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 Smart Home

Zemplee

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zemplee is a start-up focused on developing artificial intelligence-based assisted living solutions for the elderly. The company creates sensor-based systems that enable remote monitoring of seniors' well-being through strategically placed sensors. This innovative approach facilitates round-the-clock care, ensuring that elderly individuals receive comprehensive healthcare while maintaining their independence. By leveraging advanced technology, Zemplee aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors and provide peace of mind for their families.

SiCureMi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SiCureMi Health Care Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a healthcare technology company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing healthcare trackers and predictive analytics tools, focusing on vital signs monitoring and decision support. The company offers a range of products, including artificial intelligence-based fitness trackers, sensors, and a SaaS mobile application that tracks real-time vital data of patients. The application also processes this data to provide analyses, predictions, and reporting services. SiCureMi provides additional medical devices such as blood pressure monitors and health tracking packages tailored for specific groups, including patients with diabetes and hypertension, elderly individuals, pregnant women, corporate employees, and those undergoing rehabilitation. The company's goal is to deliver affordable, non-invasive self-care products that facilitate personalized medical care through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and mobile applications.

SiCureMi

Venture Round in 2020
SiCureMi Health Care Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a healthcare technology company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing healthcare trackers and predictive analytics tools, focusing on vital signs monitoring and decision support. The company offers a range of products, including artificial intelligence-based fitness trackers, sensors, and a SaaS mobile application that tracks real-time vital data of patients. The application also processes this data to provide analyses, predictions, and reporting services. SiCureMi provides additional medical devices such as blood pressure monitors and health tracking packages tailored for specific groups, including patients with diabetes and hypertension, elderly individuals, pregnant women, corporate employees, and those undergoing rehabilitation. The company's goal is to deliver affordable, non-invasive self-care products that facilitate personalized medical care through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and mobile applications.

HILO

Convertible Note in 2020
The Hilo platform enables building operators to deliver better tenant experiences and a single point of access to smart building solutions. Rather than silo one building, our network connects people to the Hilo community in buildings, neighbourhoods and cities where they work and live. As the community grows, Hilo will leverage the data and provide valuable insights to our building partners in order to improve operations, reduce costs and increase asset value.

Hoolime

Convertible Note in 2020
Hoolime is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in New York City. The company focuses on streamlining the coordination of home-based health assessments and care visits. Its platform is designed to enhance scheduling efficiency by matching clinicians to members according to their availability and preferences. Hoolime also monitors clinician arrival and departure times and sends reminders to ensure adherence to schedules. By improving operational efficiencies and facilitating better provider-patient interactions, Hoolime aims to support medical professionals in expanding their market presence and enhancing health outcomes while reducing overall care costs.

Samaritan

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Operator of a smart wallet platform intended to help people without a home to achieve their life goals. The company's application provides free digital wallets specifically designed for people without a home connecting them to financial capital and relational guidance needed to live on the street, enabling individuals to directly invest so that a person who is seeking to find a home can spend on critical needs like clothing, food, and shelter.

Last Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Last Lock, founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in manufacturing secure smart locks that enhance the functionality of traditional mechanical lock systems for homes and businesses. By integrating electronic sensors into smart cylinders, the company enables the scanning and storage of physical key profiles, allowing owners to manage, track, and grant access digitally. Last Lock's products offer various access methods, control over entry points, and self-powered battery cylinders, providing efficient installation solutions for users seeking improved security.

HotSpot CookTop

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of innovative stove technology designed to heat pots and pans of any shape or size. The company's technology consists of an array of independently controlled heating cells having an arrangement of sensors under the glass with a touchscreen and assistive cooking applications, enabling customers to cook with ease.

Steam

Convertible Note in 2019
Steam saves energy and money by making your Hot Water Tank a Smart Water Tank. It retrofits on any tank, old or new, installation taking around 10 minutes. As soon as Steam is installed it begins paying for itself in around a year when installed on the hot water tank of an average 3 bed house.

