Atlantic

Atlantic is a Europe-focused venture capital firm investing at pre-seed and first-round stages. The firm positions itself as a lead investor from the outset, backing founders exploring ideas that may not fit established venture categories. Its stated approach prioritizes speed and conviction over consensus-driven decision-making.

The firm's investment thesis spans eight sectors: AI & Compute, Industrial & Robotics, Energy & Climate, Space & Security, Future of Work, Consumer, Digital Health, and Fintech & Proptech. Atlantic describes its mission as turning what is currently unknown into what becomes inevitable, focusing on founders at the earliest stages of company formation.

Post-investment, Atlantic provides hands-on operational support, with particular emphasis on hiring and follow-on fundraising. The firm commits as a lead investor from the beginning of its relationships with portfolio companies, aiming to be the first institutional capital deployed in its target deals.