SIDE-Capital
Venture capitalSeed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
SIDE invests in ambitious founders of early-stage tech and digital startups, focusing on fair and equitable deals delivered with agility. The firm combines capital provision with hands-on support through coaching by experienced entrepreneurs, team and process structuring, marketing strategy development, KPI definition, and preparation for subsequent funding rounds. The investment approach emphasizes founder-centric values and operates within a supporting framework called 'SIDE by SIDE,' prioritizing benevolence and practical operational guidance.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteRenaud Guillerm began his career as a lawyer before becoming Director of Taxation at the IPSEN Group. In 2009 he co-founded and led Videdressing.com for approximately six years until stepping down from operations in 2015, while remaining a shareholder and board member; the company was later sold to Le Bon Coin in 2018. He has been an active investor in web startups since 1999, holding personal stakes in approximately fifteen startups including Drivy, Selency, and others. He founded SIDE in early 2016 alongside approximately thirty experienced entrepreneurs.
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founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does SIDE-Capital invest at?
- SIDE-Capital invests at the 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 Sector Agnostic.
- Does SIDE-Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, SIDE-Capital leads investment rounds.
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