SIDE Capital Overview
Founded in 2016 by Renaud Guillerm, SIDE Capital is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in French tech and digital startups. The firm acts as a sole investor in seed rounds ranging from €300K to €600K, offering fair and agile deals. SIDE Capital provides active support to founders through coaching by experienced entrepreneurs, assistance in structuring teams and processes, strategic marketing guidance, KPI definition, and preparation for subsequent funding rounds.
Is SIDE Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with SIDE Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
SIDE Capital
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€300,000 - €600,000
Contact information
Founder & CEO
Francois Soulard
Business Angel
Laurent Soulie
How to approach funds like SIDE Capital
When approaching SIDE Capital, founders should highlight their readiness for hands-on collaboration and openness to strategic guidance, especially in team building and go-to-market execution. Emphasize your clarity on key performance indicators and your ambition for scalable growth, as SIDE Capital values founders who are coachable and proactive about structuring for the next funding stage. Demonstrating a strong fit with their active, entrepreneur-driven support model will resonate well.
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