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Dave Lambert

Dave Lambert

Managing Director atRight Side CapitalCalifornia
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Dave Lambert is a Managing Director at Right Side Capital with 12 years therecars. He previously spent 16 years as CEO and founder of two technology startups.

What Dave can write

Writes checks of$100K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Right Side Capital writes $100K to $500K checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Right Side Capital.

Career

  1. Acorn Computer · CEO and Founder
  2. WorkMetro · CEO and Founder
  3. Right Side Capital · Managing Director
    Now
  4. Hotovec, Pomeranz & Co · President & Founder

Companies founded

Acorn ComputerWorkMetroHotovec, Pomeranz & Co

Investments named in public bios

Seamless AIInfluence Mobile

Focus

financial servicestech

Before you pitch

Right Side Capital does not invest inDeeptech, Cannabis

Also at Right Side Capital

Jeff Pomeranz
Jeff PomeranzManaging Director
Kevin Dick
Kevin DickManaging Director
Katherine Francis
Katherine FrancisAnalyst
Leslie Riley
Leslie RileyAnalyst

Partners like Dave

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Alex DavidovGeneral Partner, Abstract Ventures
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Marlon EvansCEO, Nex Cubed
Billy DraperFounder & Partner, Path Ventures
Ayanna KerrisonPrecursor Ventures

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One email when Dave's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Dave Lambert?

Dave Lambert is a Managing Director at Right Side Capital with 12 years therecars. He previously spent 16 years as CEO and founder of two technology startups.

How much does Dave Lambert invest?

Dave Lambert invests through Right Side Capital, which writes checks of $100K to $500K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Dave Lambert?

A warm intro from a founder Right Side Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Dave Lambert do before Right Side Capital?

CEO and Founder at Acorn Computer; CEO and Founder at WorkMetro; President & Founder at Hotovec, Pomeranz & Co.

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