Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage, pre-seed technology startups in underserved segments of the ecosystem. It invests in a high-volume, capital-efficient portfolio, typically funding rounds of 50,000 to 500,000 and making roughly 75 to 100 investments per year. The firm targets opportunities across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, prioritizing companies with scalable products and prudent capital use outside major metro hubs. Since its inception, it has built a broad portfolio across many states. It commits to a fast decision process, often delivering a yes or no within two weeks to help founders establish momentum.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

John Eng

Principal

Dave Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Partner

Past deals in GovTech

Spero Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Spero Analytics specializes in designing and deploying wireless mesh networks for continuous environmental monitoring in remote and off-grid locations. Their scalable sensor arrays, capable of covering vast areas and adapting to various sensor types, require no telecommunications infrastructure. Key features include self-healing network capabilities and cold climate adaptability, reducing maintenance burden. The company focuses on automated greenhouse gas monitoring in landfills, with installations in Ontario, and is expanding to petroleum facilities and potash mines through collaborations with Environment Canada and proof-of-concept projects. Spero Analytics has raised $210,000, secured design partners, and made sales to government and international clients. Their mission is to become the industry standard for remote environmental monitoring.

DocuMentor

Seed Round in 2021
DocuMentor develops electronic visit verification software specifically designed for agencies that provide services to the aged and disabled populations. The software enables accurate verification of visit activity for home health, home care, and hospice services. By offering service documentation capabilities across multiple states, DocuMentor streamlines various business, operational, and clinical functions. Its user-friendly forms help agencies effectively verify the care provided to their clients, ensuring compliance and enhancing the overall quality of service.

HealthOpX

Seed Round in 2021
HealthOpX is a technology company that specializes in software solutions aimed at enhancing the health of at-risk patients through community-based engagement. It serves community organizations, health systems, and payers, enabling them to effectively implement programs and collaborate with government and healthcare entities. The company's predictive analytics platform assesses the risk of patient readmission, emergency room visits, and morbidity, thereby facilitating improved care coordination and medical adherence. By focusing on patient engagement and quality care outcomes, HealthOpX provides healthcare practitioners with tools to deliver convenient and cost-effective benefits to individuals seeking treatment.

Mini City

Venture Round in 2020
Mini City Inc. is a social enterprise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that focuses on addressing homelessness through technology. Founded in 2016, the company develops, owns, and operates a platform designed to provide identification and employment opportunities for homeless individuals. Its software facilitates access to legal identification, vital records, and employment forms, supporting caseworkers, program directors, clinicians, and other professionals who assist homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness. By offering cost-effective solutions to government agencies and non-profits, Mini City aims to play a pivotal role in reducing homelessness and improving the lives of vulnerable populations.

Motivote

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Motivote partners with organizations to enhance voter engagement through its digital platform. This platform employs research-backed strategies like social accountability and planning tools to empower individuals to navigate US elections, while automating communications and data insights for program managers.

StonePaper

Convertible Note in 2020
StonePaper is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in data governance solutions. Its primary offering is a platform called Koncordant, which facilitates the secure verification of identity and documents. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to track data flow and regulatory compliance across various systems, allowing businesses to manage legal processes efficiently without the need for legal counsel. By integrating digital contracts and ensuring real-time updates on regulatory changes, StonePaper provides organizations with enhanced control over their supply chains and facilitates secure sharing of private documents with governments and other entities.

Dynamo Metrics

Seed Round in 2019
Dynamo Metrics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in developing data extraction and management applications tailored for local governments, including county treasurers, land banks, municipalities, and planning and development agencies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of cloud-based solutions designed to enhance decision-making processes. Key products include Neighborhood Intel, which consolidates diverse federal, state, and local data into a unified platform, and Public Portal, a customizable tool that facilitates communication with citizens and community partners. Additionally, Dynamo Metrics provides software for code enforcement teams and offers consulting services to help municipalities with data analysis, reporting, and securing funding. By promoting data-driven decision-making, Dynamo Metrics aims to foster healthier communities and improve transparency and trust between local governments and their constituents.

Pavilion

Convertible Note in 2018
CoProcure, Inc. operates a cooperative purchasing platform designed to assist local governments in finding and utilizing shared purchasing contracts. Established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, CoProcure addresses the information gap in public purchasing, where local U.S. governments spend approximately $1.5 trillion annually. By enabling government buyers to access a marketplace of competitively bid contracts from various local agencies and cooperatives, CoProcure streamlines the procurement process, which traditionally involves lengthy competitive bidding. This platform allows government employees to save time and taxpayer money by reusing existing contracts instead of initiating new ones. CoProcure does not engage in direct sales to governments, thereby simplifying the procurement process for both government buyers and suppliers.

