Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm prides itself on delivering fast, transparent funding to capital-efficient tech startups, relying on a quantitative, data-driven selection model that minimizes the traditional VC pitching process
Right Side Capital targets post-revenue, capital-efficient tech startups, typically with monthly recurring revenue (MRR) between US $5K and $30K+ and valuations in the US $1.5M–$4M range.
The firm primarily backs companies in the U.S. and Canada, writing initial checks of US $150K–$300K and occasionally up to $1M for high-traction businesses.
In June 2025, Right Side Capital closed Fund VI, raising $55 million and marking a continued commitment to broad-scale early-stage investing.
Fund VI enables the team to invest in over 150 companies per year, offering founders rapid access to capital without the delays typical of standard VC processes.
The firm writes swift, data-backed checks and offers a straightforward yes/no decision within about a week, reflecting its commitment to speed and efficiency.
Leadership
The leadership team includes Managing Directors Kevin Dick, Dave Lambert, and Jeff Pomeranz, who collectively guide the firm’s strategy, deal flow, and portfolio support services.
Investment Strategy
Right Side Capital uses a quantitative, algorithm-informed screening engine to evaluate thousands of applicants, allowing it to scale its investments efficiently. It emphasizes speed (founders typically receive a response within a week) and transparency.
Beyond capital, the firm provides hands-on mentorship in sales, marketing, and operations, alongside access to a network of over 1,200 later-stage investors.
This support is designed to accelerate founders’ growth journeys toward their next rounds.
Notable Investments
Since its inception, Right Side Capital has backed over 2,000 startups, including prominent names like:
This demonstrates its broad impact across the SaaS, developer tools, and fintech verticals.
