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SIDE Capital

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

SIDE Capital is a prominent French venture capital firm based in Paris, specializing in early-stage investments within the tech and digital sectors. Established with a focus on supporting ambitious founders, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and digital platforms with strong growth potential, aiming to be a key partner in their development.

The firm is well-regarded for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also significant operational support to its portfolio companies. This value-add includes strategic guidance, talent acquisition, and business development assistance, often facilitated through their proprietary "Side Academy" program. SIDE Capital typically acts as a lead or co-lead investor, deploying initial cheques that range from €500,000 to €3 million, which translates to approximately $540,000 to $3.24 million USD based on recent exchange rates.

SIDE Capital has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 70 startups since its inception, demonstrating a significant and active footprint in the European tech ecosystem. The firm manages over €150 million in assets across multiple funds, with their latest vehicle, Fund III, closing at €80 million in 2021. Notable investments include rapidly scaling companies like Matera, Leocare, and Indy (formerly Georges.tech), showcasing their ability to back successful ventures and support them through subsequent growth stages.

Investor Profile

SIDE Capital has backed more than 39 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 59% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in France, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Series Unknown (28%)
  • Series A (8%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Angel (3%)

Country Focus

  • France (95%)
  • Switzerland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Internet
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • E-learning
  • Employee Benefits
  • Training
  • Big Data
  • Marketing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SIDE Capital frequently co-invest with?

SideAngels
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
NEO FOUNDERS
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
WILCO
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
SaaS Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Entrepreneur Venture
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
Avolta Partners
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1
AV
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Bpifrance
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Maisons-alfort
Co-Investments: 5
AGORANOV
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does SIDE Capital often collaborate with?

GL
Europe, France
Shared Deals: 1
RG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
HL
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
SG
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SIDE Capital?

Klara

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Klara develops a solution that is both helpful and tailored to each employee.

E-LearningEmployee BenefitsTraining
Series UnknownApr 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,983,289
nopillo

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Nopillo provides tools to automate and optimize the tax declaration and the return on investment.

FinTechReal EstateWeb Apps
SeedSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,448,849

Saas, Generative AI, Image editing

Pre SeedMar 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,089,028
Datacook

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Datacook's HIT technique, which combines artificial and human intelligence, assists firms in meeting their marketing objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternet
Series UnknownDec 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $646,412
Yuccan Lead

Chatou, Ile-de-France, France

Yuccan Lead is an app that generates highly qualified leads by building customers' own network of Ambassadors easily.

Software
SeedDec 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,252,647
Klara

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Klara develops a solution that is both helpful and tailored to each employee.

E-LearningEmployee BenefitsTraining
Series UnknownOct 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,760,414
Elqano - Where Knowledge Finds People

Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

Elqano automatically assigns tags to all the key documents of an organization, making them instantly findable and shareable.

Big Data
SeedDec 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $956,175
Superindep.fr

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Superindep is a platform designed to offer personalized support, automation, and turnover declarations.

AccountingInformation Services
AngelNov 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,031,098
LiveTonight

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

LiveTonight is the referencing platform for live music events and DJ sets in bars.

ConcertsEventsMusic
Series UnknownNov 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,036,116
Tulip

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Tulip SaaS platform enables equipment and equipment rental companies to offer on-demand insurance for a day, month, or year.

InsuranceInsurTechSaaS
SeedOct 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $991,186