Steam Energy Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Steam Energy Labs offers an intelligent thermostat designed to help utilities to balance the electricity grid for water heater management. The thermostat provides consumption data of water heater on a timeline, dynamic smart control, AwaySense, alongside providing mobile notifications to compliment feature to detect malfunctions and overheating incorporating sustainable energy sources into the grid, sources that are inherently intermittent due to weather patterns, enabling consumers to save their money with efficient gas water heaters. Elad Wallach and Vitaly Rubinovich co-founded Steam Energy Labs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1976.

Steam Energy Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Steam Energy Labs offers an intelligent thermostat designed to help utilities to balance the electricity grid for water heater management. The thermostat provides consumption data of water heater on a timeline, dynamic smart control, AwaySense, alongside providing mobile notifications to compliment feature to detect malfunctions and overheating incorporating sustainable energy sources into the grid, sources that are inherently intermittent due to weather patterns, enabling consumers to save their money with efficient gas water heaters. Elad Wallach and Vitaly Rubinovich co-founded Steam Energy Labs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1976.

iSensing

Seed Round in 2018
iSensing LTD is a company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, that specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions focused on movement data tracking and analysis. Established in 2018, iSensing offers a comprehensive platform that presents this data clearly, aiding in smart city management, airport operations, road traffic monitoring, and the planning of cultural events. The platform utilizes sensor networks to gather extensive data on citizen movements and real-time urban activities, enabling governments and private organizations to make informed decisions regarding infrastructure planning and city growth. Through its innovative approach, iSensing supports the development of smarter, more efficient urban environments.

OSBeehives

Seed Round in 2018
OSBeehives, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for the beekeeping industry. Based in Broomfield, Colorado, and incorporated in 2018, OSBeehives provides innovative IoT sensor solutions designed for both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. Their flagship product, the BuzzBox, is a monitoring device that continuously tracks audio, temperature, and humidity within beehives, offering real-time health updates and security alerts to help maintain hive integrity and productivity. Alongside the BuzzBox, the company also offers a mobile application that allows beekeepers to log observations, analyze honeybee health, and connect with others in the beekeeping community. By providing these tools, OSBeehives aims to enhance the management and productivity of beekeeping operations while reducing labor costs.

LawnTap

Seed Round in 2018
At LawnTap, we’ve developed a first of its kind smart lawn sensor which is designed to make your lawn a single natural system that organizes and controls itself. Inserted into your lawn, you simply approve the automated request generated by the lawn sensor on your phone. That request is then sent to nearby lawn care providers to accept.

Pennyworth

Convertible Note in 2018
Pennyworth is a real estate technology company creating the future of easy living. They offer home hospitality services and experiential living amenities for multi-family apartment communities and urban homes. Their mission is to save you time, and enrich your life.

Roof AI

Convertible Note in 2017
Roof AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in an online messaging platform utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate communication between real estate organizations and their customers. The platform is designed to enhance customer engagement by enabling personalized digital interactions at scale, allowing real estate brokers to effectively connect with clients. Roof AI's technology automates conversations, converting leads from various channels such as social media, websites, and text messages. This approach not only streamlines customer responses but also helps brokers reduce costs and improve response times, ultimately generating new revenue opportunities from existing customers.

Pulse Labs

Convertible Note in 2017
Connected sensors and grow management for cannabis cultivation.

Parakeet

Convertible Note in 2017
Parakeet offers a vacation rental home automation platform designed to assist property managers in enhancing the guest experience and boosting revenues. The company's technology provides centralized remote access to essential property functions, including door locks, garage doors, thermostats, and freeze/flood sensors. This scalable system can accommodate a single property or expand to manage thousands of properties. By streamlining operations and reducing inefficiencies, Parakeet's platform allows property managers to focus on increasing bookings while maintaining oversight and flexibility in managing their rentals from the cloud.

Abode

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Abode is a cloud-based platform that aims to simplify and enhance the home buying experience by addressing the complexities and stress often associated with residential real estate transactions. Recognizing that purchasing a home is typically the largest financial decision an individual makes, Abode offers a user-friendly software solution that streamlines the process. The platform features a dashboard that utilizes machine learning to track real estate projects and connects buyers directly with developers, facilitating data-driven insights on property purchases. By making real estate data more accessible and understandable, Abode empowers home seekers to navigate the market independently, reducing reliance on third-party contractors and making the home buying journey more efficient and less daunting.

