sarna Technologies LLC. | $950K / Pre-Seed / Mar 10, 2021 | |
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Co-Investors
About iEstates
iEstates are an estates agency operating in the areas of Friern Barnet and Alexandra Park.
iEstates Contacts
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FAQ
What does David Wieland invest in?
David Wieland invests primarily in Internet, Software and Education startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 32 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 David Wieland's check size?
David Wieland typically joins rounds of $200k–$12M at Seed, $315k–$1.7M at Pre-Seed and $750k–$19M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds David Wieland participates in.
When did David Wieland last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for David Wieland closed in Apr 2025. Shizune tracks 32 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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