Tech Company Financing Transactions
Contra Funding Round
Contra closed a $14.5 million Series A funding round on 2/25/2021. Investors included Unusual Ventures, Atelier Ventures and Cowboy Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
2/25/2021
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$14,500,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The cash will be used to increase the speed in which it can ship features, as well as build out an ambassador program, in which it will pay users $1,000 a month to test out the product and support the shift to independent work.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
2829 California St. 7
San Francisco, CA 94115
USA
San Francisco, CA 94115
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Contra is a professional network for the independent digital workforce. Digital professionals use Contra to create stunning visual profiles, earn money commission-free, and build high-quality professional communities and referral networks. Contra was started by a group of independents who were tired of existing professional networks that are blind to the needs of digital professionals.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Huffman
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