Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management, established in 2010, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology investments. It focuses on funding pre-seed rounds, making 75-100 investments annually in startups outside major tech hubs, with pre-money valuations typically ranging from $1M to $3M. The firm prefers capital-efficient businesses and aims to provide a swift investment decision, usually within two weeks. Since 2012, RSCM has invested in approximately 200 companies across 19 U.S. states and several international locations, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe.

Kevin Dick

Managing Director

Dave Lambert

Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Growth Partner

Past deals in Automotive

Stage Meta

Seed Round in 2023
Stage Meta is a company specializing in spatial computing, focusing on creating immersive business experiences across various industries such as hospitality, real estate, retail, and automotive. The company's platform allows businesses to integrate digitally enhanced spaces, enabling them to seamlessly blend their physical and digital presence. This integration enhances global visibility and community engagement by providing unique addresses that combine three letters and three numbers, similar to a domain address for spatial computing.

Rideshine

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rideshine is a provider of cleaning services that focuses on enhancing apartment amenities by offering convenient overnight car wash solutions. The company partners with property management firms to deliver eco-friendly car washing services, utilizing hand washing and waxing techniques with waterless alternatives. By integrating data science and climate-friendly practices, Rideshine aims to maximize efficiency within the traditional car wash industry, valued at $34 billion. This approach allows individuals to enjoy seamless cleaning services directly in their garages, thereby eliminating the need to wait in car wash queues.

Stage Meta

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Stage Meta is a company specializing in spatial computing, focusing on creating immersive business experiences across various industries such as hospitality, real estate, retail, and automotive. The company's platform allows businesses to integrate digitally enhanced spaces, enabling them to seamlessly blend their physical and digital presence. This integration enhances global visibility and community engagement by providing unique addresses that combine three letters and three numbers, similar to a domain address for spatial computing.

Driveway

Seed Round in 2019
Driveway is an online provider of professional bodyshop services specializing in automobile repair and parts replacement. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services including bumper repair, auto body painting, dent repair, and parts replacement for foreign, domestic, and luxury vehicles. With a focus on delivering quality solutions for car damage, Driveway employs skilled auto body technicians to address the needs of its customers. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, while also having a presence in Miami Beach, Florida.

Car Body Lab

Venture Round in 2019
Car Body Lab, Inc. is a mobile auto repair company based in Miami Beach, Florida, founded in 2017. It operates a fleet of mobile vans that provide a range of services, including auto body repair, auto body painting, and paintless dent removal. The company serves customers across several major markets, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and the Bay Area in California, as well as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, and Houston. Car Body Lab connects clients with certified technicians who can perform repairs on-site, allowing for convenient and efficient service directly at the customer's location. The company's innovative approach aims to make auto repairs accessible and affordable for its clients.

Ascendo.AI

Convertible Note in 2019
Ascendo.AI is a developer of advanced support software designed to enhance customer service operations. The company's platform functions as a service co-pilot, integrating deep self-learning capabilities to empower customer-facing teams with proactive support. Ascendo.AI offers four key modules: Resolve, which automates workflows for agents and customers; Reveal, which provides real-time predictive alerts and trends for leaders; Prevent, aimed at minimizing escalations and customer churn; and Predict, which assists in spare parts planning to meet service level agreements. By focusing on understanding the nuances of customer interactions, Ascendo.AI enables organizations to improve resolution times, reduce escalations, and proactively address potential issues, ultimately leading to more efficient service operations.

Autobon AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Autobon Holdings, Inc. develops vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company offers technologies such as Autobon Visor and CargoCam, which facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks. Additionally, Autobon focuses on upgrading existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles through a low-cost autopilot platform that incorporates self-driving and advanced logistics features. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Autobon's systems provide intelligent tracking assistance and integrate vehicle telematics with custom transportation management systems, enabling fleet owners to improve efficiency, reduce accidents, and lower fuel consumption. Established in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon was formerly known as Autobon AI, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

LotMonkey

Convertible Note in 2018
LotMonkey is an innovative company in the automotive sector that offers the first web-to-print application specifically designed for car dealerships. This technology enables dealerships to seamlessly synchronize their online and on-lot marketing efforts. With a focus on creating affordable and professional in-store visual assets, LotMonkey’s platform allows dealers to produce a wide range of merchandising materials, including vehicle stickers, hang tags, addendum labels, and showroom window signs. By providing an extensive library of designs, templates, and flexible printing options, LotMonkey transforms dealerships into strategic retail environments that enhance customer experience and drive sales. The application leverages proprietary technology, supported by two patents, to streamline the printing process, making it easier for dealers to implement effective visual merchandising both online and on the lot.

