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 Sustainability

Softly Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Softly Solutions develops a green marketing platform that empowers businesses to navigate sustainability regulations and mitigate greenwashing risks. Its self-serve tool offers regulatory insights, risk assessments, competitive intelligence, and assistance in creating compliant sustainability communications.

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.

Tiiga

Funding Round in 2022
Tiiga is a producer of plant-based, baobab-derived beverage mixes designed for hydration and digestive comfort. The company offers a powdered electrolyte drink that consumers add to water to create a performance-focused hydration beverage. Its formulations emphasize easy digestion and gut health, leveraging baobab fruit as a primary ingredient. Tiiga positions its products as natural hydration enhancers intended to support a healthy microbiome and overall well-being while aligning with environmentally conscious practices.

Carbon Saver

Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Saver is an eco-design software platform for buildings, focused on residential properties and accessible to a wide audience. The platform assesses the environmental impact of interior design projects and provides a calculation method to generate practical eco-design tools to support project stages. It was developed in collaboration with a diverse user community that includes architects, interior designers, project managers, contractors, and artisans, ensuring the solution reflects real-world needs and workflows.

Sustain-A-Grain

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sustain-A-Grain is a business focused on producing and distributing a perennial grain crop, aiming to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-smart food production. They offer grain and flour products derived from this crop, which supports soil and water quality improvement, providing a regenerative farming alternative to traditional wheat. Their primary customers are brewers, bakers, and distillers, who can use these products to create climate-smart food.

Carbon Calories

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Calories is a B2B2C company that assists small and medium-sized businesses in preparing and disclosing clear product carbon footprint data to their customers. By aggregating information from various publicly available sources, including government databases and academic research, the company creates standardized carbon emissions reports. Their approach incorporates collaborative efforts, notably through the open-source platform WikiCarbon, to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the data. In addition to providing detailed carbon footprint measurements, Carbon Calories enables consumers to understand the impact of their purchasing decisions by presenting information on grams of carbon dioxide emissions per day. This empowers consumers to make informed choices and emphasizes the company's commitment to social impact.

Greener Crop

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Greener Crop provides a data-driven farm management platform for hydroponic farming, enabling scalable deployment of hydroponic operations. The platform supports farm setup, supply provisioning, crop strategy development, and daily operations, helping hydroponic farmers harvest and sell products efficiently. The company serves private and corporate investors, farmers, ranchers, real estate developers, hotels and restaurants, and food manufacturers.

Carbon Yield

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Yield is a company focused on supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture. It offers a comprehensive platform that provides essential resources for farmers to access new revenue streams through carbon markets. The platform facilitates documentation of environmental and climate protection efforts, assists in project development, and conducts feasibility studies. By equipping farmers with these tools, Carbon Yield aims to reduce their expenses, enhance soil health, and enable them to receive compensation for the environmental benefits they generate.

Mycocycle

Seed Round in 2022
Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that specializes in decarbonizing waste streams through the innovative use of fungi in a process known as mycoremediation. By employing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle treats waste materials to produce a non-toxic biomass that can be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company's services are particularly beneficial to waste management companies, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to implement closed-loop processes. Mycocycle's technology diverts toxic materials from landfills and enables businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for various applications, thereby promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Netless Catch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Netless Catch is a seafood distributor focused on providing sustainable and fresh seafood products to customers, restaurants, and retailers. The company specializes in supplying fresh lionfish, an invasive species that threatens local fish populations and coral reefs due to the lack of natural predators. By offering this seafood option, Netless Catch not only delivers high-quality products but also contributes to the restoration of ocean ecosystems.

Farmstand

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Farmstand is a London-based food company that delivers nutritious, ready-to-heat meals to offices and workplaces. It prepares meals off-site and provides them to businesses, which offer them to employees who simply reheat them onsite. The model aims to provide affordable, healthier alternatives to traditional fast food and convenient in-office dining. Founded in 2015, Farmstand emphasizes sustainability and has earned a Certified B Corp status, a London Living Wage commitment, and ongoing work toward net-zero carbon. It aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health, responsible production and climate action. The company stresses employee ownership, with 100% of the team holding equity, and seeks to maintain equal pay by aiming for a zero gender pay gap. Farmstand presents itself as a scalable solution for improving health outcomes through convenient, affordable meals delivered to businesses.

Hargol™ FoodTech

Seed Round in 2021
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm! Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source. Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction. For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers. Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products. With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe. Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!

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.

Last Bottle Clothing

Seed Round in 2018
Last Bottle Clothing is dedicated to addressing plastic pollution and transforming the apparel industry through sustainable practices. The company manufactures clothing exclusively from recycled plastic bottles, utilizing a closed-loop process that ensures the garments can also be recycled. Their products, which include super soft and durable t-shirts, require significantly less freshwater than traditional organic cotton and avoid the use of harmful pesticides and defoliants. By producing all garments in the southeastern United States, Last Bottle Clothing significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation, contrasting sharply with the typical apparel supply chain. The company's mission emphasizes creating comfortable, lightweight clothing while promoting environmental responsibility for future generations.

Lumni

Convertible Note in 2018
Lumni Inc. is a social mission company that offers innovative financing solutions for education through income share agreements. The organization manages investment funds that support a diverse pool of students, who agree to pay a fixed percentage of their income for a set number of months after graduation. This model minimizes the risk of excessive debt for students, particularly benefiting those who are debt-averse. Lumni's approach allows individuals and institutions to invest in the future of their communities by financing educational opportunities. The company manages various funds tailored to different demographic groups and geographic regions, each with unique characteristics and investment returns. Lumni has garnered recognition for its social impact from several prestigious organizations and currently operates in countries including Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States, having financed nearly 10,000 students to date.

