Investment Committee & Advisory Council

The Investor Committee and Advisory Council members provide review of fund investments and strategic guidance to UF Innovate | Ventures.

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David Seider
Venture Capitalist
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David Seider

Venture Capitalist

David Seider is a principal at Weatherford Capital, a Tampa-based growth equity firm with over $650 million in committed capital since inception. He leads the firm’s investment analysis, transaction execution, and portfolio management activities. David serves on the board of directors of SOMA Global and HDVI and is a board observer at The Zebra.

Prior to joining Weatherford Capital, David led merger and acquisition execution for Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP). Previously, David worked as a senior associate at Ballast Point Ventures, executing late-stage venture investments in healthcare and technology companies in the Southeast and Texas. David started his career as an investment banking analyst at Raymond James & Associates, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising efforts.

David earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Florida and is a member of the Florida Blue Key leadership honorary. He earned his M.B.A. degree from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and was a Fuqua Scholar.

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12085 Research Dr, Alachua, FL 32615

Mailing Address

12085 Research Dr, Alachua, FL 32615

Phone Number

The Hub

747 SW 2nd Ave STE 160, Gainesville, FL 32601

Mailing Address

747 SW 2nd Ave STE 160, Gainesville, FL 32601

Phone Number

(352) 294-0885