SIDE DOOR VENTURES

Thesis

Side Door Ventures is a global venture capital firm founded in 2020 that invests in early-stage companies across a wide range of sectors, including software, life sciences, space, frontier technology, blockchain, gaming, financial services, deep tech, logistics, manufacturing, media, security, and food. They operate with a generalist approach, backing "audacious founders building tomorrow's life-changing companies." The firm invests globally with no geographical restrictions and focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Seed+ (Extension), Series A, and Series A+ (Extension) stages. Their investment strategy involves deploying capital through various funds: a Seed Fund for first checks up to $500,000, a Michigan Fund offering up to $1.5 million for Michigan-headquartered seed-stage companies in specific sectors, a Digital Asset Fund investing up to $300,000 in Web3 companies, and an Opportunity Fund for Series A+ companies with investments up to $5 million. The typical check size ranges from $300,000 to $5 million, and they aim to lead rounds, offering strategic guidance and operational expertise. The firm has managed 3 funds with $95,000,000 AUM for the Michigan Fund and has approximately 11-20 employees.

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