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Atomico

www.atomico.com

Atomico is a generalist technology investor partnering across verticals where they see the most ambitious founders building for positive outcomes. For them, mission alignment is the most important thing - they are not here to make incremental progress but to accelerate those who move the world forward.

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Investment Thesis

Atomico is built on the conviction that entrepreneurs are the ultimate gamechangers for positive transformation across society and economy. They believe exceptional companies can come from anywhere, not just Silicon Valley, and that profit and purpose are mutually reinforcing. The firm is dedicated to partnering with the world’s most ambitious, mission-driven founders using technology to rewire the world for the better, providing not just capital but deep operational expertise and support.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Founder-built firm: Founded by Niklas Zennström (Skype co-founder) and designed by founders for founders with founder DNA embedded in the organization
  • European roots with global reach: Established in 2006 to be the investor Europe's entrepreneurs needed, proving exceptional companies can emerge from Europe, not just Silicon Valley
  • Thematic investor approach: Organized around 13 human-centered areas of interest rather than traditional vertical categories (e.g., 'Empowered Individuals' and 'Digital Life & Play')
  • Conscious Scaling program: Unique sustainability initiative helping founders build enduring, category-winning businesses while being conscious about environmental, social, and governance impact
  • One Team approach: Collaborative structure where founders can access expertise from investors, operators, and specialists across the entire firm
  • Both venture and growth stages: Dedicated Venture team (Series A and occasional Seed) and specialized Growth team (Series B to pre-IPO)
  • Active value-add investor: Strong track record mentoring companies through scaling phases with hard-won experience from successful tech companies

Portfolio Highlights

Pomelo Care

Healthcare

Ankar

Enterprise Ai

Wonder Studios

Ai Media

ClaimSorted

Enterprise Ai

Stripe

Fintech

Klarna

Fintech

Supercell

Gaming

Skype

Communications

+ 31 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

24 Partners at Atomico

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