San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
Also known as RIGHT SIDE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
RSCM is a quantitative, data-driven pre-seed investor focused on very early-stage startups in the US and Canada. It targets companies with $5k-$30k+ MRR, investing at $1.5M-$4M valuations (with rare exceptions up to $6M for exceptional traction). It writes $150k-$300k checks into $150k-$500k round sizes. Beyond capital, RSCM offers hands-on support including sales guidance, marketing expertise, fundraising introductions to a network of 1200+ later-stage investors, community events, operational advice drawn from thousands of portfolio companies, and exit strategy guidance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 34 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Marketplaces ×1PropTech ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12 dated
Unified backend infrastructure for production-grade AI-native applications in document-heavy industries.
AI-powered platform that unifies revenue tools to automate lead qualification, routing, and pipeline workflows, accelerating growth and conversions.
Aiden offers an AI assistant for housing companies and property managers that automates tenant communication across channels such as WhatsApp, email, and phone, available multilingually and around the clock.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaBlu Venture InvestorsKima Ventures
Cross-border neobank for African SMEs and individuals combining low-fee payments, blockchain escrow, AI trade finance, and digital trade facilitation.
Automates real-time video editing for live events by capturing streams, generating branded clips, and delivering social content before the event ends.
Connects trucking fleets to real-time OEM warranty coverage before repairs begin, routing vehicles to the right shop and recovering claims.
Improves supply chain AI agent reliability by gathering hidden contextual information and improving demand plan accuracy.
Turns fragmented organizational knowledge into queryable institutional memory for professional services firms, delivering source-cited answers via domain-trained AI agents.
Eze provides a platform for companies to track hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle, purchase equipment from suppliers, and manage resale or disposal of old devices.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
David Iya(Founder)inJoshua Nzewi(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBoro CapitalC2 Ventures
Replaces fragmented form, link, and campaign tools with one AI platform that autonomously self-optimizes based on real user behavior.
Learns how AI workloads should run, detects execution deviations, and compiles optimized paths to recover wasted GPU capacity.
Provides engineering teams legibility, verification, and control infrastructure to manage AI-generated code across the full development lifecycle.
AI conversations that map how organizations function, characterizing processes, expertise, and paths to AI transformation.
Real-time behavioral threat detection across existing camera infrastructure.
Delivers always-on AI across frontline operations — handling calls, screening candidates, coaching staff, and flagging attrition risk on one connected platform.
Enables homeowners and renters to build AI-verified home inventories in minutes, giving insurance carriers verified pre-loss records that accelerate claims and reduce fraud.
Lincode builds LIVIS, an AI-based visual inspection system for manufacturing quality control that lets factory teams train and deploy computer vision models for surface defect detection, assembly verification, and anomaly detection through a no-code interface.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Rajesh Iyengar(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesArka Venture LabsBasecamp FundExpert DOJOGeek VenturesAccel+1 more
Distributed data collection engine for robot fleets that captures targeted, high-fidelity field datasets to help teams close AI model gaps.
AI platform that turns raw data into instant insights and reports, enabling faster decisions without requiring technical expertise.
Replaces fragmented recruiting tools with a single AI platform covering sourcing, evaluation, outreach, scheduling, and candidate rediscovery end-to-end.
Neuro-inclusive social platform for ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD adults to make genuine friends and build real-world connections.
Generates production-ready HTML5 playable ads and game prototypes in minutes from a prompt, game assets, or a competitor link — no developer required.
Turns chat into a complete storefront, enabling product discovery, purchasing, payments, and support through a single conversational experience.
The infrastructure layer for AI Agents where anyone can build, test, deploy and scale production software with AI.
Accurate, bookable aircraft seat maps and immersive 360° cabin visualizations via API to airlines, OTAs, and travel platforms worldwide.
Helps students outside the traditional Wall Street pipeline land internships and jobs at top finance firms.
Gives perishable cargo exporters real-time condition intelligence and turns every shipment into signed, verifiable evidence for insurers, lenders, and brokers.
At-home, blood-free hormone monitoring kit and personal AI coach helping women in Asia navigate perimenopause.
Generates on-brand Google and Meta ad creatives at scale for e-commerce brands — testing, refreshing, and managing assets to sustain paid campaign performance.
End-to-end AI automation of software incident response including alert ingestion, root cause determination, and fix generation.
Wurkzen offers Rainmaker, a voice AI platform whose AI agents answer inbound calls, qualify and re-engage leads, book appointments, and perform live transfers across voice, SMS, and email for sales and revenue teams.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechMiami, US
Computer vision monitors factory floors in real time, ensuring SOP compliance and preventing costly risks through continuous automated oversight.
AI-powered customer engagement for healthcare with voice, chat, and WhatsApp.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRelume · relumehope.com · Oct 1, 2025
Eze · africagreenbank.wordpress.com · Sep 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RSCM made?
- RSCM has 31 tracked investments.
- What stage does RSCM invest at?
- RSCM invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is RSCM's typical check size?
- RSCM typically writes checks of $150K – $300K.
- What sectors does RSCM focus on?
- RSCM focuses on Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is RSCM located?
- RSCM is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does RSCM lead rounds?
- RSCM typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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