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Contrary
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Contrary

Contrary

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Contrary: A US venture capital firm investing in startups led by top early-career tech talents.

Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2016
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Contrary is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across North America and India. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting top early-career engineers, designers, and product professionals, providing them with a career-long support community and investing in the companies they start or join.

Notable portfolio companies include DoorDash, Anduril, Ramp, Zepto, and Vise. Contrary offers a unique value proposition by combining investment capital with a strong network of talented individuals, fostering a community that supports founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey. The firm's investment philosophy centers on backing exceptional talent and innovative ideas across various sectors.

Contrary - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments65
Current Portfolio Count42
Total Portfolio Exits3

Top Investment Stages

Seed26 (44.1%)
Series A11 (18.6%)
Pre-Seed10 (16.9%)
Series B7 (11.9%)
Series C5 (8.5%)

Stage Mix

Seed 44%Series A 19%Pre-Seed 17%Series B 12%Series C 8%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Contrary - Classification

Also Known As
  • Contrary Company Inc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end