Right Side Capital Management

Right Side Capital Management (RSCM) is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in the pre-seed stage of technology startups, primarily focusing on capital-efficient businesses that are not yet at full product-market fit. RSCM typically makes 75 to 100 investments annually, targeting companies with pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million. While the firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada, it occasionally extends its focus to startups in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. RSCM aims to support what it perceives as the most underserved segments of the startup ecosystem, often investing in companies located outside major tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and strives to provide potential entrepreneurs with a clear decision regarding their funding applications within two weeks. Since its inception, RSCM has made approximately 200 investments across 19 states.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

Dave Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Past deals in Peer to Peer

SoLo Funds

Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a financial service provider that operates a mobile money exchange and lending platform, connecting lenders with borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Founded in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo launched its services in 2018 with a mission to create a more equitable and community-driven lending alternative. The platform has facilitated millions of transactions, aiming to redefine financial services for its users. In addition to its core lending services, SoLo is expanding its offerings to include banking, credit building, and premium member services, all while maintaining its commitment to fostering financial autonomy within the community.

Lucendity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lucendity is a loan comparison shopping service that helps consumers acquire loans at banks that align with their financial goals. It provides borrowers with multiple financing products including personal loans, residential mortgage loans, education loans, and auto loans. Users need to apply for a loan via its online lending platform by providing necessary personal details, and upon credit approval, it connects borrowers with multiple lending partners to choose from a range of financing products based on lending criteria. Tanya Ferrell established the company in 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pulse

Convertible Note in 2018
Pulse Q&A is an internet company that empowers CIOs to make innovation and spend decisions based on crowdsourced data. The company gives its users access to relevant conversations and data, they can now make decisions that actually move the needle. Pulse Q&A was founded in 2017 and headquartered in California, United States.

Lynq

Seed Round in 2018
Lynq, founded in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in manufacturing handheld personal location devices that enable reliable communication in challenging environments. The company develops off-grid wearable technology designed to connect individuals and devices over long distances without the need for traditional infrastructure. Utilizing a decentralized peer-to-peer network and a combination of radio frequencies, Lynq's solutions allow users to transmit low-bandwidth data effectively, making them particularly valuable for first responders, government agencies, and enterprises that require dependable communication in critical situations. This technology ensures that teams can stay connected when seconds matter, even in areas with unreliable connectivity.

Synswap

Seed Round in 2017
Synswap is a blockchain driven platform designed to provide a better infrastructure to the OTC derivatives market by replacing a fragmented, costly and inefficient post-trade workflow with a simplified and streamlined process. The platform is a peer-to-peer network directly run by trading counterparties. Members simply need to contribute nodes, deploy Synswap software and smart contracts will automatically self-execute all post-trade processing steps of their trades. Key features include automatic matching, electronic confirmation, netting, portfolio compression and margin confirmation.

On Second Thought

Convertible Note in 2017
On Second Thought Inc. is a technology company that has developed a messaging application allowing users to undo and edit messages before they reach the recipient's device. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its iOS application supports sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages, group messaging, and automatic synchronization of contacts and existing conversations. The app employs patented technology that enables users to delay or recall messages and peer-to-peer payments, providing greater control over communications and transactions. This functionality helps users rectify inaccuracies in messages or correct mistakes in payments before they are delivered, thus enhancing user experience and reducing potential errors.

Leaseful

Seed Round in 2017
Leaseful is the first peer-to-peer marketplace for college subleasing, enabling students to monetize their unused rooms and book their own medium-term accommodations. Students nationwide are forced to sign 12-month long leases, despite only being at school for part of the year. They continue to pay rent on their rooms, an unused asset, whenever they leave school. Leaseful enables students to safely & simply sublease their rooms to other students, while addressing a gap in the accommodations market for medium-term stays. We created Leaseful with the belief that students deserved a better way to sublease: a platform that eliminated the uncertainty that came with posting on Craigslist, and a way to improve on the limited success that came with advertising through friend referrals. We deliver value and provide trust and security through our Guest Satisfaction Guarantee, Rent Guarantee, and $500,000 Host Protection Policy.

