
Atlantic Labs
Description
Atlantic Labs is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, known for its dual approach as both a venture builder and a traditional investor. Founded by Christophe Maire, the firm has established itself as a significant player in the European startup ecosystem, particularly within the deep tech and B2B sectors. They primarily focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, often taking an active role in company creation from the ground up within their Berlin campus, leveraging their extensive network and operational expertise.
The firm's investment thesis spans a wide array of cutting-edge technologies and industries, including artificial intelligence, SaaS, future of work solutions, health tech, climate tech, fintech, and mobility. Atlantic Labs is distinguished by its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and access to a robust ecosystem of founders and industry experts. This model allows them to cultivate innovative ventures from nascent ideas into scalable businesses. Over its operational history, Atlantic Labs has successfully launched and invested in more than 100 companies, demonstrating a consistent track record of identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.
For initial investments, Atlantic Labs typically deploys first checks ranging from approximately $540,000 to $1,620,000, corresponding to €500,000 to €1,500,000. While they focus on early rounds, they also participate in follow-on funding for their portfolio companies as they progress to Series A and beyond. Their commitment to fostering innovation and providing comprehensive support makes them a highly sought-after partner for European founders looking to build transformative technology companies. The firm's deep operational involvement and strategic focus on complex, impactful technologies underscore its unique position in the venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Atlantic Labs has backed more than 226 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 110 rounds, about 49% of its total and boasts 29 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Apps.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Pre Seed (20%)
- Series A (18%)
- Series B (6%)
- Angel (4%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series C (2%)
Country Focus
- Germany (80%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- United States (4%)
- Denmark (1%)
- Hungary (1%)
- France (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Sweden (1%)
- Austria (1%)
- Liechtenstein (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Apps
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Recruiting
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