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Investment thesis
Sidekick Partners positions itself as a hands-on investor that goes beyond providing capital, leveraging its community to support founders. The firm focuses on sustainable growth, operational support, and strategic collaboration, aiming to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses thoughtfully and profitably.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 24 of 26 portfolio companiesConsumer ×11SaaS ×9Direct to Consumer ×8Wellness & Fitness ×6E-commerce ×5Enterprise Software ×5Fintech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4
HQs:United States×15
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×53 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data
University of California, Berkeley ×2University of Southern California ×2Vanderbilt University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×6Economics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Engineering ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history
Instacart ×3Goldman Sachs ×2xfactor ventures ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
1 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)
Investments · 26 tracked
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Instacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Apoorva Mehta(Founder; CEO until 2021)inBrandon Leonardo(Co-founder)inMax Mullen(Co-founder)inChris Rogers(Chief Executive Officer)inEmily Reuter(Chief Financial Officer)in
BoardMichael Moritz(Director)in
Co-investorsA*Andreessen HorowitzAvenue Growth PartnersBACKGROUND CAPITALBling CapitalBright Pixel Capital+46 more
Chronograph provides portfolio monitoring, valuation, and analytics technology for institutional investors in private capital markets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsSixth StreetSummit PartnersNasdaq Ventures
Alternative Payments provides a financial operating system for service-based B2B companies, unifying invoicing, payables, and analytics with AI-driven insights to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Baxter Lanius(CEO)in
Co-investorsMissionOGThird Prime
Banner provides a centralized platform that consolidates communications, workflows, and document management for commercial real estate teams across the acquisition and disposition lifecycle, reducing administrative overhead.
MarketplacesPropTechSaaSNew York City, US
Kunal Chaudhary(Founder)inEric Gao(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalBasis Set VenturesPruVen Capital PartnersY CombinatorBlackstone Life SciencesContrary+2 more
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Bizzy Cold Brew produces premium cold brew coffee made from organic arabica beans using a slow 18-hour brewing process, packaged in recycled bottles.
ConsumerFoodTech
Andrew Healy(Founder)inAlex
Co-investorsBluestein VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcConnetic VenturesM25Spiral Sun VenturesFortino Capital
Caper builds AI-powered smart shopping carts equipped with GPS and computer vision for grocery stores.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail Tech
Lindon Gao(Founder/CEO)inAhmed Beshry(Founder)inYilin Huang(Founder)in
Co-investorsCreative VenturesFundersClubHCVCLux CapitalY CombinatorFirst Round Capital+2 more
Croissant is a resale app and browser extension that lets consumers see the resale value of fashion and branded items they own, then sell them for cash or store credit by shipping them in.
Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplaces
John Howard(Founder)in
Co-investors25MadisonBoxGroupThird Prime
Crown Affair sells clean haircare products, including styling tools and hair formulas designed to restore hair hydration, softness, and shine.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Dianna Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)inElaine Choi(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardCristina Nunez(Director)inRichard Gersten(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAMBERSTONEPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsPoint King CapitalSelva VenturesStride Consumer Partners+5 more
DailyPay provides on-demand pay solutions that allow employees to access their earned wages before traditional paycheck cycles, serving employers and workers seeking greater financial flexibility.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York, US
Nelson Chai(Chief Executive Officer)inDeepa Subramanian(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew Brandman(Chief Operating Officer)inPoulomi Damany(Chief Product Officer)inDavid Dyar(Chief Technology Officer)Jared DeMatteis(Chief Legal & Strategy Officer)in
Co-investors1/1 CapitalAccess Technology VenturesAnthem Venture Management, LlcCarrick Capital PartnersCollective LiquidityEQUIAM+12 more
Dieux Skin is a skincare brand that sells the Firm Revival HydroRetinal Firming Serum, a next-generation retinal-based facial serum.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Charlotte Palermino(Founder)in
Co-investorsREDO VenturesTrue Beauty Ventures
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Evereden makes clean, non-toxic, dermatologist-tested skincare and self-care products designed for kids and teens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Kimberley Ho(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcPLUS CapitalTrousdale VenturesGSR Ventures
