Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2010. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing exclusively on the pre-seed round of technology startups. Right Side Capital Management aims to support companies with capital-efficient business models that are typically located outside major hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm invests in a range of technology sectors, including internet and cloud technologies, and operates primarily within the United States and Canada, with occasional investments in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Right Side Capital Management conducts 75 to 100 investments annually, with portfolio companies spanning 19 states. The firm seeks to provide a clear response to entrepreneurs within two weeks, with investments generally ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

Dave Lambert

Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Growth Partner

Past deals in Austin, TX

PetPair

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PetPair is building a world where pets come first. By leveraging dog fosters’ unique, rich experience with their adoptable pet, PetPair generates demand for dogs at shelters and rescues, saves fosters time, and provides a delightful, seamless eCommerce experience for adopters.

BeeReaders

Seed Round in 2021
BeeReaders is a digital platform dedicated to enhancing literacy skills among Spanish-speaking K-12 students. The platform provides personalized learning experiences through original Spanish content presented in a game-like format. It includes an español placement test and a proprietary leveling system that ensures culturally relevant material is accessible to users. Additionally, BeeReaders offers a supplemental program designed to support hybrid instruction, allowing students to monitor their progress, generate reports, and advance their academic success effectively.

Audio Fusion System

Venture Round in 2020
Audio Fusion Systems, Inc. develops a software to provide wireless in-ear monitoring to musicians. The company through its software allows users to hear and control their real-time monitor mix on their mobile phone; connects their digital audio sources and streams multi-channel audio to each musician for setups and sound checks; and control settings with centralized instrument assignments through phone. It broadcasts multi-channel audio over Wi-Fi for real-time custom mixing on phone and tablet. Audio Fusion Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Hemorai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hemorai, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019, specializing in the development of non-invasive hemorrhage detection devices. These devices utilize optical spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to measure hematocrit levels in bleeding patients, particularly targeting cases involving maternal hemorrhage. By providing real-time alerts on blood loss and critical parameters such as hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, Hemorai aims to enhance the ability of healthcare providers to detect and respond to impending clinical deterioration and hemorrhagic shock. The company's solutions are designed to improve patient care while reducing healthcare costs and expanding access to medical services, facilitating continuous monitoring of patients' conditions even in home settings. Hemorai's vision is to become a leader in point-of-care technology focused on preventing acute hemorrhage and related blood conditions.

Threatcare

Seed Round in 2019
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

Vertify

Seed Round in 2019
Vertify, Inc. operates a customer intelligence platform that focuses on data integration and management, helping sales and marketing teams overcome challenges associated with siloed customer data. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Vertify's platform allows users to unify disparate customer data from various enterprise systems, facilitating alignment between marketing and sales efforts. Utilizing drag-and-drop technology, the platform enables users to create permanent connections between marketing systems and critical data sources without requiring internal engineering resources. Additionally, Vertify provides predictive analytics, offering insights such as opportunity scoring and ideal customer profiles. This functionality enhances visibility and accuracy in sales processes, empowering teams to identify actionable leads and make informed adjustments to their strategies. Ultimately, Vertify aims to improve customer relationships through effective data utilization and streamlined operations.

Routefusion

Convertible Note in 2019
Routefusion Inc is a company that specializes in international bank-to-bank payments through its advanced API, which serves various sectors including fintech, marketplaces, and ecommerce platforms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Routefusion enables seamless cross-border payouts to over 130 countries. By connecting with multiple banking and local payout partners, Routefusion's software automates complex banking processes, significantly accelerating transaction times and reducing costs for end-users. This innovative approach allows financial institutions and other clients to efficiently offer cross-border payment solutions in a competitive global marketplace.

DocStation

Pre Seed Round in 2018
DocStation, Inc. is a cloud-based patient care platform designed to enhance the role of pharmacists in healthcare. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company connects pharmacists with payers to support value-based care programs. The platform allows over 500 providers to collaborate with innovative health plans, facilitating improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. It features an integrated dashboard that helps pharmacists maintain up-to-date patient information, including diagnoses, medications, immunizations, and allergies. Additionally, DocStation enables the creation of personalized care plans, monitors adherence to treatments, and schedules follow-ups, ensuring real-time connectivity between pharmacists and their patients.

