Atlas Venture

Atlas Venture is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1980. The firm specializes in creating and investing in biotech startup companies, primarily in the life sciences sector, and emphasizes a seed-led venture creation strategy. Atlas Venture focuses on identifying and nurturing promising entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses that can deliver significant value. The firm has a history of successful investments, with a portfolio that includes over 350 companies across various countries, resulting in numerous acquisitions and public offerings. Atlas Venture typically invests between $500,000 and $5 million in its early-stage ventures, and its investment team consists of experienced operating executives and venture capitalists. The firm has established separate teams dedicated to life sciences and technology, with the life sciences group retaining the Atlas name.