Aloqia

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Aloqia is a software company that helps organizations manage and act on excess inventory across supply chains, with a focus on textiles and related materials. Evolving from Queen of Raw, it positions itself as the ERP of Excess to prevent surplus and improve operational efficiency by controlling the flow of unused stock. The software uses science-based algorithms to measure environmental and economic impacts of inventory activities, supports reporting to meet regulatory requirements, and aims to reduce inventory losses while turning pollution into profit at product and operational levels. By connecting designers, manufacturers, and suppliers, the platform converts unused stock into sustainable, low-cost materials and promotes supply-chain resilience. The company is based in New York.

Planetarians

Convertible Note in 2017
Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.

Vartega

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Local Apple (formerly Local Crate)

Convertible Note in 2017
Local Apple (formerly Local Crate) connects farm to table to grow local sustainable food systems. It connects consumers with local farmers & foodmakers for them to be able to shop direct.

OffGridBox

Pre Seed Round in 2017
OffGridBox is a company that specializes in delivering renewable energy and clean water solutions to remote areas and developing countries through its innovative OffGridBox™ system. This modular unit, housed within a compact 6x6x6 feet shipping container, is equipped with the necessary technology to generate electricity and purify water. OffGridBox aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people who lack access to reliable energy and clean water. Each unit can serve approximately 300 families, potentially impacting around 1,500 individuals, and is often managed by local cooperatives, such as women-led organizations in Rwanda. The company has successfully deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, serving various sectors such as humanitarian efforts, household retail, and industrial services. To date, these units have accumulated over 400,000 working hours, demonstrating their effectiveness and sustainability.

Mast Reforestation

Seed Round in 2016
Mast Reforestation specializes in restoring forests damaged by wildfires. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, cultivation, planting, monitoring, and financing through carbon removal credits. By removing financial barriers, Mast enables landowners to reforest their lands at no cost, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.

Borrowing Magnolia

Convertible Note in 2015
Founded in 2014, Borrowing Magnolia is a tech-driven platform that enables brides-to-be to purchase or rent designer wedding dresses. It facilitates the resale or rental of pre-owned gowns and partners with boutiques for unsold inventory, promoting sustainability and affordability in bridal fashion.

Given Goods

Seed Round in 2013
Given Goods Company is the marketplace for beautiful, high-quality products that give back. By curating thousands of products that all make a tangible social impact, from tote bags and jewelry to home décor, Given Goods is redefining the consumer retail experience. Brands both established and emerging are feeling massive upward consumer demand for products that create meaningful social impact. Given Goods is already working with 115 brands and offering over 1,200 products and 4,500 SKUs in order to connect mainstream consumers to high-quality products that give back. Buying social impact products today is the equivalent of buying natural and organic foods 10 years ago—consumers wanted them but they were incredibly difficult to find. Whole Foods changed that. They captured an emerging yet fragmented market to create an enduring movement. Given Goods is driving the next large scale shift in consumer behavior.

Conscious Box

Seed Round in 2013
Conscious Box, Inc. is an online retailer based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in natural and sustainable products across various categories, including healthcare, bodycare, homecare, and food. The company provides a monthly subscription service that allows customers to select eco-friendly products tailored to their preferences. Conscious Box aims to offer consumers peace of mind by ensuring that the products they purchase are safe, effective, and environmentally responsible. Through its platform, the company also supports the growth of natural product businesses, positioning itself as a leading source for green products and information.

Fashioning Change

Seed Round in 2012
Fashioning Change helps online shoppers make eco-friendly purchases without changing their online shopping behavior. Shoppers tell us what name brands they like, and our recommendation engine gives them the stylish, sustainable and ethical alternative of that brand based on style and price point. People can shop our marketplace by name brand, eco brand, personality, occasion, gender, and via our interactive Wear This, Not Thatâ„¢ comparative looks. We make buying green easy.

Sunset Vibes

Sunset vibes is a sustainable, expert luxury swimwear line that invites you to abandon tugging and sucking.Sunset vibes is a high-fashion pattern in creating designs for personalities like Beyoncé.

Thola

Thola facilitates companies worldwide in measuring and reducing their environmental impact, enhancing sustainability efforts. It operates an 'Uber-like' marketplace connecting businesses with nearby accredited sustainability officers for comprehensive compliance monitoring and support.

Devolut

Devolut specializes in enhancing customer experience for businesses through its intelligent algorithms. It facilitates reusable shipments and offers real-time management portal access, aiming to boost sales, reduce costs, improve customer experience, and minimize carbon footprint.

TrustClarity

TrustClarity develops a SaaS platform that optimizes the sale of excess inventory for businesses. Using AI and blockchain technology, it converts simple product listings into enriched online data, facilitating sales via ecommerce channels and modern outreach methods.

Rif Care

Rif Care is an innovative company specializing in sustainable period care products. It focuses on creating organic menstrual items using hemp fiber, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of traditional menstrual products. The brand offers carbon-neutral solutions designed with bio-based materials, allowing consumers to make eco-friendly choices during their menstrual cycle.

BERKM

BERKM develops a clay-based additive to reduce plastic usage in packaging. The additive enhances polyethylene terephthalate plastics by improving gas barrier properties, strength, and ultraviolet resistance, enabling manufacturers to lower plastic consumption while extending product shelf life. By addressing plastic pollution, CO2 emissions, and beverage and food waste, BERKM aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and support more sustainable product lifecycles.
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