Atento Capital
www.atentocapital.comAtento invests across diverse industries with particular emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs from underserved geographies (especially Latin America and the US Heartland) and backing science-based/deep tech startups. They have deployed $500M+ across 66 companies and 35 funds, with a stated focus on helping founders navigate scaling and commercialization.
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Atento Capital’s investment philosophy centers on identifying and unlocking ‘unsung potential in entrepreneurs everywhere’ by providing access to financial, human, and social capital. They take a hands-on, relationship-driven approach that goes beyond capital deployment—leveraging extensive experience and deep networks to provide founders with tailored guidance on growth challenges and sustainable business models. The firm believes in democratizing access to venture capital by supporting talented entrepreneurs who may be overlooked by traditional VC ecosystems.
What Sets Them Apart
- Geographically diverse approach—rooted in Tulsa, Oklahoma with offices across 15+ cities globally, deliberately investing in 'flyover states' and overlooked regions
- GridX to Tulsa flagship program specifically designed to recruit international deep-tech talent to establish US headquarters in Tulsa
- Active ecosystem builder—founder Michael Basch has been instrumental in creating 9+ major Tulsa initiatives including Atlas School, Build in Tulsa, Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs, and GridX to Tulsa
- Focus on deep tech and science-based startups with commercialization-ready products
- Partnership with George Kaiser Family Foundation to facilitate founder relocation to Tulsa
- Emphasis on human migration as a catalyst for investment opportunities and economic growth
Portfolio Highlights
19Days
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Access Optics
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April
Fintech
Arbit
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Assembly OSM
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B2B Reviews
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Between
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Billion Minds
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+ 49 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
6 Partners at Atento Capital
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