People

A Network Built for Growth

Sidekick Partners is a diverse and influential blend of successful entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from industries spanning consumer goods, finance, technology, real estate, and professional services - a collaborative group committed to fostering innovation, sharing investment insights, and supporting corporate leadership. Sidekick’s members are connected through university, business school, and professional networks, and are now leading globally recognized institutions dedicated to shaping industries and driving growth across sectors.

Representing innovative and disruptive companies known for redefining consumer expectations and experiences.

Professional investors who started or still manage leading franchises across growth equity, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. These firms are pivotal stewards of leading companies across industries.

Leaders from top global corporations across technology, finance, and consumer goods. These executives bring strategic insight and operational excellence from their respective industries.

The Sidekick Team

Blair Walker, Director of Communications

Dylan Schuler, Partner

Enar Garcia Pina, Junior Accountant

Eric Hardy, Director of Finance

Hayden Kim, Investment Associate

Ryan Peslis, Senior Associate

Walton Ward, Partner

Propelling Stars Forward

People are at the center of everything Sidekick Partners does. We are fortunate to partner with impressive entrepreneurs with varied backgrounds and expertise.

"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

ring.com

"Sidekick provides a substantially differentiated network that adds value far beyond just capital."

Charlie Tafoya, Founder Chronograph

chronograph.pe

"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

halotop.com

"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

dailypay.com

"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."

Andrea Lisbona, Founder Touchland

touchland.com

"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

ever-eden.com

"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

instacart.com

"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."

Madeline Haydon, Founder Nutpods

nutpods.com

“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

rebuyengine.com

A Network Built for Growth

Entrepreneurs

Professional Investors

Industry Executives

The Sidekick Team

Propelling Stars Forward

"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."

"Sidekick provides a substantially differentiated network that adds value far beyond just capital."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

“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!”

A Network Built for Growth

Entrepreneurs

Professional Investors

Industry Executives

The Sidekick Team

Propelling Stars Forward

"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."

"Sidekick provides a substantially differentiated network that adds value far beyond just capital."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

"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."

"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."

“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!”

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