SideCar Angels is a Boston-based angel group that rides “sidecar” with
top-tier angel groups, VCs and entrepreneurs to help build early-stage companies.

“SideCar wins every award there is for easiest-to-deal-with investor, at the US, planetary, and intergalactic levels.”
.                                — Stefania Mallett, CEO, ezCater

“SideCar has been a huge, value-add investor.  Not only were they an early investor, and invested in subsequent rounds, but they introduced us to other angel groups that have invested another million dollars to date.”
Bryan Nolan, CEO, Biometry

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A New Kind of Angel Group

SideCar Angels is a Boston-based angel group that rides “sidecar” with top-tier angel groups and VCs to fund early-stage companies.  SideCar’s first Fund went into harvest mode at the end of 2017, having achieved an IRR of ~37%.  Fund II commenced investing in 2018 and has made investments in more than 35 companies so far.

For Members

Because SideCar pools its members’ funds, it’s able to satisfy the minimum check size requirements that put some deals out of reach for individual investors. In addition, SideCar seeks out deals that have been pre-vetted by angel groups and VCs that have done solid due diligence.  As a result, members who might not have time or expertise to investigate each deal can make thoughtful decisions.

For VCs and Angels

By delivering 6-figure investments within days of an emerging company’s presentation, SideCar permits deals to close faster.  Because SideCar invests on the same terms and doesn’t require another round of diligence, it’s easy and efficient for deal leads to invite SideCar into their deals.

For Emerging Companies

SideCar members’ additional funding provides companies with additional runway to achieve their goals and reach their next value inflection point.  Portfolio companies can also benefit from the opportunity to consult with SideCar and its members whose startup experience, contacts and expertise can help with operations and opening doors.

For the Angel Capital Ecosystem

By expanding angel investing to investors who wouldn’t otherwise participate in traditional angel groups, SideCar hopes to increase the amount of angel funding available for quality deals.  By doing so, SideCar increases the chances that entrepreneurs will have the capital needed to succeed, and deal leads will see a return on their investment.

Our Sponsors

SideCar Angels is supported by excellent sponsoring organizations.
Their services are key to our success.

Portfolio

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Convertible Note

https://www.aoadx.com/
Apty Logo

Series Seed 2 and Series A

https://www.apty.io/
Astrocyte-Logo3

Series Seed and Series A

https://www.astrocytepharma.com/
Bedrock

Series A; Acquired by Data Brands, 2018

http://www.bedrockdata.com
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Series Seed; Convertible Notes; Series A

https://www.mybiometry.com/
Bluetrain

Series Seed and Bridge Note

http://bit.ly/sidecar-bluetrain
CampusSIMS

Acquired by Ultra Mobile, 2017

http://www.campussims.com
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Acquired by Tandem Diabetes Care, 2022

http://capillarybio.com/
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Convertible Note

https://www.livecobu.com/
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Series A, A-1 and Convertible Note

https://concentricmarket.com/
Diesel Logo

Convertible Note

https://www.diesellabs.com/
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Convertible Note

https://doorkee.com/
Embr

Series A-1, B and Convertible Note

https://embrlabs.com/
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2022 Round

https://evqlv.com/
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Series A thru D-1 // went "unicorn" 2019

http://www.ezcater.com
First Light Logo

Series A-1, A-2 and A-3

http://www.firstlightbio.com/
Groupize

Series Pre Seed, Seed and Conv. Note

http://www.groupize.com
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Acquired by Copper John Partners; 2021

http://www.higherme.com
Hilltop Bio Logo

Series Seed and Convertible Note

https://www.hilltopbiosciences.com/
Info Bionic

Series A thru C-2 and Convertible Note

http://www.infobionic.com
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Convertible Note; Series A

https://www.kantumpharma.com/
K2P Logo

Series A-1 and A-2

http://k2p.com/
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Convertible Note, Series Seed, Series A

https://knoxfinancial.com/
Kuva Logo

Common, Series Seed, Seed-2 and Seed Strategic-2

https://www.kuvasystems.com/
Mobee

Series A; Acquired by Wiser Solutions, 2018

http://www.mobee.com
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Convertible Note

https://www.mybiometry.com/
Nearpeer logo

Convertible Note

https://nearpeer.net/
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Seed & Seed-2; Acquired by JASCI Software; 2021

https://www.nextshiftrobotics.com/
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Convertible Note

https://www.nf2tx.com/
Nix86

Series A-1

https://nix86.com/
Parsagen

Series A; Acquired by Qiagen, 2017

http://www.parsagendx.com
Raven 360

Series A, A-1 and A-2

http://www.raven360.com
Realplay logo

Series Seed Convertible

http://www.realplay.us/
Repsly Logo

Series Seed 2

https://www.repsly.com/
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Acquired by Instacart, 2022

https://www.rosieapp.com/
Runa

Acquired by Vita Coco, 2018

http://www.runa.org
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Acquired by Tawkify, 2023

http://smoredate.com/
SpeechVive Logo

Convertible Note

https://www.speechvive.com/
Stynt Logo

Series Seed

https://stynt.com/
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Series Seed-1

https://tetmedical.com/
Thrive Bioscience

Series Seed; Series A

http://www.thrivebio.com
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Acquired by Attentive, 2021

https://tonemessaging.com/
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Series B-2 and C // Went "unicorn" 2022

https://wasabi.com/
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Series Seed; Series A; Series B

https://www.windgapmedical.com/
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Series A thru A-3

https://woosports.com/
Xeno Logo

Convertible Note; Series A

https://xenobiosciences.com/
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Series 2; Series 3

https://www.ziflow.com/

Investment Criteria

Note that we generally do not invest in deals without a signed term sheet from a lead investor or entities outside the United States.

Human Capital

We are looking for established and effective teams with deep understanding of their target market.

Profitability

The business should be capable of attaining sound financial indicators within a reasonable period of time.

Scalability

Projects should have a demonstrable competitive advantage in their sector and significant growth potential.

Target Market

The fund targets scalable projects oriented towards fast-growing markets, particularly those based in the Boston vicinity.

Member Information

Membership in SideCar Angels is limited to accredited investors and is by invitation only. Members are expected to attend at least 6 meetings annually.

If you qualify as an accredited investor and would like to be invited to join SideCar Angels, please send us a note describing your interest and a brief profile or resume at admin@sidecarangel.com.

Although we will respond to your inquiry promptly, the timing for extending invitations and having new members join SideCar Angels
can be delayed.

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