Atlas Venture

Atlas Venture is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1980. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors, with a strong emphasis on biotechnology and personalized medicine. Atlas Venture adopts a seed-led venture creation strategy, rigorously selecting opportunities to build scalable businesses. It typically invests between $0.25 million and $15 million per transaction, preferring to be a lead investor and to obtain board representation in its portfolio companies. The firm primarily focuses on startups in the United States and Europe, particularly in New England and the San Francisco Bay Area. Since its inception, Atlas Venture has managed over $2 billion in committed capital and has been involved in the creation and growth of numerous companies, with many achieving significant exits through acquisitions or public offerings. The firm has distinct teams dedicated to life sciences and technology investments, allowing for specialized attention in these dynamic fields.