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Sidekick
YC S26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 1 employees · 6 known investors
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Sidekick is a mobile-first work order and knowledge management platform that helps workers report maintenance issues via SMS text, automatically routes them to the right technician, and captures repair knowledge into a searchable digital archive. The system serves manufacturing and facility operations teams by eliminating app dependencies, automating triage, and preserving institutional know-how when experienced workers retire.
Also known as Sidekick HQ, Inc.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BManufacturingAI AssistantIndustrialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)
Sidekick was founded in 2026 by Justin So.
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Justin SoFounder and CEOJustin So holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and previously worked in a finance role at Arm. He is co-founder and CEO of Sidekick.
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Matthew FordFounder
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Peter TownsendFounder
Investors · 6
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Eos Venture Partners LimitedreportedLondon · $7M – $10M
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Flyer One VenturesreportedKyiv · $385K – $1.6M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedOct 2024Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedOct 2022Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries AOct 2020Source ↗
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corporate structureSidekick HQ, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sidekick do?
- Sidekick is a mobile-first work order and knowledge management platform that helps workers report maintenance issues via SMS text, automatically routes them to the right technician, and captures repair knowledge into a searchable digital archive. The system serves manufacturing and facility operations teams by eliminating app dependencies, automating triage, and preserving institutional know-how when experienced workers retire.
- Who founded Sidekick?
- Sidekick was founded by Justin So in 2026.
- Who are Sidekick's investors?
- Sidekick's investors include Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Eos Venture Partners Limited, Flyer One Ventures, Runa Capital, Seedcamp.
- Where is Sidekick headquartered?
- Sidekick is headquartered in San Francisco, US.