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Counterview Capital

Venture capital

New York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Counterview Capital partners with creative and unconventional founders building innovative technology products. The firm embraces a counter-view approach to venture capital, seeking founders who challenge the status quo and bring fresh perspectives to their markets.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew York

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
New York, US
Tracked investments
5

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Brian Rubenstein· Founder

Founder of Counterview Capital with over two decades of experience in analyzing, advising, and investing in private and public companies. Previously served as General Partner at Wheatley Partners, a technology-focused venture capital firm.

Evan Burnstein· Investment Team

Former founder and CEO of Wilbey, an event discovery and curation platform. Previously worked as an intellectual property and technology attorney at Skadden Arps, representing corporate clients.

What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×5Data & Infrastructure ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Crypto & Web3 ×1Developer Tools ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Retail Tech ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×2Finland×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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Memgraphmemgraph.ioin✓ verified

Memgraph develops a high-performance, in-memory graph database platform focused on graph computations on streaming data. The platform serves organizations across industries seeking advanced analytics capabilities formerly limited to large technology companies.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

DominikMarko

Aura Visionauravision.aiin𝕏

Aura Vision provides AI-powered in-store analytics software for retailers, using computer vision to count customers and estimate demographics from existing security camera footage. The solution helps retailers optimize store performance and customer experience across physical locations globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Jonathon Blok(Founder)inJaime Lomeli-Rodriguez(Founder/CTO)inDaniel(Co-founder)Jaime(Co-founder)

Gensyngensyn.ai

Gensyn provides decentralized infrastructure for AI models to train, verify, trade, and evolve using cryptographic verification and on-chain identity mechanisms. The platform creates a market where AI models are rewarded for accurate predictions, with Delphi serving as an information market where humans and AI agents trade predictions with on-chain settlement.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Pliablepliable.coin

Pliable is a data management and collaboration platform that helps teams clean, organize, and analyze data without requiring specialized technical expertise. It serves business teams and analysts who need reliable answers from their data without the overhead of traditional data engineering infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

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Seaberseaber.io

Seaber develops an AI-powered platform for maritime freight planning that integrates siloed data to help tanker and bulker shipping companies optimize vessel utilization, cargo matching, and fleet performance. The platform uses predictive analytics to reduce ballast voyages and environmental impact while improving profitability.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHelsinki, FI

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Counterview Capital invest at?
Counterview Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Counterview Capital focus on?
Counterview Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Counterview Capital located?
Counterview Capital is headquartered in New York, US.

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