Founder and Managing Partner at Motivate Venture Capital
Most Interested In
Solutions to problems that accelerating longevity will create.
Not Interested In
Adtech, med devices, pharma
David Wieland is a Co-Founder and serves as Co-Chairman & Investment Committee Member at IrishAngels. He is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Endowment Research Group. He is a member of the Investment Committee and is Chair of the firm's Venture Capital Investments. He is responsible for corporate strategy, capital raising, deal sourcing, and investment due diligence. He is Chairman of the Board at RIVS, a software company, and he is positioning the firm for an exit. Prior thereto, Wieland was CEO of Innflux and Powersurge Technologies, where he founded, grew, and sold both companies. He earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He also serves as Board Member at IrishAngels Ventures.
Amir Banifatemi
Investing in Hospitality (& Events) • Educat...
Irvine California , N..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• myLAB Box:
$2270000
• StarTower:
$5000000 (Pre Seed)
• Connectifier:
$4000000 (Series A)
• Digsy:
(Seed)
• SquareOne:
$200000 (Series Unknown)
• Immediately:
$400000 (Seed)
• Crowdfunder:
$1000000 (Angel)
• Compass:
$700000 (Seed)
• Pogoseat:
$800000 (Seed)
• Experiment:
$1000000 (Series Unknown)
• LensGen:
$2000000 (Seed)
• Demonstranda:
$8000 (Seed)
• AwayFind:
$800000 (Seed)
• Fundly:
$2000000 (Seed)
Amir Banifatemi
Irvine California - Newport Beach California - Geneva Switzerland - London - New York City (NY) - Valley California - Western Europe - - Tehran Iran - Southern California California - Paris (France), U.S.A.
Dr. Amir Banifatemi serves as Managing Director at K5 Ventures. Dr. Banifatemi serves as an Advisor at Compass and serves as Board Member at Aura Labs. He also serves as Board Member and Advisor at Fusion Brakes. He is a successful entrepreneur whose work experience includes more than 14 years of advising startups. His focus has always been identifying and developing future and emerging technologies that can impact society with special emphasis on predictive business intelligence, knowledge sharing & education, and real-time technologies. Amir likes to work with startups on their product strategy, pricing, business model, go-to-market, and fund raising. Amir is currently a member and President of the Tech Coast Angels Orange County and actively involved with venture funds and angel investors to help continuous and sustained funding of startups. He is also an Angel Investor.
Lylan Masterman
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Miami , Boston , Chic..., U.S.A. - Canada
Previous Investments
• Clark (Other Insurance):
$83580000 (Later stage VC)
• Freshly:
$77000000 (Later stage VC)
• Klaxoon:
$50000000 (Later stage VC)
• Unacast:
$17500000 (Later stage VC)
• Meero:
$15000000 (Early stage VC)
• Uncapped:
$12890000 (Later stage VC)
• Dialogue:
$12000000 (Early stage VC)
• TheGuarantors:
$11720000 (Early stage VC)
• Echo:
$7000000 (Early stage VC)
• Aire:
$5000000 (Early stage VC)
• Butternut Box:
$5000000 (Early stage VC)
• Drop Loyalty:
$3750000 (Seed Round)
• Vention:
$3500000 (Seed Round)
• Red Sift:
$2000000 (Seed Round)
• Cyrex 0:
Lylan Masterman
Miami - Boston - Chicago - Toronto (Ontario) - New York, U.S.A. - Canada
Liam Casey is the Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer of PCH. He also serves as a Board Member at Sisu Aesthetic Clinic. Prior to that, he served as the Marketing Director for Meadows & Byrne. He holds a Degree from Cork College Of Commerce.
Ted Leonsis
Investing in FinTech (& Financials services) &bul...
Washington , District..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• OxiWear:
$1000000 (Pre Seed)
• OxiWear:
$180000 (Pre Seed)
• OxiWear:
$45000 (Grant)
• Kiswe:
(Series Unknown)
• HumanFirst:
$12000000 (Series A)
• Professional Fighters League:
$50000000 (Series C)
• Professional Fighters League:
$30000000 (Series C)
Fintech: applications built on top of open banking, Saas with integrated fintech products, embedded finance plays.
Insurtech: new risk with new data sets; infrastructure, embedded insurance plays
Not Interested In
If you don't feel you have any link or connection to financial services (in a broad definition), then its probably not an opportunity for me
Daniel Scrivner
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Healthy Food and Beverage companies, working with health influencers, with an eye for long-term behavior change, rather than the most recent fad.
Not Interested In
I co-invest with top tier leads in a bunch of categories that I know very little about - so I just listen to other signals. Most of these areas I am not interested in directly - such as pharma, medical devices, social media apps and marketplaces. I'm not interested in ideas - we all have lots of those - but rather entrepreneurs building defensible companies.
Entreprenuer, boater, and philanthropist. Studied @yale. Incubation projects in Haiti, USA.
Ryan Morgan
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Payments industry?
In the Payments industry, angel investors such as Peter Thiel, Chris Sacca, and Naval Ravikant are highly active. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in digital payments, financial transactions, and payment processing. Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, invests in payment startups that revolutionize transaction methods and enhance financial inclusion. Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, looks for companies that leverage technology to improve payment efficiency and security. Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, seeks out startups with scalable and impactful payment solutions. To connect with these investors, attend payment tech conferences, financial expos, and networking events such as Money20/20, Finovate, and Payments Summit. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your payment solution addresses key challenges, such as improving transaction speed, enhancing security, or reducing costs. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with financial institutions, user growth, or regulatory approvals. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology through case studies or pilot programs can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as transaction fees, subscription fees, or licensing, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from payment industry experts can also enhance your credibility.
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