Everlywell offers at-home lab testing kits and virtual healthcare services across multiple wellness categories including daily health screening, digestive analysis, sexual health testing, and hormone monitoring.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Julia Cheek(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalBreyer CapitalCerity Partners VenturesForesite CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcLux Capital+12 more
FIGS designs and sells medical uniforms and apparel for healthcare professionals using proprietary technical fabric technology.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Heather Hasson(CEO and Co-founder)inTrina Spear(CEO and Co-founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBreyer CapitalG SquaredHighsage VenturesKarlin VenturesLead Edge Capital+2 more
Mangomint develops salon and spa management software designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
SaaSLos Angeles, US
Daniel Lang(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Poineau(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSanjiv Kalevar(Director)in
Co-investorsOpenView Venture PartnersSaaStr FundAltos VenturesMucker Capital
Nutpods produces plant-based coffee creamer made from coconut cream and almonds, unsweetened with zero grams of sugar per serving.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsStray Dog CapitalVegInvest
Ovia Health provides digital health tools and clinical programs for reproductive and family health, including fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood support.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBoston, US
Alex Baron(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoutique Venture PartnersForeground CapitalLightbankLionBirdMartin VenturesTechstars
Rebuy is a platform that helps Shopify retailers increase order values and customer retention through personalized product recommendations and post-purchase engagement.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
John Erck(Founder)inAnthony M. Spallone(Founder)in
Co-investorsDynamism CapitalM13Peterson VenturesR-Squared VenturesSocial Impact Capital
Ring provides video doorbells and security cameras that allow homeowners to monitor their property and enhance security across indoor and outdoor spaces.
HardwareIoT
Jamie Siminoff(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Energy Impact PartnersFelicis VenturesFlagship PioneeringGreen Meadow Ventures+10 more
SafeGuard Privacy provides a software platform for legal privacy compliance, offering standardized law-based assessments, vendor due diligence, and a defensible compliance record.
CybersecurityLegalTechSaaSPound Ridge, US
Richy Glassberg(Executive Officer)inWayne Matus(Founder)in
Co-investorsDynamism CapitalTechOperators Venture Capital
Seven Sundays makes breakfast cereals produced with real food ingredients, avoiding artificial or natural flavors, dyes, and preservatives.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMinneapolis, US
Brady Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHannah Barnstable(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsClover VitalityKatjes GreenfoodStripes
Tire Agent is an online retailer for buying tires and wheels from over 70 brands, with free shipping to homes or local installers.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFintechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationNew York, US
Jared Kugel(Founder)Jared K.(Founder)inBRIAN HECHT(Director)
BoardKATELYN JOHNSON(Director)
Co-investorsAEON Foundryalphabet angelsAmerican Family VenturesBoro CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Remarkable Ventures
Touchland develops personal care products including hand sanitizers and body and hair fragrance mists sold directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessMiami, US
Andrea Lisbona(Executive Officer, Director)inRuggero Grammatico(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlign VenturesREDO VenturesSonoma Brands Capital
UrgentIQ provides an AI-native electronic medical record and practice management system designed specifically for urgent care centers, handling patient intake, clinical documentation, coding, and billing.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSNew York, US
Nathaniel Gibbs(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inEric Slater(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsExit 156 Capital
Exits · 4
1 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 3InstacartNASDAQ: CARTCaperacq. by InstacartOvia Healthacq. by Labcorp
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Everly Health · forgeglobal.com · Sep 7, 2026
Chronograph · thesaasnews.com · Jun 17, 2026
Crown Affair · citybiz.co · May 8, 2026
Ovia Health · oviahealth.com · Apr 20, 2026
Croissant · finsmes.com · Feb 25, 2026
Rebuy · rebuyengine.com · Oct 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sidekick Partners made?
- Sidekick Partners has 26 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
- What stage does Sidekick Partners invest at?
- Sidekick Partners invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Sidekick Partners focus on?
- Sidekick Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketplaces, PropTech.
- Who does Sidekick Partners co-invest with?
- Sidekick Partners most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Breyer Capital, Felicis Ventures, among 138 tracked co-investors.
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