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Backwards Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund founded by Chris Zarou, based in the United States. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting outlier companies before they gain widespread recognition. They manage a portfolio of 11 companies.
Backwards Capital invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including technology and consumer brands. The firm participates in funding rounds from pre-seed to Series A, aiming to provide value-added support alongside capital. Chris Zarou's expertise in spotting talent and emerging trends informs their investment strategy.
Notable companies in Backwards Capital's portfolio include Logic, a rapper and entrepreneur; MAdhappy, co-founded by Peiman Raf; Nucleus, founded by Kian Sadeghi; Underdog Fantasy, co-founded by Jeremy Levine; and Conduit Commerce, co-founded by Rohan Shah. Other portfolio companies include Siegelman Stable, Type Five, Reclip, Order.co, Babylon Biosciences, and Hypercard.
Chris Zarou is the founder and a key partner at Backwards Capital, known for his expertise in identifying emerging trends and talent across various sectors.
Submit your pitch through their form at backwardscapital.com.
Yes, Backwards Capital often leads funding rounds, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and alignment with their investment thesis.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly available.
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