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Sidecut Ventures

Venture capital

Tappan · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sidecut invests in companies addressing economic mobility, digital health, education, and climate while avoiding unnecessary software. The firm emphasizes deep founder partnership through 30 days of collaborative diligence before committing capital, focusing on building sustainable, mission-driven businesses that positively impact the world.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Tappan, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
21

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Mike Ma· Managing Partner

Managing Partner with five years of experience completing 20+ angel investments. Background includes VC roles as Managing Director at Nex Cubed's HBCU Founders Fund and Operating Partner at Sway Ventures, plus senior operating positions at venture-backed startups and financial institutions including Betterment, Own Up, Bank of America, and Vanguard.

Brian Morgan· Venture Partner
Chad Sauder· Senior Associate
Francesca Colombo· Venture Associate
Rajan Meswani· Venture Associate

Investments · 21 tracked

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Accessibility light switch company
AI Copilot for automotive repair
Aleoopaleoop.io
Bail bond modernization platform
Construction equipment electrification company
Frontline hiring AI platform
Grid orchestration infrastructure company
Haptic feedback communication technology company
Mental health treatment company
Mobility company for NEMT providers
Personal AI tutor platform
Unspecified accessibility lighting company
Unspecified AI hiring company
Unspecified AI tutoring company
Unspecified bail bond modernization company
Unspecified construction equipment electrification company
Unspecified distributed energy systems company
Unspecified haptic feedback communication company
Unspecified mental health treatment company
Unspecified NEMT provider company
Unspecified problem gambling counseling company

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Sidecut Ventures invest at?
Sidecut Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Sidecut Ventures focus on?
Sidecut Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Sidecut Ventures located?
Sidecut Ventures is headquartered in Tappan, US.
Does Sidecut Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Sidecut Ventures leads investment rounds.

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