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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.

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Past deals in Recruiting

Neucruit

Convertible Note in 2021
Neucruit is a government-backed venture that utilizes deep tech to build digital patient recruitment strategies to improve the lives of patients and clinical innovators. The London, England-based company was founded in 2019.

Instant Teams

Seed Round in 2018
The future of work is remote and we’re creating the #1 Platform for remote workforces of untapped talent pools. Our software enables companies to create remote teams of agile, marketing and administrative talent while providing a management platform for payroll, compliance, time tracking and reporting. Our unique advantage is bringing untapped talent pools to companies to grow their distributed teams. We have a unique positioning with the military community and partnerships with the DOD to place talented professionals with transient lifestyles.

Skillest

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Skillest is an online game coaching platform.

Filtered

Convertible Note in 2018
Filtered, LLC is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in a technical candidate interview platform designed to enhance the hiring process for engineering positions. The platform employs a blend of engineering interview templates and coding tasks to assess candidates' abilities, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Filtered aids organizations in identifying, evaluating, and hiring qualified engineers while minimizing unconscious bias. The company offers automated technical screening, customizable interview processes, and advanced data filtering capabilities across web, iOS, and Android platforms. This approach aims to streamline hiring, reduce time-to-fill, and improve the quality of hires while lowering overall recruitment costs.

Paddle HR

Convertible Note in 2017
Paddle supports corporate HR departments by recommending internal candidates that match best to open roles within the company. Paddle’s matching algorithm leverages HR data (including past performance, potential, etc) that companies already have on their employees, but are not being used for internal recruiting. Using machine learning, we can identify the best predictors of success in a role and then find the most relevant, bias-free internal candidates.

TeacherTalent

Convertible Note in 2017
TeacherTalent is a United States-based company that has developed a platform designed to enhance the hiring process for school districts. The platform leverages big data to predict teacher effectiveness, enabling schools to identify and match the most suitable teachers for their needs. Since December 10, 2018, TeacherTalent has operated as a subsidiary of EBQuickstart LLC.

Rainmakers

Convertible Note in 2017
Rainmakers is the leading recruiting platform built specifically to help companies hire top sales talent.

Mainstay

Seed Round in 2016
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Mainstay

Convertible Note in 2016
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

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.

WorkBright

Convertible Note in 2014
WorkBright is a cloud-based HR software solution for companies with the seasonal, contingent, and high-turnover workforces. It moves the traditionally tedious, paper-heavy process of onboarding a new employee to one that the employee can complete from their phone, tablet, or laptop before their first day of work. Employers can easily stay organized and compliant with an intuitive dashboard to manage their employee files. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Wellhire

Convertible Note in 2014
Wellhire reduces time, cost, and effort to find the right job candidates. Wellhire’s simple tools assess job seeker knowledge, provide social media checks, and clearly compare job candidate knowledge. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and founded in 2013.

Planted

Convertible Note in 2014
Planted Inc. operates a talent community that connects young professionals with junior-level, non-technical roles, and internships at high-growth companies. It focuses on positions in customer service, sales, operations, admin/office management, business development, marketing, recruiting, analytics, and other non-technical functions. Planted Inc. was formerly known as Lynxsy Inc. The company is based in New York, New York.

Cangrade

Convertible Note in 2014
Cangrade, Inc. specializes in AI-driven talent management solutions designed to enhance the recruitment, retention, development, and promotion of employees within organizations. Established in 2011 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of pre-employment services, including assessments and interview guides, which leverage advanced AI technology to provide accurate predictions of candidate suitability. Their pre-hire assessments are designed to be significantly more effective than traditional hiring methods. In addition to pre-employment tools, Cangrade provides post-hire solutions that include measuring workforce engagement, facilitating remote onboarding and upskilling, and assessing employee readiness for promotions and team placements. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to optimize their talent management processes effectively.

Recurrence

Seed Round in 2013
Recurrence, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing online multiplayer games aimed at the higher education market. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Recurrence provides a platform designed to enhance engagement and education for both enterprises and educational organizations. Its proprietary technology enables partners to identify and nurture high-potential talent in various settings, including boardrooms and classrooms. The company's offerings are available in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, focusing on equipping college students with essential business skills through realistic learning experiences.

CoachUp

Seed Round in 2012
CoachUp is a website that connects athletes with private coaches. It provides thousands of vetted private coaches across the country, in everything from basketball, soccer, and football, to fitness, yoga, and dance. The website allows users to search by city and sport to easily find nearby coaches, it offers knowledgeable athlete advisors help, and coaches provide personalized feedback after every session. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts.