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Right Side Capital

Right Side Capital, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, mostly leading rounds with checks from $100k to $500k.

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Entry stagePre-seed

Check size$100K to $500K

Leads roundsYes

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Right Side Capital

5 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Dave LambertManaging DirectorHe previously spent 16 years as CEO and founder of two technology startups.

Jeff PomeranzManaging DirectorHe is also President and Founder of Hotovec, Pomeranz & Co.

Kevin DickManaging DirectorHe founded and leads Network Resonance.

Katherine FrancisAnalyst

Leslie RileyAnalystShe is also the Founder and CEO of Lead Like a Girl.

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Writes $100K to $500K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.

Before you pitch

Ownership target5-7%

Does not invest inDeeptech, Cannabis

In their words

Home | Right Side Capital ManagementSystematic Pre-VC Stage Startup Capitalwww.rightsidecapital.com

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Questions

What stage does Right Side Capital invest in?

Right Side Capital reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Right Side Capital invest?

Right Side Capital reports checks of $100K to $500K.

Does Right Side Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Right Side Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Right Side Capital?

Dave Lambert (Managing Director), Jeff Pomeranz (Managing Director), Kevin Dick (Managing Director).

Is Right Side Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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