Plot

Convertible Note in 2018
Plot pairs IoT sensors and cloud-based software to deliver facility, city, airport, and roadway monitoring. We are currently installed at Los Angeles International and Sacramento International Airports to monitor their TSA wait times and provide automated alerts to staff on changing environments. Once our sensors are installed, we are able to provide airport staff with custom reporting, as well as, provide travelers with predicted wait times. We are the only solution on the market that actively tries to reach travelers before they leave for the airport. Before renaming to Plot, the company was named Park Evergreen and focused on parking solutions. Park Evergreen was accepted into Batch 19 of 500 Startups. Plot was founded in 2016 by Jenn Starr, Jason Cass, Christopher Addington, Ben Cantey, and Ben Smith and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Rosso & Flynn

Convertible Note in 2018
Rosso & Flynn's is dedicated to providing the best tasting products and offering full transparency on all of our meats.

Locus Tracking

Convertible Note in 2018
Locus Tracking has developed software-only AI that tracks where users look on screen in real-time while using smartphones or tablets.

Immersed

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Immersed Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) workplace productivity software. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing technologies that eliminate barriers to remote work, aiming to enhance productivity and improve the overall work experience. Immersed's software enables laptops to connect with mobile devices, allowing distributed teams to collaborate in a shared VR environment. This innovative approach seeks to transform the way people work, promoting efficiency and creating a more enjoyable workplace experience.

Immersed

Convertible Note in 2017
Immersed Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) workplace productivity software. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing technologies that eliminate barriers to remote work, aiming to enhance productivity and improve the overall work experience. Immersed's software enables laptops to connect with mobile devices, allowing distributed teams to collaborate in a shared VR environment. This innovative approach seeks to transform the way people work, promoting efficiency and creating a more enjoyable workplace experience.

Superpowered Inc.

Convertible Note in 2017
Superpowered Inc. is an audio technology company that specializes in developing an interactive audio development platform suitable for various devices, including desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company provides a cross-platform software development kit (SDK) that enables the creation of high-quality audio experiences on Android, iOS, and wearable devices. Its platform offers modular components for audio playback, processing, and encoding, featuring capabilities such as advanced audio player functions, audio effects, streaming, and spatialization for 3D audio applications. Superpowered's solutions are designed to deliver low-latency audio for use in virtual reality, gaming, and other interactive audio applications, making it a valuable resource for developers seeking to enhance their audio offerings. As of May 2020, Superpowered operates as a subsidiary of Distributed Creation Inc.

Threatcare

Convertible Note in 2017
Threatcare’s automated Breach and Attack Simulation solutions provide real-time insights and actionable recommendations that enable organizations to build, measure, and maintain strong cybersecurity programs.

ScaleFactor

Convertible Note in 2017
ScaleFactor, Inc. is a provider of accounting and finance software that aims to streamline business accounting and financial operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, ScaleFactor offers automated bookkeeping, proactive alerts, and a suite of financial analysis tools. The software utilizes machine learning to process and categorize financial transactions in real-time, enabling business owners and managers to gain actionable insights from their financial data. In addition to its software solutions, ScaleFactor provides a range of services including IT and accounting integration, HR and payroll support, CFO advisory, benefits administration, and compliance. The company serves various industries, including professional services, restaurants, retail, technology, and wellness, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings. ScaleFactor operates additional offices in Denver, New York, Santa Monica, and Coquitlam, Canada.

PreFix

Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

AutoMatter.io

Convertible Note in 2017
Automatter.Io INC. designs and develops artificial intelligence-powered business management platform that collects data in a real-time dashboard, which enables its users to manage customers, employees, and orders. The company’s built-in AI, AIYA, automates customer service, processes orders, and generates reports. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Austin, Texas.

HERO app

Convertible Note in 2016
HERO is a movement, it’s a community of people and businesses providing a responsible solution to get home in your pocket, supporting the ability to safely enjoy a night out with friends and loved ones. We are committed to fundamentally changing the drunk driving culture that has devastated so many families.

