ATOMICO (UK) PARTNERS LLP

Thesis

Atomico is a European venture capital firm founded in 2006, headquartered in London with offices in Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm. They focus on investing in disruptive technology companies with global ambitions, particularly those emerging from Europe. Their investment thesis is founder-centric, emphasizing the transformative potential of technology. Key sectors include artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, sustainability solutions, enterprise software, digital infrastructure, and industrial automation. Atomico partners with ambitious founders leveraging technology for significant impact. They employ a dual-fund structure: Atomico Venture VI ($485M) for early-stage (Series A, occasional seed) and Atomico Growth VI ($754M) for later-stage (Series B to pre-IPO). They also invest in other early-stage VC funds. Geographically, they have a strong pan-European focus with global reach, having invested in over 155 companies across 15 European countries. The firm manages approximately $4.7 billion in AUM. Typical check sizes range from $5 million to $20 million for Series A and beyond, with some sources indicating $10 million to $50 million for Series A through growth equity. Historically, Series A checks were $3 million to $10 million. They occasionally participate in larger deals via their Growth funds.

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