SIDE Capital

SIDE Capital is an investment fund and support programme for early-stage technology and digital start-ups in France. It has operated since 2016 and was set up by an entrepreneur together with about thirty experienced business people.

SIDE acts as the sole investor in seed rounds and describes its deals as fair, quick and founder-friendly.

What SIDE Capital offers

• Seed investment — funding as the only investor in a start-up's first round.
• Founder coaching — guidance from experienced entrepreneurs.
• Organisation help — support with team structure, processes and governance.
• Marketing strategy — help defining how to acquire customers.
• Reporting — setting up performance indicators and reports suited to the business.
• Next-round preparation — getting founders ready for further fundraising.

Who it works with

French start-ups at the earliest stage. Portfolio companies include Agilitest, which automates functional software testing, and Hop3Team, a management tool for training organisations.

Key facts

• Based in: France
• Active since: 2016