HERO app

Seed Round in 2016
HERO is a movement, it’s a community of people and businesses providing a responsible solution to get home in your pocket, supporting the ability to safely enjoy a night out with friends and loved ones. We are committed to fundamentally changing the drunk driving culture that has devastated so many families.

CarServ

Convertible Note in 2016
CarServ is a SaaS solution for the automotive repair industry. They provide a dynamic operation and innovative customer interaction management platform for these businesses to manage the back office as well as the entire customer communication process during and after the repair. Their focus is providing a path to predictable revenue for repair facilities as well as a consistent, high-quality experience for customers; all based on better data and insight around the repair process. CarServ is based in Austin, Texas, but growing fast!

Remidi

Convertible Note in 2016
Remidi LLC, based in Austin, Texas, focuses on developing innovative wearable music instruments that enhance creative experiences. The company aims to revolutionize the interaction between users and various forms of media, including music, virtual reality, augmented reality, and video games. Their flagship product, the Remidi T8, uniquely transforms the entire human hand into a musical instrument, allowing users to record, play, and perform an unlimited array of notes and sounds. Through its technology, Remidi seeks to inspire individuals to explore creativity in intuitive and engaging ways.

PenPal Schools

Seed Round in 2016
PenPal Schools, Inc. is an organization that connects over 120,000 students across 170 countries through a free online curriculum aimed at enhancing educational skills and fostering global understanding. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, PenPal Schools offers various courses that allow students to learn about diverse topics, including life, history, cultures, environmental issues, civic leadership, and contemporary political debates in the United States. The organization has received multiple international awards and recognition for its impact, including acknowledgment from President Obama as a leading social enterprise. Through its innovative platform, PenPal Schools promotes cross-cultural communication and collaborative learning among students worldwide.

StoryFit

Pre Seed Round in 2016
StoryFit Inc. offers artificial intelligence insights and machine learning solutions for the book publishing, movie, and television production industries. The company’s products include StoryFit Metadata and StoryFit Analytics, which enables the publisher to analyze the metadata using artificial intelligence and provide insights related to audience targeting, reader personas, writing evaluation, faceted comps, and informed marketing intelligence. StoryFit Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Candidly

Convertible Note in 2016
We source photographers for local events and deliver edited photos back within 24 hours.

HuBoard

Convertible Note in 2015
HuBoard, Inc. is a provider of SaaS-based project management services specifically designed for GitHub repositories. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers the HuBoard Enterprise solution, which features a customizable task board that allows developers to gain immediate insight into task statuses, facilitates multi-faceted filtering, and enables issue assignment and prioritization of work. HuBoard integrates with various applications, including Slack, HipChat, and Gitter, enhancing collaboration and communication among teams. The platform is built using the GitHub public API, addressing synchronization challenges and helping teams concentrate on their core tasks while effectively visualizing ideas, designing user interfaces, and tracking project progress.

Clyp

Convertible Note in 2015
Clyp, Inc. is a platform that enables musicians to record, share, and collaborate on audio files. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, Clyp offers a web-only product as well as applications for iOS and Android. The service allows users to upload music, create shareable links, and receive feedback from the Clypster community, making it a valuable resource for music creators. With notable users and a growing community, Clyp attracts approximately one million monthly users and facilitates over two million monthly listens. The platform is designed to support high-quality audio streaming and downloading, catering to both amateur and professional musicians seeking to enhance their work.

Yonder

Convertible Note in 2015
Yonder is defining the authentic internet category. We believe in the internet and are still sold on its promise to democratize the flow of information. Our mission is to add cultural context to every piece of information as it moves across the internet. Without that context, information is dehumanized. This leads to fake accounts, fake news, and disinformation. We do not want to live in a world of information gatekeeping, mistrust, and close mindedness.

