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SIDE Capital

Also known as SIDE, Side-Capital, Smart Investment for Disruptive Entrepreneurs

Paris seed investor launched in 2016 by Renaud Guillerm (Videdressing co-founder) with about 30 entrepreneur-investors; sole investor in €300k–€600k French tech seed rounds.

Not to be confused with SIDE Capital Partners (Valencia, Spain; slug side-capital-partners), an unrelated growth investor.

HEADQUARTERS
Paris, France
FOUNDED
2016
AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
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TEAM LISTED
1 people

Focus

STAGES
Seed
SECTORS
Software & SaaSArtificial IntelligenceConsumer & E-commerceFintech
GEOGRAPHY
France

Overview

SIDE (Smart Investment for Disruptive Entrepreneurs) was created in early 2016 by Renaud Guillerm, co-founder of Videdressing, together with around thirty experienced entrepreneurs. It invests as the sole investor in seed rounds of €300k–€600k in early-stage French tech and digital startups, and its board of entrepreneur-investors takes part in selecting and supporting the companies. Its 2023 infographic reports 37+ investments and €35M invested over seven years. Board members include founders and executives from BlaBlaCar, Showroomprivé, PriceMinister, AB Tasty and Back Market.

Investment thesis

Sole investor in seed rounds of €300k–€600k in French tech and digital startups at their first stage, with hands-on coaching by experienced entrepreneurs (team structuring, governance, acquisition marketing, KPIs, next-round preparation).

PORTFOLIO (16)

People

  • Renaud Guillerm
    Managing Partner (founder) · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

SIDE Capital is a angel network based in Paris, France, founded in 2016.

Yes. SIDE Capital invests its own capital in private companies.

SIDE Capital invests at Seed stage in Software & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer & E-commerce and Fintech.

SIDE Capital's stated ticket size is €300K–€600K.

Key people at SIDE Capital include Renaud Guillerm (Managing Partner (founder)).

SIDE Capital's investments include Regaind, Dropcontact, Weglot, PayLead, Doinsport, Superindep, Elqano and Feeli, among others.

SIDE Capital states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.