Right Side Capital Management (RSCM) is a data-driven, early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco (with additional U.S. offices) that specializes in backing Pre-VC / pre-seed and seed technology startups — especially capital-efficient companies raising smaller funding rounds that many traditional VCs overlook.

Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus — RSCM invests in very early rounds before full product-market fit.
Early Stage: Occasional participation in slightly larger rounds (up to ~$1M) for exceptional traction.

Typical Check Size: $150K–$300K per company — with occasional exceptions depending on round context.
Round Size Target: $50K–$500K is the standard round RSCM prefers to join.
Valuation Focus: Typically $1.5M–$4M pre-money, soft preference; rare to stretch to ~$6M with strong traction.

With $150K–$300K checks on rounds with $1.5M–$4M valuations, founders can typically expect ~3%–10% ownership from RSCM’s portion of the round (depending on the valuation and total round size).
– For example, a $200K check in a $2M pre-money round implies ~10% ownership for that check; larger rounds or co-investors dilute RSCM’s share proportionally.
– If RSCM participates in a larger $500K round at a $4M pre-money, ownership could fall into the ~5% range for that check — with actual outcomes driven by valuation and investor mix.
• Because RSCM usually co-invests (rather than leads) and invests alongside others, its specific position on the cap table depends on how much capital the founders raise and the valuation agreed with all investors.
 

• RSCM typically uses standard SAFE or convertible instruments (their default is a post-money SAFE) and can flex to the round’s terms as long as they are “vanilla.”
• RSCM’s approach focuses on capital efficiency and founder friendliness, with minority stakes reflecting early institutional participation.

Submission Method: Founders can apply directly via the Right Side Capital website form — no warm intro required.
Review Speed: RSCM typically responds very quickly (often within 2 business days) with clear yes/no feedback. 

Sector Focus: Broad technology — software, SaaS, healthcare, cloud, AI, and other digital businesses.
 Geography: Primarily U.S. and Canada, with occasional exceptions for very strong companies in Western Europe, Israel, Australia/New Zealand.
Stage: Pre-product-market fit to early seed with revenue or proven traction ($5K–$30K+ MRR typical).
Company Profile: Capital-efficient teams with engineering and revenue traction.

Initial Screening: Automated and data-driven evaluation of traction, unit economics, and capital efficiency. 
 Founders Call: Company metrics and product progress are reviewed with partners. 
 Due Diligence: Standard diligence on model, early sales, churn, and growth metrics. 
 Decision: Fast, transparent offer if criteria are met. 

Strategic Capital: Early institutional funding where most VCs do not compete. 
 Operational Support: Ongoing assistance with sales, marketing, and fundraising. 
 Rapid Decisioning: A transparent, fast decision process that gives founders clarity.