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Atlantic Bridge

Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin

Description

Atlantic Bridge is a prominent European-headquartered growth equity technology fund with a significant global footprint, maintaining offices in key technology hubs including Dublin, London, Munich, Paris, Palo Alto, and Beijing. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth technology companies that have achieved product-market fit and are poised for international expansion. Their investment strategy is deeply rooted in identifying and nurturing businesses within the deep tech sector, encompassing areas such as enterprise software, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. They typically target companies with established revenue streams seeking capital for scaling operations, market penetration, and strategic acquisitions.

The firm manages over $1 billion in assets across multiple funds, demonstrating substantial capacity for significant investments. For instance, their Atlantic Bridge Growth Equity Fund II, which closed at €180 million (approximately $195 million USD) in 2022, is specifically mandated to invest in European and US technology companies. This fund, like others in their portfolio, focuses on providing growth capital to support companies in their next phase of development, often facilitating their entry into new geographies or expansion of product lines. Atlantic Bridge leverages its extensive network and operational expertise to assist portfolio companies with global scaling, talent acquisition, and strategic partnerships.

Atlantic Bridge's approach is highly collaborative, working closely with management teams to accelerate growth and maximize shareholder value. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of innovative companies that have demonstrated strong technological differentiation and market potential. The firm's commitment to fostering technological innovation and global expansion has positioned it as a key player in the growth equity landscape, particularly for companies looking to bridge the gap between regional success and global leadership. They are known for their long-term perspective and ability to provide follow-on funding to support their portfolio companies through various growth stages.

Investor Profile

Atlantic Bridge has backed more than 136 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 56 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 32 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Ireland, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $32M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Seed (15%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series F (1%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (51%)
  • Ireland (27%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • Switzerland (1%)
  • Spain (1%)
  • Sweden (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • France (1%)
  • Luxembourg (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Information Technology
  • Semiconductor
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Mobile
  • Cyber Security
  • Big Data
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Atlantic Bridge frequently co-invest with?

Act Venture Capital
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 11
Dell Technologies Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
Furthr VC
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 5
Redline Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 4
Elkstone Capital Partners
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 6
Enterprise Ireland
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 22
Two Bear Capital
North America, Montana, United States, Whitefish
Co-Investments: 6
True Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 13
Khosla Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Atlantic Bridge often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
FC
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
SS
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 1
WD
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
TB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Atlantic Bridge?

Output Sports

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Output Sports operates as a sports tech start-up.

SportsTest and Measurement
SeedJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,800,000
Insight Terra

London, England, United Kingdom

Insight Terra is a platform that helps in real-time monitoring and risk management of mine tailings and water.

AnalyticsInternet of ThingsRisk ManagementSoftware
Series AJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Mitiga

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Mitiga is cloud and SaaS security startup that provides advanced cloud threat detection, incident response, and investigation solutions.

Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySaaS
Series BJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Mindgard

London, England, United Kingdom

Mindgard empowers enterprise security teams to deploy AI and GenAI securely.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber Security
Series UnknownDec 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,169,852
LaNua Medical

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

LaNua Medical is a medical device company that develops disruptive image-guided technologies.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
SeedDec 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,284,131
Luminate Medical

Galway, Galway, Ireland

Luminate Medical develops a medical device designed to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Series ADec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Selector

Santa Clara, California, United States

Selector is a software company that provides an AIOps platform for operational intelligence.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data VisualizationInfrastructureMachine LearningSoftware
Series BNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
Insight Terra

London, England, United Kingdom

Insight Terra is a platform that helps in real-time monitoring and risk management of mine tailings and water.

AnalyticsInternet of ThingsRisk ManagementSoftware
Series AAug 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,450,000
Trustap

Cork, Cork, Ireland

Trustap is an online payment platform for buyers and sellers to transact safely without the risk of being scammed.

E-CommerceFinTechMobile PaymentsPaymentsTransaction Processing
Series AJul 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,498,550
Vertigenius

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Vertigenius designs and deploys customized exercises using an easy-to-use clinician portal.

FitnessHealth CareWellness
SeedMay 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,256,839