Self

Seed Round in 2015
Self Financial is a venture-backed fintech startup that helps customers build credit and save money. It provides tools necessary for building on-time payment history and responsible use of credit, in collaboration with issuing banks.s services are for those who are new to credit or who might not have access to traditional financial products. It offers Self Credit Builder Account to help consumers build both credit and savings without relying on credit history and Self Visa Credit Card, a card that helps existing customers build their security deposit in instalments. Self Financial is formerly known as Self Lender. The startup was founded by Conor Swanson and James Garvey in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Bitfusion

Seed Round in 2015
BitFusion.io Inc. specializes in optimizing computing performance through innovative software and hardware solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides tools that enhance the efficiency of existing clouds and data centers. Its offerings include Bitfusion software, which accelerates applications, and Bitfusion appliances that combine hardware accelerators with software libraries. Additionally, the Bitfusion Supercloud delivers on-demand access to hardware accelerators like FPGAs, facilitating rapid application acceleration. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including computer vision, media encoding, scientific computing, bioinformatics, and search applications. BitFusion aims to simplify the AI application lifecycle by enabling organizations to cluster, share, scale, and manage computing resources effectively, thereby reducing costs and complexities. As of July 2019, BitFusion operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Red Fox Clan

Convertible Note in 2015
Red Fox Clan is community where gamers share what the love and hate about games. They use this data set to inform product and marketing decision for major gaming brands.

One Model

Convertible Note in 2015
OneModel is a talent analytics accelerator for human resources (HR) departments. It enables companies to measure the productivity and efficiency of their workforces. OneModel helps HR departments handle employees, career pathing, recruiting, succession, exits, engagement, surveys, HR effectiveness, payrolls, planning, and others, all in one place. OneModel was launched in November 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas, United States.

Stoplight

Convertible Note in 2015
Stoplight, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) toolkit designed for API modeling, documentation, and testing. Launched in August 2014, the platform enables organizations to effectively manage their pre-production API workflow, thereby enhancing the development of web APIs. Stoplight focuses on promoting design-first practices, which help minimize future costs, accelerate time to market, and improve the consistency and quality of microservices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originally incorporated as Evario, Inc., the company rebranded to Stoplight, Inc. in January 2016.

Experiment Engine

Seed Round in 2014
Experiment Engine, Inc. is a conversion optimization platform headquartered in Austin, Texas, that specializes in managing testing programs and scaling experimentation for brands and agencies. Founded in 2014, the company provides tools that enable teams to plan, execute, and analyze testing projects effectively. Its platform facilitates collaboration on testing programs, offering access to design, development, copywriting, and quality assurance resources. By allowing users to conduct tests on various web page versions, Experiment Engine helps clients understand performance metrics and prioritize experiments based on data insights. The company serves diverse sectors, including e-commerce, publishing, lead generation, and agencies, and operates as a subsidiary of Optimizely, Inc. since 2017.

Liveoak Technologies

Convertible Note in 2014
LiveOak Technologies, Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline financial processes through real-time communication, collaboration, and eSignature capabilities. Established in 2015, the platform allows users to engage in video, audio, and text chat directly through a browser, facilitating collaboration among multiple participants. It also includes features for screen sharing, data and ID capture, and the secure storage of compliant information. The platform is tailored to enhance workflow efficiency by minimizing errors in complex digital transactions and paperwork, ultimately enabling users to provide superior service to their customers. LiveOak Technologies operates as a subsidiary of DocuSign, Inc.

Convey

Seed Round in 2014
Convey, Inc. specializes in an Intelligent Fulfillment Platform that enhances the delivery experience for retailers and their customers. The company offers two primary products: Engage, a logistics command center that oversees in-transit shipments, and Discover, an analytics solution that provides predictive insights and reports on historical delivery performance. By aggregating and normalizing data from various sources, Convey's software enables retailers to identify potential disruptions in last-mile fulfillment and respond proactively. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, Convey focuses on transforming the delivery process into a seamless experience, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Clarify

Convertible Note in 2013
The world has moved beyond text. That simple understanding is at the heart of what we’re doing at Clarify (formerly OP3Nvoice). Ever since the invention of the Gutenberg press human knowledge has been preserved and communicated in text. The digital explosion has changed this. Now video and audio technologies enable the capture and storage of information in quantities that are mind-boggling. Just think of the huge volume of phone calls or conference videos that are recorded every day.

