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Contrarian Ventures — 2025 Investments

4 investments dated 2025 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Altrovealtrove.aiinPre-Seed · Oct 2025 · $10M

Altrove uses machine learning and AI combined with crystal simulation, high-throughput lab experimentation, and materials characterization to discover, synthesize, and scale novel materials as substitutes for vulnerable existing materials.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsParis, FR

Thibaud Martin(Founder)inJoonatan Laulainen(Founder)in

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)EmblemEntrepreneur FirstAlvenBpifranceFJ Labs

Bees & Bearsbeesandbears.cominSeed · Oct 2025 · $5M

Bees & Bears is a startup offering an installment-financing ("Ratenkauf") solution for energy-infrastructure and decarbonization projects, tracking the CO₂ footprint and savings of each financed installation.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintech

Franziska Kunz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel InvestExtantia CapitalUnruly Capital

Cariqacariqa.comin𝕏Seed · Jul 2025 · $5M

Cariqa operates a platform that connects EV charging operators and drivers directly, eliminating intermediaries to provide transparency and control in the charging market.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationSaaSBerlin, DE

Issam Tidjani(Founder)inStefano Bonetta(Founder)inTamara Ciullo(Founder)inMario La Pergola(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureGolden Egg Check Capital B.VPlug and Play VenturesTechstarsHatcher+Vento

Decadedecade.energyin𝕏Seed · Jul 2025 · $4M

Decade Energy provides electrification solutions for mobility and fleet depots, including grid upgrades, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and energy optimization software.

BiotechCleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationMountain View, US

Devin Scannell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alejandro Ortega Peniche(Founder)inBrian Naughton(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandre Cleret(Founder)Carl Magnus Norden(Founder)Casper Norden(Founder)

Co-investorsEiffel Investment GroupSET VenturesAmplify PartnersAnanda Impact Ventures

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.