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 Sports

SheMate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SheMate is a platform that connects women in sports with the youth sports industry, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company operates a virtual wellness and mentoring platform designed to help women navigate their future decisions intentionally and strategically. It provides a space for female athletes to thrive by sharing their stories and experiences with high school students. Through customized, empowering messages from positive female role models, SheMate enables these students to benefit from motivation and encouragement, fostering a supportive community for both athletes and youth.

SportsID

Seed Round in 2019
SportsID is a data-driven sports technology company that offers a digital platform designed to enhance the sports ecosystem through verified and validated data. The company provides modern mobile and web products that serve athletes, parents, coaches, and sports camps. Its platform enables users to connect and improve their skills by accessing specialized information and services. SportsID addresses customer inquiries through multiple channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring a comprehensive support system for its users.

Olimpo Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Olimpo Labs is focused on transforming athletic training through innovative technology. The company is developing a wearable device, named Apollo 1, which, in conjunction with a mobile application, offers athletes and trainers objective insights into muscle condition and the impact of training on the body. This device aims to enhance performance by providing real-time data, enabling athletes to understand their physical status before workouts and monitor the effects of their training. By prioritizing injury prevention and promoting sustainable sports practices, Olimpo Labs seeks to empower athletes with the information necessary to optimize their training regimens.

Kilter

Seed Round in 2018
Kilter is a wellness platform that encourages daily health and fitness activities. It incentivizes users by allowing employers to donate to employee-chosen causes when they meet their daily wellness goals.

Skillest

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Skillest is a digital platform that specializes in online golf coaching, offering video analysis and real-time video chat services to enhance the learning experience for golfers. The platform connects students with top golf instructors globally, allowing coaches to create online profiles and upload valuable content to assist students in selecting a suitable coach. Through Skillest, users can access various resources, including training tips, putting advice, and swing video analysis, all from the convenience of their homes. The company's mission is to streamline the golf learning process, making it easier for students to find and engage with qualified instructors worldwide.

Rapid Replay

Seed Round in 2018
Rapid Replay is a technology company that specializes in video capture and sharing solutions tailored for the sports sector. It offers a platform that enables users to create, organize, and publish short-form video highlights from youth, high school, and amateur sports events. The application facilitates instant sharing of these highlights, allowing users to easily distribute content across various social media channels. By leveraging user-generated content, Rapid Replay enhances the visibility and engagement of local sports teams, making it easier for fans and communities to access and enjoy sports stories online.

ZenSports

Angel Round in 2018
ZenSports is a mobile sports betting platform enabling users to create and accept bets without needing a centralized bookmaker. It offers traditional sports betting, peer-to-peer wagering with custom odds, supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. Users can bet against the house or engage in peer-to-peer betting via its marketplace. ZenSports holds a sports betting license in Tennessee.

Wave Sports + Entertainment

Convertible Note in 2017
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company dedicated to serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, reaching more than 500 million Gen Z and Millennial fans monthly. The company focuses on building original content, fostering talent, and developing products tailored to digitally native audiences. Additionally, Wave operates a full-service agency that specializes in public relations, social media, creative services, and influencer marketing, leveraging its expertise to enhance engagement and interaction with fans. Its content consistently ranks among the most highly engaged across social media platforms, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and audience connection in the sports and entertainment industry.

Paranoid Fan

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2011, Paranoid Fan develops a social mapping application that enhances fan experiences at sporting events. Its platform enables users to locate venues, find tailgates and watch parties, share updates via text or multimedia, and discover celebrity sightings. Additionally, it offers real-time map customization and interactive venue reviews.

Hooks

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering timely notifications and alerts across a variety of interests. The app allows users to create and customize push notifications for topics such as television, music, sports, social media, weather, and more. By providing users with the ability to configure alerts on subjects that matter to them, Hooks aims to enhance the way individuals stay informed about events and updates relevant to their lives. Incorporated in 2015, the company continues to innovate in the realm of personalized notifications.

Stryd

Seed Round in 2015
Stryd manufactures a wearable power meter for running, measuring efficiency, performance, and environmental conditions. It identifies performance bottlenecks and provides personalized training guidance. Stryd serves customers online and through stores, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado since its founding in 2013.

StatMuse

Seed Round in 2015
StatMuse Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for analyzing sports statistics through artificial intelligence. The platform enables users to search for player statistics and engage with sports data using natural language, making it accessible and user-friendly for sports fans. By combining AI with dynamic animation and augmented reality, StatMuse offers an interactive storytelling experience featuring digital personas of prominent athletes. This innovative approach allows users to not only keep up with the latest scores and statistics but also to interact with their favorite players through a mobile application. StatMuse has established itself as a leader in conversational AI for sports, enhancing the way enthusiasts engage with sports information.

FantasyHub

Pre Seed Round in 2015
FantasyHub is a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform that offers players the opportunity to win money, while also supporting great causes. On average, 5% of fantasy game winnings go to support the winner’s charity of choice, with the rest split between FantasyHub and the winners. The company's charitable mission allows them to partner with some of the biggest names in sports to fuel our user acquisition. It has worked with over 30 Pro-Athletes who run games on FantasyHub to raise support for their foundations. Their athletes include Kurt Warner, Jalen Rose, Bo Jackson, and Albert Pu-jols. Combining their athlete games with traditional acquisition strategies, they are able to acquire users for $6; the industry averages $68. Its sponsored games with athletes deliver 100% of the net proceeds to charity. Instead of cash prizes in those games, fans win priceless experiences from athletes, including, meet-and-greets at games and autographed gear.

