Scout ProgramAtomico’s invitation-only program for experienced European founders, operators, and ecosystem participants to make early-stage investments.
Atomico
Atomico is a European venture capital firm based in London, with additional offices in Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, and Luxembourg. The firm partners with technology entrepreneurs to drive transformative changes across various sectors.
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Overview
Atomico is a venture capital firm founded in 2006, headquartered in London, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, and Luxembourg. The firm focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs who leverage technology to create transformative changes across multiple sectors, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise AI, and more. Atomico invests in companies at various stages, from early-stage (Series A and Seed) to pre-IPO (Series B and beyond), emphasizing mission alignment and support for founders committed to making significant positive impacts. Notable portfolio companies include DeepL, Hinge Health, and Klarna.
Focus
Atomico invests in technology companies across multiple sectors, including Digital Infrastructure & Cybersecurity, Enterprise AI & Automation, Digital Work, Frontier Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, Future Finance, Mobility, and Agritech. The firm engages with companies at various stages, from early-stage (Series A and Seed) to pre-IPO (Series B and beyond).
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Atomico provides strategic support and resources to its portfolio companies, helping them scale and achieve their mission-driven goals.
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What are Atomico's investment criteria?
Atomico invests in technology companies across various sectors, focusing on transformative ideas and founders capable of global execution. They typically engage with startups from Series A through growth stages.
How can startups apply or pitch to Atomico?
Startups can reach out via email at contact@atomico.com. It is advisable to include a detailed pitch deck outlining the business model, market opportunity, and team background.
What makes Atomico different from other venture capital firms?
Atomico is founded by Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom and has a team with extensive experience from leading tech companies. This background provides unique insights and operational support to portfolio companies.
What is Atomico's geographic scope?
Atomico exclusively invests in European-founded companies, leveraging its deep understanding of the European tech landscape.
What is Atomico's typical check size?
Atomico typically invests between $10 million and $50 million in its portfolio companies.
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Atomico includes Raycast in its official Partnerships company directory.
Source: Atomico Partnerships directoryAtomico includes PhysicsX in its official Partnerships company directory.
Source: Atomico Partnerships directoryAtomico includes Mews in its official Partnerships company directory.
Source: Atomico Partnerships directoryAtomico describes Growth Acceleration as its operational platform for helping portfolio founders scale internationally.
Source: Atomico official profile evidenceAtomico's official twentieth-anniversary timeline dates the firm's founding to 2006.
Source: Atomico official profile evidencePitchBook's public Atomico preview lists PhysicsX with deal date 2026-07-30.
Source: Atomico (UK) Partners investment portfolio | PitchBook
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