At a Glance
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.
“Backs exceptional talent early, often investing in founders while they're still students or in their first jobs.”
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.
Contrary Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Contrary Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Contrary Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Contrary Capital manages approximately $250M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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