Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Early, Seed |
Investing | France |
Investment Range | €350,000 - €1,630,000 |
SIDE Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investment and the support of tech and digital startups. Established in 2015, the firm offers a unique blend of investment and operational support to ambitious founders at the onset of their company's journey. They specialize in sectors such as Software, IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), Media, Retail & E-Commerce, and Logistics & Distribution. Operating with a clear awareness of the challenges faced at the seed stage, SIDE Capital positions itself as a single investor in seed rounds from €300,000 to €600,000, embracing an agile and founder-friendly approach to deal-making. The fund's maximum investment reaches up to €1,630,000, and minimum investment starts at €350,000, indicating their willingness to support the iterative growth of their portfolio companies. Beyond providing financial investments, SIDE Capital supports their portfolio startups through a 'SIDEbySIDE' approach, which includes coaching by experienced entrepreneurs, structural assistance with teams, processes, and governance, strategic guidance on marketing acquisition strategies, metric definition and reporting tailored to the business, and preparation for subsequent funding rounds. The firm fosters a culture of benevolence at the core of its strategy, playing an active role in nurturing the growth potential of its companies. Their managing partner, Renaud Guillerm, brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the firm, reflecting his rich background in law, fiscal management, digital agency endeavors, and personal investments in a range of startups. The firm's board comprises individuals from prominent companies who aid in startup selection and support. Their portfolio exhibits a diverse array of innovative enterprises, from SaaS platforms to solutions streamlining administrative tasks for freelancers, predictive segmentation for marketing, and AI-enhanced workplace knowledge sharing.
We invest in software and digital products. We like to be an only investor in seed rounds from 300k EUR to 600k EUR