Bitesize

Convertible Note in 2018
Bitesize, Inc. is a company that specializes in a two-way messaging platform designed to facilitate personal dialogue between brands and consumers. Founded in 2017 and based in the United States, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to enable rapid communication, allowing brands to send and receive messages efficiently while categorizing responses by context, keyword, and sentiment. Bitesize caters to various industries, including automotive, home services, healthcare, and entertainment. The platform empowers brands to engage in meaningful, interactive conversations with consumers, moving beyond traditional methods like personalized emails. By enabling genuine one-on-one interactions at scale, Bitesize aims to enhance customer relationships and drive sales for its clients.

FreshCar

Funding Round in 2017
FreshCar is a company that specializes in car subscription services, offering a platform that allows auto dealerships to create and manage their own subscription offerings. Founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FreshCar develops software specifically for vehicle subscriptions, providing advanced solutions for auto retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and fleet operators. The company's platform enables customers to access a variety of vehicles on a monthly subscription basis, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, thereby eliminating the need for down payments and additional costs. FreshCar also offers strategic consulting services to help automotive businesses effectively implement and enhance their subscription models.

Seeva

Convertible Note in 2017
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. is an automotive engineering company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing visibility systems designed to enhance the perception of commercial and passenger vehicles. SEEVA's innovative solutions utilize advanced technologies to heat and apply washer fluid, effectively clearing away snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt, and bugs that obstruct vehicle sensors, cameras, radar, and windshields. By focusing on improving the functionality of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles in challenging real-world conditions, SEEVA Technologies aims to significantly enhance vehicle safety and performance.

Cycuro

Convertible Note in 2017
Cycuro Ltd. is a cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing cybersecurity tools specifically designed for mobility companies, ensuring real-time protection against threats to data, systems, and services. The company's cloud-based mobility data validation platform is aimed at enhancing the integrity of mobility services such as use-based insurance, rentals, fleets, and ridesharing. By utilizing advanced technologies like anomaly detection and advanced threat detection, Cycuro's solution identifies inconsistencies and manipulations in vehicle telemetry data. Its offerings enable mobility providers to safeguard their operations against data manipulation, fraud, and other cybersecurity threats, promoting overall security in the evolving smart mobility ecosystem.

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.

Apollo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Apollo is a company based in the United States that specializes in the design and development of AI-powered voice recognition systems for the automotive industry. Their primary product is an independent voice assistant that enables users to make calls, send text messages, and control music through voice commands. Apollo's voice technology is designed to enhance the user experience in self-driving vehicles and is noted for its competitive performance, matching or exceeding the capabilities of established voice assistants like Google Assistant in specific tasks.

TEQ Charging

Convertible Note in 2016
TEQ Charging, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a power management platform designed to facilitate the charging of electric vehicles. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive TEQ Charging system that includes hardware capable of processing payments, controlling access, and providing data and usage statistics. Its mobile website enables users to manage and request charging through a personalized dashboard. TEQ Charging's innovative queuing algorithms optimize the use of available power, allowing more charging stations to be deployed than the electrical infrastructure can typically support at one time. By transitioning electrical management to the cloud, the company ensures that each vehicle receives its charge as requested, addressing the growing demand for electric vehicle charging solutions amid a rising number of EVs on the road. TEQ Charging primarily serves the automotive industry and property managers looking to expand their charging infrastructure efficiently.

Fueloyal

Convertible Note in 2016
Fueloyal, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, specializing in GPS fleet tracking devices and fuel management solutions. Established in 2015, the company offers a range of products, including the Smart Fuel Cap designed to prevent fuel theft and misuse, as well as GPS and asset tracking services that provide real-time location data and alerts. Fueloyal has also developed a Connected Vehicle Application Platform that enables vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators to deploy applications that enhance data utilization and monetization. This platform leverages proprietary Internet of Things technology and software analytics to help clients generate new revenue streams and improve fleet management efficiency. With a focus on facilitating the connected vehicle ecosystem, Fueloyal collaborates with prominent industry players to provide innovative solutions that optimize operational visibility and reduce costs.

