Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups with a focus on pre-seed rounds. It makes about 75-100 investments per year in capital-efficient companies seeking to reach product-market fit, typically in rounds of 50k to 500k and pre-money valuations of 1M to 3M. The firm pursues opportunities outside the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, and it invests across the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, with a portfolio spanning many states and roughly two hundred prior investments since its early operations.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

John Eng

Principal

Dave Lambert

Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Partner

Past deals in Art

Artfare

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Artfare is a business that operates an online marketplace, empowering artists to independently develop and cultivate relationships with patrons, bypassing the need for exclusive gallery representation. The platform connects artists directly with collectors, facilitating the sale of fine art pieces from the artist's studio. Artfare provides tools to help artists grow and sustain their practice independently.

Ensemble

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ensemble is a publication platform where artists sell artifacts from their creative process and tell the story of their project. Artifacts are auctioned as NFTs on the Zora Protocol.

Elena Velez

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in New York in 2018 by Elena Velez, this company is renowned for its unique fusion of metalsmithing and high fashion. It specializes in designing and manufacturing women's clothing that blends traditional craftsmanship with artisanal heritage, offering customers authentic pieces at affordable prices.

Culturebase

Seed Round in 2018
Culturebase is an intercultural app that facilitates the creation, curation, and experience of unique local events and products. By leveraging an AI-powered mobile hub, the company aims to promote authentic local culture and drive demand for lesser-known goods and experiences. Culturebase recognizes the intrinsic value of culture, viewing it as a form of currency that fosters connections among individuals. The platform supports creators by helping them expand their audience and generate income through artistic expressions such as art, fashion, music, jewelry, and food. Ultimately, Culturebase serves as a vital network for those involved in the production of cultural offerings, enhancing community engagement and economic opportunities within local environments.

Pundit

Convertible Note in 2018
Pundit, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company established in 2015 that operates an online platform and marketplace for artwork. It enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase art, fostering a vibrant community for creators and art enthusiasts alike. Pundit has also developed a range of consumer and social applications, which facilitate the discovery and sharing of digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. The company has partnered with notable global intellectual property owners and brands, including Disney and Paramount Pictures, to launch successful marketing campaigns and innovative products. Pundit’s applications have garnered significant user engagement, amassing over 1 million users across platforms. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in prominent startup competitions and earning accolades such as "Coolest College Startup" by Inc. and recognition at TechCrunch Disrupt.

ARTERNAL

Convertible Note in 2017
ARTERNAL offers a customer relationship management software tailored for art galleries and museums. Founded in 2015, it provides a platform enabling users to store contact information, track sales activity, collect customer data, send individual previews, allocate staff and resources, and access services via web and smartphones.

Ephemeral Tattoos

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Ephemeral Tattoos operates a tattoo studio offering semi-permanent ink services. Its unique inks allow clients to express themselves freely with tattoos that fade over time, providing an alternative to traditional permanent tattoos.

Alice's Table

Convertible Note in 2017
Alice's Table LLC, established in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in hosting social learning events for women in the Greater Boston area. The company partners with local restaurants, bars, and clubs to offer workshops focused on creative skills such as flower arranging and charcuterie board building. Alice's Table aims to provide a unique girls' night out experience while empowering attendees to develop new abilities. Additionally, they offer regular flower delivery services to homes and businesses, spreading joy through beautiful arrangements.

MakersKit

Seed Round in 2016
MakersKit, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits. Founded in 2013, it offers an extensive range of products, including terrariums, apothecary kits, candles, lip balm, and T-shirt printing kits, among others. Each kit is designed to inspire creativity and is accompanied by all necessary supplies and online video tutorials to facilitate the crafting experience. MakersKit markets its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Birchbox, further enhancing its reach in the DIY market.

It's By U

Seed Round in 2016
It's By U is a subscription-based company that offers do-it-yourself flower arrangement kits featuring farm-fresh blooms. The kits include professional-quality tools, artisan-made vases, and a streaming video lesson to guide users in creating beautiful floral arrangements. By focusing on farm-direct floral subscriptions, It's By U aims to reduce flower waste while providing an engaging and educational experience for its customers. Additionally, the company contributes to social good by donating a percentage of each sale to Random Acts of Flowers, a charity dedicated to repurposing flowers for distribution to patients in hospitals and nursing homes.

Pundit

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Pundit, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company established in 2015 that operates an online platform and marketplace for artwork. It enables users to publish, sell, comment on, promote, and purchase art, fostering a vibrant community for creators and art enthusiasts alike. Pundit has also developed a range of consumer and social applications, which facilitate the discovery and sharing of digital stickers in both 2D and augmented reality formats. The company has partnered with notable global intellectual property owners and brands, including Disney and Paramount Pictures, to launch successful marketing campaigns and innovative products. Pundit’s applications have garnered significant user engagement, amassing over 1 million users across platforms. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being featured in prominent startup competitions and earning accolades such as "Coolest College Startup" by Inc. and recognition at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Kwambio

Angel Round in 2015
Kwambio partners with designers to produce customizable homeware and accessories using proprietary software for ceramic and metal manufacturing. Headquartered in New York, it was founded in 2014 by Vlad Usov and Dmitriy Krivoshey.

MakersKit

Seed Round in 2014
MakersKit, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) project kits. Founded in 2013, it offers an extensive range of products, including terrariums, apothecary kits, candles, lip balm, and T-shirt printing kits, among others. Each kit is designed to inspire creativity and is accompanied by all necessary supplies and online video tutorials to facilitate the crafting experience. MakersKit markets its products through both physical retail stores and online platforms, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Birchbox, further enhancing its reach in the DIY market.

Hullabalu

Convertible Note in 2014
Hullabalu is a New York City-based company dedicated to creating original stories aimed at the new generation. Drawing inspiration from a love of fantastical worlds and timeless classics, Hullabalu develops engaging narratives that promote strong values and positive character development. The company features a series of stories centered around a diverse group of characters, complemented by illustrations, music, and interactive activities. Through its innovative approach, Hullabalu seeks to provide children with entertaining and meaningful experiences that foster imagination and encourage positive growth.

Litographs

Convertible Note in 2014
Litographs is a printing company that creates merchandise by printing text from classic or contemporary books onto apparel and wall art, including posters, t-shirts, totes, and scarves. The designs are created by a global team of artists; from a distance they convey a theme, character, or setting, and up close the text remains fully legible. The company aims to promote literacy and partners with charitable initiatives to donate books to communities in need for each product sold. By turning literature into wearable and decorative items, Litographs bridges reading with everyday life.

Psykosoft

Seed Round in 2012
Psykosoft Inc. is a software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. It specializes in innovative digital solutions aimed at enhancing creativity for a diverse range of users, including hobbyists, photographers, schools, and designers. The company's flagship product, Psykopaint, enables users to create stunning paintings effortlessly by sampling colors from images, allowing them to focus on their artistic style without needing advanced skills. Additionally, Psykosoft offers Psykonect, a unique communication platform, and Psykogif, a community-oriented tool for creating and sharing animated GIFs. With its focus on user-friendly and creative software, Psykosoft aims to empower individuals to express their artistic potential.
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