Propelling Stars Forward
Hear from our founders.
"Sidekick is a very different fund as its base of capital is almost all other founders. They understand how to speak to founders and help us because they themselves are founders."
Jamie Siminoff, Founder
Ring
"Sidekick provides a substantially differentiated network that adds value far beyond just capital."
Charlie Tafoya, Co-Founder
Chronograph
"The team at Sidekick is unrivaled. Founder friendly, thoughtful, and incredible strategic value. Sidekick was our first phone call if we needed anything, and the team always delivered."
Doug Bouton, Co- Founder
Halo Top
"It’s rare to find investors who will deliver on exactly what they promise. Sidekick is that rare exception. I would tell any founder to partner with them, and then to do it again."
Jason Lee, Founder
DailyPay
"We are in the industry of hand sanitizers, which prior to the pandemic was a highly commoditized industry with diminished perceived value. As a brand looking to disrupt this industry we were on the hunt for partners that could understand vision and support us in disrupting a highly antiquated industry - all in the name of making the world a healthier place. Sidekick recognized our vision immediately and supported us by being one of our first investors and a true value-add partner. They have worked alongside our team to facilitate worthwhile introductions and to expand our brand footprint. Sidekick is more than just an investor to Touchland. They are true strategic partners who care about our team. They are a group of true professionals, and our brand has absolutely benefited from the partnership."
Andrea Lisbona, Founder
Touchland
"Sidekick was our first VC backer. After several rounds and many investors, they remain one of our most value-add investors. Sidekick has an undeniable track record in early stage investing, and its credentials in later stage finance proved invaluable as we navigated subsequent rounds."
Kimberley Ho, Founder
Evereden
"The Sidekick team adds value not just with capital, but with their breadth of connections in the retail space. They are also very understanding of entrepreneurs and supportive of our journey along the way."
Lindon Gao, Founder
Caper
"Sidekick joined us as an early investor in nutpods and has been a valuable, supportive partner. They are encouraging, inquisitive and often have an interesting perspective to add. We are proud to continue to grow our partnership with Sidekick to now being investors in them since we have intimate, first hand knowledge of how they work with their portfolio companies."
Madeline Haydon, Founder
Nutpods
"Sidekick should be at the top of your list of venture partners. Good people and incredible connections."
Justin Woolverton, Co-Founder
Halo Top
"When most investors didn't understand my vision, Sidekick was one of our biggest fans since launch. With them I gained an investor, thought partner, and mentor. This is a special group of people far beyond a check. They always make time for me to bounce ideas off of, which is invaluable since I am a solo founder. I consider myself lucky to have such great partners by my side."
Jared Kugel, Founder
Tire Agent
"Sidekick and the team continue to be one of the few venture investors I have worked with that strives to add value with every interaction, whether commercially, or internally. They are truly one of the best options for early money into your venture."
Justin Holand
HealthJoy
"We had several options when raising capital, and we're so thrilled to have met Sidekick when we did! Much more than writing a check and stepping away, they have stayed involved when needed and given space when needed. They have always been helpful with strategic introductions, and their vast network of entrepreneurs, executives, and operators has been a boon. They truly believed in us and in our vision, and we're honored to have them as investors and friends."
George Milton and Erin Link, Co-Founders
Yellowbird Foods
"Since the very first meeting with Sidekick, we were excited to have them as our partner. They have moved fast on decisions, while providing insightful and strategic guidance, which has enabled us to move quicker and focus on growing the company to our vision. This has only been surpassed by their people. They’re highly collaborative, with a kind and supportive approach."
Gareth Hewitt, Co-founders
LemonEdge
"Sidekick is a gem in the investment community. The team is incredibly thoughtful and I’ve truly enjoyed collaborating with them. I also appreciate their approach to evaluating new companies and founders. They have an efficient process and are very respectful of every founder’s vision, progress, and time. Highly recommend this lovely group to any founder looking for early stage capital!"
Gina Nebesar, Co-Founder
Ovia Health
“I’m really proud to have Sidekick on our cap table. Their network is deep, they’re supportive, and very well connected. They invested in our Seed and followed on in our Series A. Looking forward to continuing to partner with them!”
John Erck, Co-Founder
Rebuy