Contrary Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $. – $.
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $250M
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer +2
- Founded
- 2016
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About Contrary Capital
Contrary Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2016. We combine technology and research to identify and invest in a small number of exceptional people and the companies they build. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Notable portfolio companies include Ramp, Anduril, Zepto, Mercury and Mutiny. Backs exceptional talent early, often investing in founders while they're still students or in their first jobs.
Investment Thesis
“Backs exceptional talent early, often investing in founders while they're still students or in their first jobs.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
Contrary Capital filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Contrary Capital V-A, L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Contrary Capital by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Contrary Capital invest at?
Contrary Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Contrary Capital located?
Contrary Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Contrary Capital focus on?
Contrary Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Contrary Capital's typical check size?
Contrary Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Contrary Capital have under management?
Contrary Capital manages approximately $250M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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