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Contrary

@contrary

A talent and research-driven investment firm // Publishing research on private tech companies @contrary_res

San Francisco, CA

Joined June 2016

Contrary
@contrary
Sep 29, 2022
The next Xerox PARC won’t be built over zoom. Today, we're excited to unveil Contrary NYC – a creative workspace for the city’s top builders and technologists, located in the heart of Flatiron. Read on to see how you can get access:
Contrary
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Jul 28, 2022
We’re excited to launch Contrary Sabbatical! Over the past couple years, we’ve invested in people who want to take time off and build something great; it’s birthed some of the fastest-growing startups we’ve seen. This year, we’re upping the stakes.
Contrary
@contrary
Aug 29, 2022
Calling all builders, engineers, designers & investors: Venture Partner applications for 2022 are now open! If you're excited about investing in outstanding startups, talking to smart people working on cool things, and being a part of an awesome community, read on!
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Jul 14, 2020
Today we're announcing investments of up to $100k in students taking a gap year to work on a company during the pandemic. Learn more and apply here: contrarycap.com/content/gap-ye…
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Dec 1, 2022
Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Foundations & Frontiers. A written series by @annasofialesiv that explains how the technologies that govern our world were built, and what solutions startups are working on now to address the challenges of the future!
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Oct 5, 2021
We started Contrary five years ago with one simple premise: that exceptional talent could come from anywhere. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised $20M for our second fund.
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May 5, 2021
Today we're launching Startup Fair, the best place for undergrad and new grad builders to meet and get hired by breakout startups. Apply now to meet @figmadesign, @tryramp, @stytchauth, @viseinc, and more on July 15th: startupfair.com
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May 24, 2018
Grateful as we officially announce the close of Fund I, backed by founding members from @facebook, @Tesla, @reddit, and so many others. medium.com/@contrarycapit…
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Nov 7, 2022
1/ Contrary’s mission is to identify the brightest, scrappiest, and most talented builders in the world, and support them for life. We do this with our community - and for the past 6 years, our Venture Partner (VP) program has been its heart.
Contrary
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Nov 8, 2023
Thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of Venture Partners to the Contrary family! With nearly 1300 applications, this year was our most competitive yet. We’re excited to work with you all to meet and invest in the next generation of exceptional founders and companies. We also
Contrary
@contrary
Mar 9, 2022
We started Contrary five years ago to identify and invest in the world's top talent. Today, we're thrilled to announce we've raised $75M for our third fund to double down on identifying, investing, and relentlessly supporting the world's brightest for life.
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Mar 30, 2022
Get your first check from Contrary to quit your job, skip an internship, or take time off of school. We're announcing our First Check Program, where 5 founders will receive up to $100k as an uncapped note to build companies. Apply here! airtable.com/shrkq9pKBdc2q8…
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Jul 1, 2020
Today we're announcing Contrary Talent, a program for the brightest builders nationwide. Through Contrary Talent, access mentorship from successful founders, get help landing the best startup roles, and raise funding for whatever you do next.
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Aug 23, 2021
Calling all builders, engineers, designers, investors - Venture Partner applications for 2021 are now open! If you're excited by investing in university startups, having an excuse to talk to smart people working on cool things, and being a part of an awesome community, read on!