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SIDE-Capital

Venture capital

Paris · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SIDE Capital invests in early-stage French tech and digital startups, backing ambitious founders at the earliest stage of their company. It acts as a single investor in seed rounds ranging from roughly €300K to €600K, offering fair and equitable deals through an agile, fast process. Beyond capital, SIDE provides hands-on 'SIDE by SIDE' support: coaching founders via experienced entrepreneurs, helping structure teams, processes and governance, defining marketing acquisition strategy, setting relevant KPIs and reporting, and preparing companies for their next financing round.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$330K – $660K
HQ
Paris, FR
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Tracked investments
42

Team · 2 people

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What they invest in

from 36 of 42 portfolio companies

SaaS ×24AI & Machine Learning ×8Marketing Tech ×7Marketplaces ×6Consumer ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4Enterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4

HQs:France×23United States×1

Investments · 42 tracked

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Weglotweglot.comin𝕏✓ verified

Weglot provides a website translation solution that makes sites compatible across all website technologies for multilingual audiences.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Rémy BerdaAugustin Prot

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Co-investorsPartech Ventures

ActivCorneractivcorner.com

ActivCorner presents itself as a digital-first brand offering modern products, tools, and platforms aimed at supporting productivity and digital transformation.

Sector Agnostic

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

ADRENALEADadrenalead.comin𝕏

Adrenalead offers a Web Push Notification platform that lets brands, agencies, and media publishers collect subscribers, run automated targeted campaigns, and monetize audiences through an ad network of over 60M profiles.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Agilitestagilitest.comin𝕏

Agilitest provides a test automation platform with a test editor designed to reduce test maintenance effort.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Christophe Cressend(Founder & CEO)inPierre Huber(Founder & CTO)in

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Archidvisorarchidvisor.comin𝕏

Archidvisor is a French online platform that connects individuals and businesses with vetted design professionals — architects, interior designers, decorators, landscapers, and project managers — as well as qualified building contractors for construction, renovation, and decoration projects.

Construction TechMarketplacesPropTech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Azeooazeoo.comin

AZEOO provides a white-label platform that lets brands create their own customized mobile application with their logo, colors, and imagery to engage their community and customers.

Marketing TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Bloom at Workin𝕏

Lucca develops a modular suite of 15 interconnected HR software solutions (SIRH) covering employee data, leave and absence management, time tracking, performance reviews, training, payroll, expense reports, recruitment and employee benefits.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Captégetcapte.comin

Capte is an AI-powered video editing tool that automatically generates subtitles, translates them into dozens of languages, and creates multiple short clips from a single video for social media.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS

Gabriel(Founder)

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Datacookdatacook.ioin

Datacook is a Customer Data Platform (CDP) that uses AI to automatically ingest, clean, reconcile, and classify customer data from multiple sources, building a 360° customer view without requiring an integrator.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Datakissdatakiss.fr

Datakiss provides a suite of software tools and expert consulting for planning and organizing sales forces, covering diagnosis, customer segmentation, team sizing, territory design, and action planning.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Demoozdemooz.comin

Demooz offers a digital activation platform with five programs — brand ambassadors, customer loyalty, retail store companion communities, social commerce, and influencer campaigns — aimed at driving brand growth.

Marketing TechRetail TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Doinsportdoinsport.comin

Doinsport provides all-in-one management software for padel and racket-sport clubs, covering online booking, a custom-branded mobile app, payments, member management, tournaments, point-of-sale, and automated court and lighting controls.

SaaSSports Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Dropcontactdropcontact.comin𝕏

Dropcontact provides B2B contact data enrichment that detects when prospects or customers change companies and updates their records with new verified emails, phone numbers, job titles, and company details.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Elqanoelqano.comin

Elqano offers a platform of specialized AI agents that search, synthesize, and produce documents—from research to final deliverables—by connecting to a company's own document bases and models like Claude, GPT-5, Mistral, and Gemini.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Emprunte Mon Toutouempruntemontoutou.comin𝕏

Emprunte mon Toutou is a French online platform connecting pet owners with volunteer borrowers who walk or look after their dogs, cats and other animals for free, whether for short outings, a few hours, or weekend care.

ConsumerMarketplacesSocial

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Extracadabraextracadabra.com

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Feelifeeli.io𝕏

Feeli is a telemedicine platform where patients complete a medical questionnaire and consult with French-registered partner doctors via video or instant messaging to obtain a diagnosis and a prescription retrievable at pharmacies.

Digital HealthHealthtech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Groupcornergroupcorner.com

Groupcorner is winding down its group accommodation search service and now focuses on Backyou, a cloud software for hotels to manage group and event (B2B) business including requests, sales proposals, contracts, invoicing, payment tracking, and PMS connectivity.

Cloud ComputingSaaSTravel & Hospitality

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Co-investorsIsaiISAI Gestion

Hop3Teamhop3team.comin

Hop3team develops management software for professional training organizations, built by a team of experienced trainers.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Laurent Bocquet(Directeur Général – CMO)in

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Co-investorsBpifrance

Hubwarehubwa.re

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

InterStisinterstis.frin𝕏

Interstis Solutions is a French software publisher of Hexagone, a collaborative and office productivity suite hosted in France under the SecNumCloud framework, positioned as a sovereign alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Cloud ComputingFuture of WorkSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Juliejuliecare.co

Julie sells an FDA-approved over-the-counter emergency contraceptive (levonorgestrel morning-after pill) that reduces pregnancy risk after unprotected sex, available without prescription, ID, or parental consent across all 50 U.S. states.

ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersFourward VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsWestern Technology InvestmentWorklife VenturesEntrepreneur Venture

Julie Deskjuliedesk.comin𝕏

Julie Desk offers AI virtual assistants that handle tasks by email and calendar, including scheduling meetings, answering incoming client and supplier emails, and identifying and contacting leads.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Co-investorsEntrepreneur Venture

Kazadenkazaden.comin

Kazaden is an online platform that connects users with vetted partner providers of sports activities and sports trips, letting users find and book outdoor/sports experiences and pay a deposit directly to the provider.

MarketplacesSports TechTravel & HospitalityParis, FR

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

KISgetkis.ioin𝕏

Kis is a no-code collaborative platform for building and sharing customized, secure micro-applications for uses such as project management, member or client tracking, event management, reporting, and grant monitoring.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Klaraklarahr.com

Klara is a SaaS platform, augmented by AI, for managing the skills, practices and performance of frontline teams.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Co-investorsAnkaa VenturesEndeit CapitalFirstMark CapitalGradient Ventures

Kobuskobusapp.comin𝕏

Maiia Bilan (formerly Kobus) is a web-based software for physiotherapists to create and manage patient assessments (bilans) and follow-up, with preset templates by specialty, integrated tests, scores and clinical resources.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Live Tonightlivetonight.frin

LiveTonight is an online platform to find, contact, and book independent musicians, bands, and DJs for events such as weddings, corporate parties, and birthdays, handling administrative tasks like secure payment, invoicing, and artist declarations.

ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Message In A Windowmessageinawindow.comin𝕏

Message in a Window manages storefront window displays across France, handling stickers and window graphics (vitrophanie) including measurement, installation, and photography.

AdTechRetail Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Mon Spécialiste Automonspecialisteauto.comin

Monspécialisteauto (MSA) operates a French platform connecting automotive workshops, garages, and dealerships with freelance automotive technicians (mechanics, body workers, painters, service advisors) to reinforce their teams.

HR TechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

MonStockmonstock.net

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

My Express Drivermyexpressdriver.comin

MyExpressDriver operates a platform that connects professional drivers (convoyeurs) with individuals and businesses needing vehicles moved or repatriated, offering real-time tracking, a dedicated contact, and digitalized documentation.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Nopillonopillo.comin

Nopillo provides French-language educational content, calculators and simulation tools about furnished rental property investment under the LMNP (non-professional furnished landlord) status, covering taxation, financing, and rental management.

FintechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsKima VenturesNewfund Capital

PayLeadpaylead.frin

Paylead operates a platform that turns bank transaction data into shopping and loyalty services embedded in banking apps and payment experiences, connecting financial institutions and retailers.

Data & InfrastructureFintechMarketing Tech

Charles de Gastines(Chief Executive Officer)inCharles Maillet(Chief Operating Officer)inChristelle Yalap-Marcos(Chief Financial Officer)inGaspar Euvrard(Chief Product & Strategy Officer)inJérémy Cohen-Solal(Chief Technical Officer)inAlexis de Fontenay(Chief Revenue Officer)in

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Potionsget-potions.com

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Prochaine Escaleprochaine-escale.comin

Prochaine Escale organizes and produces events, aiming to create engaging experiences for its clients.

Consumer

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

REGAINDregaind.io

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Superindepsuperindep.frin𝕏

Superindep offers accounting software for French auto-entrepreneurs (micro-entrepreneurs) and artist-authors, automating invoicing, URSSAF and VAT declarations, revenue tracking, and administrative formalities.

FintechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

TeamBrainteambrain.fr

TeamBrain offers a no-code platform (TeamBrain Studio) for deploying AI chatbots, voice agents, autonomous agents, and internal assistants connected to a company's documents and knowledge bases.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Welybwelyb.frin𝕏

Welyb offers a collaborative document storage and exchange platform, allowing accounting firms and their clients to share documents such as payslips in a GDPR-compliant way.

FintechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Wenabiwenabi.comin𝕏

Wenabi operates a platform that connects companies with nonprofit associations to organize employee engagement programs such as skills-based mentoring, volunteering, donations, and awareness campaigns.

Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

Zest HACCPzest-haccp.frin

Zest is a food safety management application that digitizes HACCP compliance and traceability (product origin, expiration dates, temperature logs) and helps manage a Sanitary Control Plan (PMS).

FoodTechRetail TechSaaS

PartnerRenaud Guillerm· solo GP

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SIDE-Capital made?
SIDE-Capital has 40 tracked investments.
What stage does SIDE-Capital invest at?
SIDE-Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is SIDE-Capital's typical check size?
SIDE-Capital typically writes checks of $330K – $660K.
What sectors does SIDE-Capital focus on?
SIDE-Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech.
Where is SIDE-Capital located?
SIDE-Capital is headquartered in Paris, FR.
Does SIDE-Capital lead rounds?
Yes, SIDE-Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does SIDE-Capital co-invest with?
SIDE-Capital most often shares deals with Ankaa Ventures, Endeit Capital, Isai, among 4 tracked co-investors.

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