# Contra: Information technology & services, San Francisco, United States

> Contra: Contra is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that operates a commission-free freelance network designed for independent...

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# Contra

Contra is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that operates a commission-free freelance network designed for independent professionals, creatives, and freelancers.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Information technology & services San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 1,100 1,000+ people
- **Funding reported:** $45M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Nov 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Contra has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Contra

Contra is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that operates a commission-free freelance network designed for independent professionals, creatives, and freelancers.

The platform allows users to retain 100% of their earnings by eliminating transaction fees typically associated with traditional freelance marketplaces. Contra aims to empower independent workers by providing essential tools to launch and grow their freelance careers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including a digital portfolio builder, client discovery tools, and business management features such as built-in contracts and payment processing. Contra also fosters a community where professionals can connect and refer clients to one another. With approximately $45.75 million in funding and a growing team, Contra is positioned as a valuable resource for both freelancers and businesses seeking flexible talent solutions.

## What company datasets say Contra raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$45M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$30M**

Last round date **Nov 2021**

Investors listed **13**

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Hustle Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hustle-fund)
- [Unusual Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/unusual-ventures)
- [Atelier Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/atelier)
- [PeopleTech Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/peopletech-partners)
- [Festina](https://millionrounds.com/fund/festina)

Each firm lists Contra on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

marketing strategy freelance talent marketplace three.js project tracking consultative hiring freelancer project management admin tools for freelancers customer engagement freelancer management software project management typescript marketing freelancer-client messaging commission-free growth in freelancing contractor hiring

Built with from their website

Google Cloud CDN Backbone.js Atlassian PWA Paypal Google Cloud Framer Linkedin Insight Tag GitHub Cloudflare DNS

+8 more

Google Workspace CloudFlare Yandex Mail Viewport Meta Element UI HTTP/3 Hubspot Cloudflare Browser Insights

- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 519290, 561311, SIC 7375
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $100K a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/contra-c6fd5682db)

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