DRAFT

Series A in 2015
DRAFT is a daily fantasy sports company that offers a unique platform for players to engage in snake-drafts, similar to the traditional drafts used in season-long fantasy leagues, but designed for short durations of one day or one week. The company emphasizes simplicity and fairness, providing an enjoyable experience for users who can participate in drafts at their convenience for real money. DRAFT aims to enhance the fantasy sports experience by offering better odds of winning compared to competitors. Established as a mobile app, DRAFT was acquired by Paddy Power Betfair in 2017, reinforcing its position in the fantasy sports market. The company is supported by notable investors, including Upfront Ventures and The Chernin Group.

Sidelines

Convertible Note in 2014
Sidelines, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online community designed to connect informed content creators with their audiences, particularly within the realm of sports. Founded in 2010, Sidelines amplifies writers' voices by featuring their work on premium digital publications and facilitates engaging discussions on content publishers' sites. Additionally, it allows brands to target specific demographics by sponsoring authentic discussions. The platform also functions as a social network for sports enthusiasts, enabling users to follow their favorite teams and share opinions, photos, videos, and articles with friends and fellow fans.

Fancred

Seed Round in 2014
Fancred Inc. is a social platform designed for sports enthusiasts, allowing them to build their credibility as fans. Founded in August 2012 by Hossein Kash Razzaghi, Jeremy Merle, Craig Johnson, and Michael Pan, the company is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fancred enables users to share opinions, photos, videos, and articles related to sports, fostering interaction among fans and providing a community for sports discussions. Its mobile application allows users to follow their favorite teams, access relevant online content, and connect with other fans, thereby enhancing their engagement and influence within the sports network.

Sportsy

Seed Round in 2014
Sportsy is a mobile training platform that aims to make skill development in sports enjoyable for children. Launched in partnership with professional soccer players and top coaches, the platform initially introduced Sportsy Soccer in early 2014, providing structured training programs for both beginners and advanced players. Sportsy's innovative approach utilizes mobile technology, allowing users to learn drills and participate in challenges using their iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. The platform not only enhances physical skills but also incorporates a gamified experience, enabling athletes to earn points and badges as they progress, fostering engagement and competition among users.

WOO Sports

Seed Round in 2014
WOO Sports, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing digital performance trackers for kiteboarding. Founded in 2013 by three European kiteboarding enthusiasts, WOO has developed a unique onboard motion sensor device that tracks various metrics, such as jump height and airtime. This device connects wirelessly to users' iPhones, providing detailed insights into their riding sessions. By leveraging technology, WOO Sports aims to redefine the experience of action sports, enabling athletes to measure their performance and engage in friendly competition with peers and top professionals. The company's innovative approach addresses a gap in the market, as traditional performance assessment in action sports has historically relied on subjective judgment. WOO Sports, formerly known as KinematIQ Inc., rebranded in August 2014, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the way action sports are played, viewed, and consumed.

Sqord

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Sqord Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, specializes in promoting physical activity among children through its socially-connected online play platform. The company offers a wearable device, Sqord Booster, which tracks users' physical activity duration and converts it into points for online rewards and virtual goods. Users can connect with their peers, families, or teams to compete and engage in friendly challenges, fostering a fun and interactive environment that encourages an active lifestyle. Sqord primarily serves children in elementary schools, clubs, sports teams, and youth organizations across the United States.

Prediculous

Seed Round in 2013
Prediculous develops social fantasy sports games that connect fans and brands through authentic interaction. They are building social sports games for all fans across mobile and web. The company produced the first second-screen prediction game for a major football game, the 2012 BCS Championship. Prediculous was founded in 2010 and is based in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Jebbit

Seed Round in 2013
Jebbit, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing interactive mobile solutions for marketers and digital sales teams. Founded in 2011, Jebbit operates a declared data platform that allows brands to create personalized mobile experiences aimed at capturing essential consumer data. By enabling the development of engaging content such as quizzes, lookbooks, and virtual tours, Jebbit helps enterprises gather insights into consumer intentions, motivations, and preferences, moving away from reliance on inaccurate third-party data. The company serves various industries, including travel, e-commerce, and sports, with notable clients like Cathay Pacific Airways and LifeLock. Jebbit's innovative approach to mobile marketing has earned it recognition, including being named one of the Top 25 Most Promising Companies by CNBC and receiving accolades for its tech culture.

CoachUp

Seed Round in 2012
CoachUp, Inc. is a private coaching company that operates an online marketplace designed to connect athletes with private coaches across the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to search for coaches by location and sport, offering a diverse range of disciplines including basketball, soccer, fitness, and yoga. Athletes can browse coach profiles, read reviews, and communicate directly to inquire about coaching sessions. The website also provides tools for coaches to enhance their practices, such as liability insurance, certifications, automated reminders, payment processing, and client management features. CoachUp's mission is to help athletes improve their performance and achieve their personal goals while supporting coaches in building and managing their private coaching businesses.

Ubersense

Seed Round in 2012
UberSense, founded in 2011 by Krishna Ramchandran, specializes in mobile video analysis applications designed to improve athletic performance across various sports. Its apps, available for free through the Apple App Store, are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iTouch devices. UberSense has gained widespread adoption, with over one million amateur and professional athletes and coaches utilizing its tools as essential instructional resources. The applications enable users to record videos, analyze body mechanics, and receive feedback from coaches and a global community of peers. Furthermore, UberSense's technology is employed by eight U.S. Olympic teams and more than 100 university sports teams in the United States, underscoring its significance in the realm of sports training and coaching.

Enzo Clean

Enzo Clean is a manufacturer specializing in skincare products designed specifically for athletes. Their product range is formulated to tackle common skin issues athletes encounter, such as sweat irritation and post-workout breakouts, enabling athletes to maintain healthy skin and concentrate on their performance.
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