ProtoExchange

Seed Round in 2013
ProtoExchange is an outsourcing marketplace for hardware development. The platform matches the world's best hardware engineers to clients who are looking for on-demand hardware assistance. The platform works by matching Engineers to client projects. ProtoExchange ensures the engineer and client are a good fit to increase the success rate for each project. Similarly, they set the prices across the network, removing price competition and encouraging top talent to participate in the marketplace. As a result, clients can accelerate hardware development while minimizing overhead; engineers can expand on their hardware capabilities, engage in relevant projects, and earn income without undercutting their own services.

Embrace

Seed Round in 2013
For the average retailer, 50% of revenues and 80% of profits come from just 10% of the customer base. And this 10% values service and experience over anything else. We help retailers build authentic, long-term relationships with their most valuable customers by telling them when, why, and how to proactively reach out for personal conversations.

Plum

Seed Round in 2013
Plum focuses on enhancing everyday experiences through innovative design and technology, aiming to transform traditional practices into more user-friendly solutions. With a commitment to precision and care in product development, the company seeks to improve daily living without imposing on users. Plum Life, a branch of the business, specializes in revolutionizing the life insurance sector by merging the personal touch of an advisor with the convenience of online transactions. Its agent-only digital platform simplifies the life insurance process, encompassing quoting, application, and issuance, thus providing a seamless and efficient experience for both agents and customers. By integrating modern technology with personalized service, Plum Life aspires to redefine the life insurance landscape.

Patient IO

Seed Round in 2013
Filament Labs is a Techstars Austin ’13 company, building PatientIO, a patient engagement platform. It products, PatientIO, helps health professionals track and manage their patients’ health behaviors between visits. It helps patients adhere to complex treatment regimens and transmit relevant data back to their doctor. Filament Labs was founded in 2013 by [Jason Bornhorst](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jason-bornhorst) and [Colin Anawaty](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/colin-anawaty). It is based in Austin, T.X.

MarketVibe

Convertible Note in 2013
MarketVibe is a company based out of 2125 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas, United States.

Atlas Wearables

Seed Round in 2013
Atlas Wearables, Inc. is a fitness-technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing fitness monitors and activity trackers that enhance the workout experience by identifying exercises, counting repetitions and sets, calculating calories burned, and evaluating users' form. Its products feature exercise detection, smart weight input, and heart rate monitoring, providing live feedback during workouts to help users improve their performance. Atlas Wearables also offers applications compatible with iOS and Android devices, allowing users to track their fitness progress conveniently.

BeehiveID

Seed Round in 2013
BeehiveID is like Carfax for people - they identify bad actors online before they have a chance to commit fraud. They look at data created when people use the internet and find the interconnected patterns that real people have that fraudulent accounts do not. Conventional wisdom has shown that a person’s social networks build & enhance trust when interacting with others. Inspired by the time-tested and insightful approach to trusted interactions, BeehiveID’s proprietary Social Authentication Technology™ (SAT) uses sophisticated algorithms to understand how individuals connect with each other online and the unique digital patterns these online social interactions generate. Combining SAT™ with traditional anti-fraud detection approaches such as IP detection, Geo-location, Browser fingerprinting, BeehiveID has created a compelling digital identity verification solution.

Postmaster

Seed Round in 2013
Postmaster is a simple API for integrating shipping into your software stack. Postmaster saves businesses money on shipping by simplifying carrier integration, optimizing shipments in real time, and providing historical analytics to improve the logistics pipeline.

CloudSnap

Seed Round in 2012
Cloudsnap, Inc. develops and delivers an Integrated Platform-as-a-service solution that allows developers to build their software applications with functionality from third party services. Its integration platform uses distributed P2P interception techniques that enable developers to build and deploy mobile/web applications on services, including Salesforce.com, Evernote, Highrise, Basecamp, and Campfire. Cloudsnap, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Austin, Texas.
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