Right Side Capital Management

A quantitative, data-driven, Pre-VC-stage investment firm primarily investing in capital-efficient tech companies.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$100K
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, Convertible Debt

About

Right Side Capital Management (RSCM) is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2012. It focuses on pre-VC stage investments in capital-efficient tech startups, typically writing checks of $150K–$300K into rounds of $150K–$500K at valuations of $1.5M–$4M. RSCM employs a quantitative, data-driven approach to identify and support early-stage companies, often being the first institutional investor. The firm provides extensive operational support, including sales, marketing, and fundraising assistance, and has a network of later-stage investors for its portfolio companies. As of 2026, RSCM has made over 2,000 investments across 46 US states and 48 countries, with over 1,025 active companies in its portfolio. The firm explicitly states that it does not invest in companies based in the Middle East, with the exception of Israel.

Portfolio · 2

Futury
Data-driven Career Decisions
1 round Latest: 2017-07
Elasticode
Adaptive Software for Mobile Apps
1 round $100K committed Latest: 2015-01

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software4
Undisclosed1

Q&A

What is Right Side Capital Management's primary investment focus?
Right Side Capital Management specializes in early-stage rounds, focusing on AI, enterprise software, and deeptech. The firm primarily invests in U.S., Canadian, and select international startups.
When was Right Side Capital Management established?
Right Side Capital Management was established in 2012.
Who is a founder of Right Side Capital Management?
Dave Lambert is a founder and Managing Director at Right Side Capital Management.
What investment stages does Right Side Capital Management typically engage in?
Right Side Capital Management typically engages in Seed and Convertible Debt investment stages.
Can you name a notable exit for Right Side Capital Management?
Right Side Capital Management saw an exit in October 2017 with the acquisition of Brand.ai by InVision.
Which sectors does Right Side Capital Management's portfolio primarily cover?
Right Side Capital Management's portfolio primarily covers the Business Software sector, with 4 out of 5 listed companies falling into this category.
What is the most recent investment activity shown for Right Side Capital Management?
Right Side Capital Management's most recent recorded investment rounds occurred in July and August of 2017.
Which portfolio companies are strategically notable for Right Side Capital Management?
Strategically notable portfolio companies for Right Side Capital Management include Metadata, an Account-based Marketing Platform, and botique.ai, an AI-powered Virtual Assistant.
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