BuildSim

Pre Seed Round in 2017
BuildSimHub, founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operates a cloud-based platform focused on building energy modeling and project collaboration. This platform provides a comprehensive energy management system that allows users to coordinate and track all model changes in a centralized location. It features quality assurance and auto-debugging capabilities, along with data analytics and cloud simulation. These tools enable energy modelers and engineers to make more informed decisions and streamline the reporting process, enhancing efficiency in project management.

Module

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Module Housing, LLC designs and develops adaptable housing solutions. The company develops a wall system and design platform that enables residents to turn a one bedroom starter unit into a three bedroom house. It collects information about the users, and determines the next steps to get users closer to moving into next home. The company offers modules, such as the grown-up, the flat top, the Tom and Jerry, and the moonlighter. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

IOT World Labs

Convertible Note in 2017
IOT World Labs is an IOT platform company that helps enterprises deploy their IOT solutions quickly. These solutions can be designed, integrated and correlated through our platform. We welcome Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and developers to build and integrate their IOT hardware, software and services on our platform.

HelloHome

Convertible Note in 2016
HelloHome, founded in 2015 by real estate agent Jessica Buffington, is a pioneering real estate tech startup focused on enhancing transparency and honesty in the industry. The company offers a property trading platform that connects homeowners looking to sell their homes with local, experienced real estate agents. This platform allows homeowners to track various stages of the selling process and facilitates direct transactions with agents, eliminating traditional commission fees. By employing a flat-fee pricing model, HelloHome has saved sellers over $3 million in commission costs, averaging more than $8,000 per home sold. As the first female-founded and female-led real estate tech startup, HelloHome is committed to providing a more cost-effective and efficient alternative for both buyers and sellers.

Roam

Debt Financing in 2016
Roam Solutions Inc. is an interactive digital signage company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in real estate technology solutions. Founded in 2013, Roam develops touchscreen information centers that enhance the user experience in commercial real estate environments. Its key products include The Atlas, an interactive touchscreen designed for directories and wayfinding, which serves both visitors and marketing teams, and The Glance, a non-touch solution that functions as a directory or information board. The company’s platform also facilitates the management of interactive signage projects, including application development and remote monitoring support, making it a valuable resource for clients seeking to improve their digital signage capabilities.

Mycroft

Angel Round in 2016
Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.

ēdn

Convertible Note in 2016
ēdn is focused on transforming the way individuals engage with nature by offering innovative indoor gardening solutions. The company develops technology that allows users to easily grow fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers from the comfort of their homes, utilizing advanced automation and app control. By integrating a deep understanding of horticulture with sophisticated design, ēdn ensures predictable and reliable plant growth. Their products, crafted from high-quality hardwood and aluminum, not only serve practical purposes but also embody aesthetic appeal, aligning art with the natural world. Through this approach, ēdn aims to foster a sustainable relationship between people and their indoor environments.

Keepe

Seed Round in 2016
Keepe Up, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that has developed a mobile application designed to connect users with qualified technicians for on-demand home repairs. Founded in 2014, the app allows users to request services by taking a picture and describing the issue, streamlining the process of finding and hiring a handyman. Keepe operates as a B2B marketplace, catering to property management firms, home warranty companies, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), offering an efficient solution for obtaining estimates, completing repairs, and managing payments. Available in multiple cities across the United States, Keepe aims to simplify home repair services for both businesses and homeowners, facilitating quick access to maintenance professionals.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.

Book. Stay. Go.

Seed Round in 2015
Book. Stay. Go. provides a complete mobile solution for hotels to offer an an entire suite of mobile functionality to their guests combined with BLE/iBeacon door hardware to enable smartphone room keys. Book. Stay. Go. allows travelers to not only book a stay, but also check-in & select their own room prior to arrival. Upon arrival, guests proceed directly to their room and use their smartphone as a room key. Hotel partners join Book. Stay. Go. for a monthly Saas fee, and pay a 10% commission on booking transactions in the marketplace.