Trekk

Convertible Note in 2016
Trekk is a mobile app platform that transforms how communities connect and transport large items. The service links users needing to move items from various locations with local drivers who have the capacity to assist. Through the Trekk app, users can seamlessly order on-demand moving services, track their driver's arrival in real-time via GPS, and process payments directly through their smartphones. The platform operates in the Greater Los Angeles Area, providing 24/7 member support and ensuring the safety of its drivers through thorough background checks. Trekk facilitates the movement of in-store purchases, items from platforms like Craigslist, and products from local donation centers, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of local delivery and moving services.

Sailo

Convertible Note in 2015
Sailo, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace that connects boat owners, captains, and renters through a user-friendly web and mobile platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Florida, Sailo allows customers to view, compare, and book a variety of vessels, including yachts, sailboats, motor yachts, and pontoons, across popular destinations such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and New York. The platform also facilitates the addition of services like provisioning and itinerary sharing, enhancing the rental experience. By leveraging advanced technology, Sailo aims to transform the boat rental industry, making it more accessible and personalized for recreational boaters.

DriveShare

Seed Round in 2015
DriveShare operates an online platform that connects classic and exotic car owners with qualified renters, allowing enthusiasts to offset their car ownership costs. The service caters specifically to those seeking unique vehicles, offering a diverse selection ranging from vintage classics to high-end sports cars. Each rental includes up to $1 million in insurance protection and access to a specialized roadside assistance program tailored for classic and exotic vehicles. DriveShare aims to make these remarkable cars accessible to a broader audience while ensuring a secure and enjoyable rental experience. The platform is free to join, eliminating any costly membership fees for users.

Streamroot

Convertible Note in 2014
Streamroot, Inc. develops innovative peer-to-peer video streaming technology aimed at optimizing content delivery for various applications, including live sporting events, concerts, video conferences, and video-on-demand services. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Streamroot operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc. The company's flagship product, Streamroot DNA™, utilizes a distributed delivery network to enhance video quality and reduce delivery costs by 55% to 85%. This Infrastructure as a Service solution creates a secure mesh network that allows for dynamic and intelligent streaming from the fastest available sources, whether from user devices or traditional content delivery networks. Streamroot serves prominent media clients such as DailyMotion, Canal+, and Eurosport, facilitating a high-quality viewing experience for over 5 million users daily. With additional offices in New York and Paris, Streamroot is backed by both European and U.S. venture capital funding, contributing to its mission of improving internet architecture and video delivery efficiency.

Mainframe

Convertible Note in 2014
Mainframe — A decentralized network for censorship-resistant message routing. The need for a privacy and security focused communications ecosystem has never been higher. Distrust and centralized powers abound, with third parties monopolizing users’ information and governments imposing surveillance tactics on citizens inside and outside their borders. Each takes advantage of the same decades-old architecture on which the entire Internet is built. The Mainframe network is the messaging layer for the new web. This goes beyond human-to-human messaging. There are many use-cases and applications for reliably, privately, and securely routing data packets through the Mainframe peer-to-peer network. Mainframe is resistant to censorship, surveillance, and disruption. With the exception of a catastrophic asteroid event or an aggressive alien invasion, the Mainframe network is simply unstoppable. We build with five fundamental principles as our guide.

Peerby Classic

Seed Round in 2013
Peerby is a Dutch startup that operates a peer-to-peer sharing service for products. Users can share or request items from people in their neighborhood online, via their mobile or via social media channels. The product was launched (beta) for Amsterdam in August 2012, but the team is rapidly expanding to other areas too.

Smallknot

Seed Round in 2012
Smallknot Inc. is an online funding platform based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on community crowdfunding for small businesses. Since its establishment in 2012, Smallknot has enabled customers to discover and support local business campaigns that aim to expand or launch new ventures. Investors can contribute financially to these small businesses in return for various benefits, such as goods, services, discounts, and special perks. The platform fosters a sense of community by connecting individuals with local enterprises, helping to stimulate growth and development within neighborhoods.

Beepy

Car sharing mobile App that connects car owners with people in need for a car.
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