Contrary
Syndicate · San Mateo, CA
Verified active in the last 12 monthsSEC-registered adviser
Investment syndicate based in San Mateo, CA. 2 deal vehicles (SPVs) filed with the SEC since Feb 2023.
“We combine technology and research to identify and invest in a small number of exceptional people and the companies they build.” (from the firm’s website)
- Stages
- Seed
- Typical check (est.)
- $775K–$2.95M
- Latest fund
- Undisclosed · Aug 2026
- Last verified activity
- Aug 2026
Focus
AI & MLCybersecurityRecent portfolio activity
Funds and vehicles on SEC file
- Aug 2026
Contrary XX, L.P.
Fund
- Jun 2025
Contrary Capital V, L.P.
Fund · $90.9M offering
- Jan 2025
Contrary Capital V-A, L.P.
Fund
- Jul 2023
Contrary Capital IV-A, L.P.
Fund
- Feb 2023
Contrary XVII, a series of Contrary Holdings, LLC
Deal vehicle · $781K offering
- Feb 2023
Contrary XVI, a series of Contrary Holdings, LLC
Deal vehicle · $2.94M offering
Sources
- SEC Form D: Contrary XX, L.P.Aug 25, 2026
- SEC Form D: Contrary XVII, a series of Contrary Holdings, LLCFeb 8, 2023
- SEC Form D: Contrary XVI, a series of Contrary Holdings, LLCFeb 3, 2023
- SEC adviser record: Contrary LLCJul 8, 2026
- Firm websiteOct 12, 2026
- SEC Form D: Contrary Capital V, L.P.Jun 18, 2025
- SEC Form D: Contrary Capital V-A, L.P.Jan 21, 2025
- SEC Form D: Contrary Capital IV-A, L.P.Jul 12, 2023
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