Pushmote

Convertible Note in 2015
Pushmote, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for managing iBeacons and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2014 and located in Austin, Texas, Pushmote's platform allows users to create content, tag users, and analyze interactions through analytics and heat maps. It also incorporates features for gamification and marketing scenarios, enhancing user engagement. By enabling notifications based on location, micro-location, and specific events, the platform supports developers in promoting in-app marketing effectively, thereby fostering seamless user experiences and stronger mobile engagement.

Book. Stay. Go.

Seed Round in 2015
Book. Stay. Go. provides a complete mobile solution for hotels to offer an an entire suite of mobile functionality to their guests combined with BLE/iBeacon door hardware to enable smartphone room keys. Book. Stay. Go. allows travelers to not only book a stay, but also check-in & select their own room prior to arrival. Upon arrival, guests proceed directly to their room and use their smartphone as a room key. Hotel partners join Book. Stay. Go. for a monthly Saas fee, and pay a 10% commission on booking transactions in the marketplace.

Notion

Convertible Note in 2014
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.

Hostspot

Seed Round in 2014
Hostspot Inc. is a company based in Mexico City that offers a multichannel platform designed to analyze customer behavior and trends within retail environments. By utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology, Hostspot provides in-store analytics that deliver real-time insights into visitor statistics, including the number of first-time and repeat customers, foot traffic patterns, and heat maps. This data allows businesses to enhance customer engagement, optimize marketing strategies, improve merchandising, and streamline operations. By measuring and understanding in-store dynamics, Hostspot enables companies to create better shopping experiences and make informed decisions to boost performance.

Smart Host

Convertible Note in 2014
Smart Host helps property managers and landlords make more money through data analytics, from vacation rentals to long-term leases. It also provides alerts when prices are changing in the listings; and information related to price trends. Smart Host was founded in 2014, and is based in New York, United States.

ecoVent

Convertible Note in 2014
ecoVent Corp. develops and distributes a wireless system designed for room climate control, enabling users to adjust temperatures and manage airflow in their homes efficiently. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, ecoVent addresses the common issue of uneven heating and cooling in residences, particularly those with forced-air systems. The company's innovative solution includes self-configuring sensors and vents that allow homeowners to control room temperatures remotely through a mobile app, tablet, or web interface. This system not only provides room-by-room temperature control but also helps conserve energy by directing airflow to areas that require heating or cooling, thus enhancing overall comfort and efficiency. In addition to its core products, ecoVent offers installation and technical support, ensuring a seamless experience for its users. The company operates as a subsidiary of Emerson Ventures, Inc.

Hostspot

Convertible Note in 2013
Hostspot Inc. is a company based in Mexico City that offers a multichannel platform designed to analyze customer behavior and trends within retail environments. By utilizing beacon and Wi-Fi proximity technology, Hostspot provides in-store analytics that deliver real-time insights into visitor statistics, including the number of first-time and repeat customers, foot traffic patterns, and heat maps. This data allows businesses to enhance customer engagement, optimize marketing strategies, improve merchandising, and streamline operations. By measuring and understanding in-store dynamics, Hostspot enables companies to create better shopping experiences and make informed decisions to boost performance.

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.

WebCurfew

Convertible Note in 2013
WebCurfew is a cloud-based platform designed for home automation that focuses on managing existing routers to enhance internet control within households. The primary service offered is an Internet Parental Control application, which empowers parents to regulate their children's online access from any connected device. This system moves away from the outdated approach of managing parental controls on individual devices, instead providing a centralized solution through the home router. WebCurfew enables families to filter content, tailor viewing experiences, and establish various safeguards that can be applied at different times, thereby allowing parents to effectively monitor and manage their children's internet activity.

Revolv

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Revolv is a smart-home platform based in Boulder, Colorado, that offers a monitoring and control system for connected devices. Founded in 2012, the company enables homeowners to manage and control a variety of wirelessly-enabled household items from a single hub, regardless of the manufacturer or wireless protocol. Revolv's solution integrates hundreds of devices available from major retailers, allowing users to automate and control products such as lights, locks, sensors, and entertainment systems. Through its cloud-based software and gateway, Revolv provides a user-friendly application that can be accessed via smartphones, facilitating seamless management of home devices whether users are at home or away.
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