
Atlantic Bridge
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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