Contrary Capital

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Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$287 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Contrary Capital is a talent and research-driven investment firm based in the United States. Founded by Eric Tarczynski, the firm focuses on identifying and investing in a select group of entrepreneurs and companies at various stages, from seed to scale. The team includes key figures such as Eric Tarczynski as Founder and Managing Partner, Kyle Harrison as General Partner, and Jen Yang-Wong serving as Chief Operating Officer. Their approach is distinguished by a strong emphasis on in-depth research and alignment with entrepreneurial talent.

The firm invests across a range of sectors including Biotechnology, Financial Services, Security, Industrial, and Medical Devices. Contrary Capital's investment strategy spans seed to late-stage ventures with investments typically in the $1-5 million range. They have a presence across North America and maintain a network of venture partners to further their reach and capabilities.

Notable investments by Contrary Capital include companies like Hallow - meditation app, Alloy - identity verification platform, and Anduril - defense technology. These investments demonstrate the firm's focus on innovative companies with strong growth potential across diverse industries.

Industry

Aerospace Automotive Biotechnology Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Security Software HealthTech SaaS Robotics Energy

Contrary Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Contrary Capital Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$20 M	October 2021
Contrary Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Robotics SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$75 M	March 2022

Contacts

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FAQs about Contrary Capital

Is Contrary Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Contrary Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Contrary Capital located?

Contrary Capital is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Contrary Capital founded?

Contrary Capital was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Contrary Capital invest in?

Contrary Capital invests in companies and startups in Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Security, Software, HealthTech, SaaS, Robotics, Energy.

What is Contrary Capital geographical focus of investments?

Contrary Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Contrary Capital typically invest in?

Contrary Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Contrary Capital investment?

Contrary Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Contrary Capital?

Contrary Capital has around $287m assets under management.

When was Contrary Capital last fund created?

Contrary Capital last fund was created/launched in 2022-03-09

What are the contacts of Contrary Capital?

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