Cargo

Convertible Note in 2016
Cargo is an Internet of Things (IoT) platform based in Portland, Oregon, that empowers developers to create automotive-focused applications. By providing APIs for essential functions such as vehicle tracking, maintenance, and social driving, Cargo removes the complexity of hardware and cloud infrastructure from the development process. This allows developers to concentrate on bringing innovative applications to market across various sectors of the automotive industry, without the burden of navigating the intricate certification processes and automotive standards associated with different vehicle models. The platform supports both cloud-based and in-vehicle application functionality, offering flexibility and efficiency for developers looking to leverage the extensive data available from modern vehicles.

Drive Spotter

Convertible Note in 2016
Drive Spotter is a technology company based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializing in a video analytics platform tailored for high-risk heavy industries. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance road safety and efficiency for commercial fleets and their insurers. By utilizing real-time analytics, Drive Spotter provides fleet managers with crucial insights that facilitate remote monitoring of incidents and potential threats, thereby aiding in accident prevention. The company’s patent-pending technology not only offers significant cost-saving measures for fleet operations but also positions itself as a vital resource for insurers, map developers, and urban planners, especially in the context of advancing autonomous vehicle technologies.

Donut Media

Seed Round in 2016
Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in cross-platform video content for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to create and distribute engaging automotive content across various social channels. Donut Media has developed an innovative, data-driven approach to producing highly shareable video material, catering to the interests of car enthusiasts. Additionally, the company offers a merchandise range that includes clothing and accessories, allowing customers to explore and engage with the latest trends and happenings in the automotive world.

Acerta Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Acerta Analytics Inc. specializes in machine intelligence solutions that analyze raw machine data to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in the automotive sector. The company's flagship product, Acerta CHECK, employs statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. By assisting automotive manufacturers, including original equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers, Acerta helps improve quality control, reduce defects, and accelerate the market readiness of complex products. Additionally, the company's technology is applicable in aerospace for aircraft health management. Acerta's analytics platform empowers manufacturers to detect early signs of potential product failures, enhance root cause analysis, minimize scrap and rework, and continuously refine their processes. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control through advanced artificial intelligence.

HAAS Alert

Seed Round in 2016
HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Mycroft

Angel Round in 2016
Mycroft AI, Inc. is a developer of an open-source voice assistant platform that enables users to interact with their electronic devices through voice commands. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas, Mycroft's software operates as an adaptable platform that can be customized and integrated into various devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. The company emphasizes a privacy-focused approach, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance user experience while maintaining an open-source and open-hardware framework. This allows for extensive extension and personalization, catering to the diverse needs of users.

Super Dispatch

Convertible Note in 2016
Super Dispatch is a software company based in Kansas City, Kansas, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing automation solutions for the car hauler industry, serving carriers, brokers, and shippers. The company's flagship product, Super Dispatch, offers a suite of tools including Super Loadboard for booking loads and finding vetted carriers, Carrier TMS for managing loads, drivers, and billing, and Shipper TMS for automating and digitizing daily operations. Additionally, Super Dispatch provides mobile apps to replace paper forms used by truck drivers and a web platform for managing loads, drivers, and billing. The company's mission is to streamline the auto transportation process, making it more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

CarServ

Convertible Note in 2016
CarServ, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in developing an automated communication and marketing software platform tailored for the auto repair industry. Founded in 2015, CarServ provides a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement for automotive repair businesses. Their platform enables clients to efficiently manage back-office tasks and oversee the entire customer communication process throughout and following the repair. Utilizing machine learning, CarServ's software promotes automation of workflows, minimizes errors, and aims to generate predictable revenue for repair facilities. By focusing on data-driven insights, the company seeks to improve customer retention rates while delivering a consistent, high-quality experience for both repair shops and their clients.

My Dealer Service

Convertible Note in 2015
My Dealer Service Corp., also known as MODERN, specializes in developing automotive service management software designed to enhance communication and workflow for automotive service departments. The company offers MDS Notify, a web-based application that facilitates two-way text messaging between service departments and their customers, providing real-time updates on vehicle status throughout the repair process. In addition to improving customer engagement, the platform streamlines various aspects of repair order management and can seamlessly integrate with existing automotive repair management systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, My Dealer Service aims to elevate operational efficiency in automotive service centers while significantly enhancing the overall customer experience.