Civic Eagle

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Civic Eagle, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a workflow solution for advocates and policy teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Minnesota, Civic Eagle offers a platform called Enview, which integrates state and federal bills with team communications. This platform enables lobbyists, policy professionals, and government affairs teams to efficiently discover, analyze, and manage legislation without manual effort. By streamlining the process of tracking and working with legislation across the country, Civic Eagle allows policy advocates to concentrate on impactful campaigns, ultimately aiming to foster better democratic outcomes for individuals and communities.

Lynq

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Lynq specializes in manufacturing handheld personal location devices. These devices operate on a decentralized peer-to-peer network, using radio frequencies to transmit low-bandwidth data over long distances without cellular networks or infrastructure. Lynq's products are designed for secure connectivity and are used by first responders, government agencies, and enterprises where reliable communication is critical.

Visible Network Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Visible Network Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2018. It operates Aspen, a network intervention platform designed to enhance the wellness and healthcare ecosystem by harnessing the power of social support networks. The platform aims to influence behavior, promote systems change, reduce costs, and achieve desired health outcomes. Additionally, the company offers the PARTNER tool, which facilitates social network mapping and analysis, along with a person-centered network application that collects and interprets data on personal support networks. Visible Network Labs also provides data dashboards for analysis and storage, as well as a support team that delivers technology and data solutions, including data catalogs and network visualizations. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, by leveraging network science to improve collaboration and social health.

Voatz

Convertible Note in 2017
Voatz Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing a secure mobile voting application. The company's platform employs blockchain technology, biometric scanning, and real-time voter-verification paper ballots to authenticate voters and securely store votes. Voatz has successfully facilitated over 5 million voters across 140 elections in seven countries, including notable firsts such as the U.S. Federal Election in 2018 and the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020. Recently, Voatz was selected by 15 cities in Canada for the 2022 Ontario Municipal Elections and used in Mexico's 2024 Presidential Elections, demonstrating its global impact on secure and accessible voting processes.

VaultRMS

Seed Round in 2016
VaultRMS is a cloud-based technology platform for public safety agencies. Then and now, the company seeks to simplify the purchasing process for municipal governments without sacrificing the most up-to-date technology. The name 'Vault' was chosen to signify the superior level of security incorporated into every product.

Polis Tecnologia

Convertible Note in 2016
Polis Tecnologia focused on providing complete solutions in software and services for the interaction, management, and administration of political parties, offices, agencies, and campaigns. The principle of promoting return and transparency for political, public, organizations in general and for the civil society. The company has experience, reliability, and integrity to provide the best service to the institution or the politician who wishes to be recognized as transparent, effective, and ever present administrator. Polis Tecnologia works for society through political bodies, parties and leaderships with the focus on helping the politician with the use of technology and knowledge. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in São Leopoldo, Brazil.

Trekk

Convertible Note in 2016
Trekk is a mobile app platform that enhances community connectivity and facilitates the movement of large items. Operating primarily in the Greater Los Angeles Area, Trekk connects users with local drivers who have the capacity to transport items from various locations. The app allows users to request on-demand moving services in real-time, providing features such as GPS tracking for driver arrival and automated fare payments through smartphones. Trekk's services include the movement of in-store purchases, items from online marketplaces, apartment relocations, and donations from local centers. The company prioritizes user security by conducting background checks on its drivers and offers 24/7 member support, ensuring a reliable and efficient delivery experience.

SPIDR Tech

Convertible Note in 2015
SPIDR Tech provides data-driven solutions for law enforcement agencies. Its platform enables officers to collect and analyze data from various sources like traffic collisions, weather events, and community engagement. This data is used to support predictive analytics, virtual assistance, and threat management solutions, enhancing patrol operations and improving public service.

FORWARD Platform

Seed Round in 2014
FORWARD is an Integrated Program Administration solution that helps governments and non-profits administer resources to communities quickly, securely, and equitably.

Outline

Seed Round in 2013
Outline builds public policy simulators for city and state governments. Formerly Politify

First Arriving

First Arriving is a technology and marketing agency that specializes in serving public safety organizations and local governments. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including digital signage and dashboards, information aggregation, web design and development, marketing and branding, recruitment and retention strategies, as well as video and animation production. With over 100 integration partners, First Arriving enhances information flow and agency intelligence for its clients across North America and Canada. By offering tailored solutions to businesses, departments, associations, and non-profits in the public safety sector, the company enables its customers to improve their operational efficiency and communication capabilities.
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