Ansik

Convertible Note in 2015
Making Automotive Servicing Safer, Quicker, And More Affordable

Motoroso

Seed Round in 2015
Motoroso Inc. is an online platform designed to connect automotive and power sports enthusiasts with a range of content, community, and products. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, the platform allows users to discover and explore images, videos, articles, and products related to their interests. Users can showcase their own projects, highlight related resources with interactive markers, and engage with others by following brands and profiles, saving content, and participating in discussions. By integrating content, community, and commerce, Motoroso aims to enhance the enthusiast lifestyle, facilitating inspiration and enabling users to make informed purchasing decisions.

New Car City

Convertible Note in 2013
New Car City is a new car search engine. Dealers upload their best deals. Customers search based on savings and features to find the right car at the right price.

Dash

Convertible Note in 2013
Dash Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 1996 that focuses on developing fleet management software and a connected car platform. The platform is designed to enhance vehicle intelligence by utilizing an onboard diagnostic reader that connects to vehicles, providing real-time performance information to users' smartphones. This technology not only aims to make driving smarter and safer but also seeks to promote greener and more cost-effective transportation options. By integrating various services, including insurance and fleet management, Dash Labs enables users to experience an improved driving experience through innovative technological solutions.

Tred

Seed Round in 2012
Tred is a car trading platform that facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles. It operates with a focus on connecting trusted buyers and sellers through an advanced technological framework. The platform merges the security of dealership transactions with the competitive pricing typically found in the private market. Tred allows users to control the listing price of their vehicles and provides tracking for page views, enhancing the selling experience. Additionally, it offers features that enable potential buyers to test drive and purchase cars directly from their own homes, streamlining the overall transaction process.

RollSale

Seed Round in 2012
RollSale, LLC is a mobile-centric social network designed for car dealers in the United States to facilitate the buying and selling of vehicles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the company enables car owners to efficiently locate local dealers willing to pay the best price for their cars, allowing for a straightforward transaction process. For car dealers, RollSale serves as a comprehensive platform that provides access to consumer-owned vehicles, as well as rental and off-lease cars, streamlining the acquisition of inventory from both customers and other dealers.

Lotus Leaf Coatings

Venture Round in 2012
Lotus Leaf Coatings, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic coatings for diverse applications across commercial, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2009, the company’s innovative coatings provide effective solutions for corrosion prevention, surface protection, and anti-microbial properties. These coatings are utilized in various contexts, including packaging materials, automotive glass, and high-rise buildings, as well as for drag reduction in marine environments and protection of historical sites and microelectronics from moisture. Lotus Leaf Coatings also seeks sub-licensing and product supply partnerships with established companies to enhance market reach and application of its proprietary technologies.

BrakeSens

BrakeSens is a technology company that enhances fleet safety and efficiency by manufacturing brake condition monitoring systems. These systems, designed for commercial trucking, automotive, defense, aerospace, rail, and industrial sectors, use sensors to provide real-time brake diagnostics and predictive maintenance alerts. This enables early detection of abnormal wear patterns or potential brake issues, reducing vehicle maintenance and improving overall safety.

Torev Motors

Torev Motors is a manufacturing company that focuses on producing axial flux electric motors for the automotive and aerospace sectors. Established in 2022 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company’s innovative motor architecture is designed to deliver high power density while significantly reducing the reliance on rare earth metals. This patented design enables a cost-effective and modular approach to motor production, enhancing performance and vehicle control. By providing electric motors that are both efficient and affordable, Torev Motors aims to support the transition to electric vehicles and contribute to lower energy consumption during charging, thereby addressing key challenges in the industry.

Vizrom

Vizrom is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions to streamline vehicle registration processes. It is creating an electronic license plate that utilizes an E-paper display to showcase DMV-issued vehicle registration numbers. This smart license plate aims to eliminate the need for individuals to visit the DMV for registration renewals, addressing the inefficiencies and inconveniences associated with traditional methods. Additionally, Vizrom has developed a cloud-based content management application tailored for hospitals and various businesses, offering a digital signage solution that allows clients to manage and update information displayed on multiple screens in real-time. Through these advancements, Vizrom seeks to enhance operational efficiency and improve user experiences in both automotive and healthcare sectors.

Loop Software

Loop Software provides vehicle owners with unparalleled convenience and access to top-rated automotive repair services

Ketchel Axle Systems

Ketchel Axle Systems specializes in manufacturing electric axles for commercial vehicles, aiming to decrease emissions and promote sustainability in the transportation sector.
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