About ATDC
ATDC, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 1980, is based in Atlanta, United States. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 9 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences. As of Jul 2026, ATDC has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Iconic Therapeutics, UserIQ and VTI. The program is backed by a team of 29 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $50K Grant (prize money) round in AvantiCure on Aug 12, 2019.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1980
Location
Atlanta, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Locations of Investment
ATDC's List of Top Investments
ATDC has a portfolio of 9 companies. Their most notable investments are in MapHabit and iVivity.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, HealthTech and 9 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by ATDC:Iconic Therapeutics is dedicated to translating an understanding of the role of Tissue Factor (TF) biology to new therapeutics for retinal disease and cancer. Its lead product candidate, ICON-1, is a novel fusion protein designed to address the basis of vision loss in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). When ICON-1 binds to cells that aberrantly overexpress TF, it signals the body’s immune system to remove the pathologic tissue, while leaving normal blood vessels and organ functions intact. The company is also investigating the ICON family of proteins in cancer and has initiated a research program in solid tumors.
Key facts about Iconic Therapeutics
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $105M
- Investors: HBM Healthcare Investments, Lundbeck Foundation and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 26, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired

2. UserIQ
Provider of tools for customer health predictions for customer success teams. It tracks and analyzes visitors in app behavior and creates automated interactions such as messages, special features, and offers, surveys and guided tours, based on customer behavior. Target users with segments based on behavior and persona by using psychographic data from CRM tools like Salesforce.
Key facts about UserIQ
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Dunwoody (United States)
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $9.65M
- Employee Count: 3 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Tech Square Ventures, Southeast Investor Group and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 15, 2021, $*****
3. VTI
Innovative eye care redefining vision with advanced contact lens technology. The company is dedicated to redefining vision care through revolutionary solutions for presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism. It designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes contact lenses globally, focusing on markets with high vision demands. The company fosters scientific advancement to improve human health and quality of life, promoting collaboration, respect, and integrity. It offers NaturalVue brand contact lenses, including enhanced multifocal and sphere options, indicated for daily wear to correct refractive ametropia. The company is committed to innovation and expanding its reach to address vision care needs worldwide.
Key facts about VTI
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Alpharetta (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5M
- Employee Count: 28 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Charter Life Sciences, ATDC and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 30, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
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4. MapHabit
MapHabit provides wearable devices with an app for people with mental disorders like Alzheimer's. It gives reminders and spoken commands. The app also has pictures, audio, & video.
Key facts about MapHabit
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 22 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: NIA, Georgia Research Alliance and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 06, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. iVivity
Key facts about iVivity
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Norcross (United States)
- Stage: Deadpooled
- Total Funding till date: $36M
- Employee Count: 14 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Kinetic Ventures, Grotech Ventures and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 27, 2006, $*****
ATDC's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
ATDC has invested in 9 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in AvantiCure and most recent follow-on round was in Biofisica.ATDC's Investments by Stage
ATDC has made 3 investments in Seed stage, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5M, 1 investment in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $50K, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $2.5M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $10M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 3 |
Series A | 2 |
Grant (prize money) | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
ATDC's Investments by Sector
ATDC has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, Blockchain - Industry Applications, EdTech and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 8 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Software companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
Life Sciences | 3 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 1 |
EdTech | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
ATDC's Investments by Geography
ATDC has made most investments in United States (8).ATDC's recent investments
ATDC has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by ATDC:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 12, 2019 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 8529 | - | |
Apr 13, 2019 | United States | Seed | 3106 | - | |
Apr 19, 2017 | United States | Series A | 7436 | - | |
Jan 07, 2009 | United States | Series B | 3687 | ||
Nov 11, 2008 | United States | Seed | 3244 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in ATDC's Portfolio
1 of ATDC's portfolio company became public - VTI. It got listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), in Mar 2017 at marketcap of $6.82MHere are ATDC's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 28, 2017 | 2008 | Seed | 2736 |
Acquired companies in ATDC's Portfolio
1 company from ATDC's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Iconic Therapeutics in Oct 2022 by Endpoint Health for $*****.Here are ATDC's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 04, 2022 | Jan 07, 2009 | Series B | 9064 |
Team profile of ATDC
ATDC has a team of 29 members including 6 Partners, 4 Venture Partners and 12 Principals located in India, United States and 1 more location. ATDC's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in ATDC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Stoughton | - | ||
Partner | Kollam | - | ||
Partner | Miami | - | ||
Partner | Surprise | - | ||
Partner | Brooklyn | - | ||
Partner | Tunisia | - | ||
Venture Partner | Atlanta | - | ||
Venture Partner | Atlanta | - | ||
Venture Partner | Atlanta | - | ||
Venture Partner | Atlanta | - | - | |
Principal | Thane | - |
Co-investors of ATDC
Over the past 20 years, 29 investors have co-invested in ATDC's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before ATDC: BIP Ventures, BLH Venture Partners and 11 others have invested in rounds before ATDC. There is 1 company where BIP Ventures has invested before ATDC and 1 company where BLH Venture Partners has invested before ATDC.
- Top Co-investors of ATDC: 5 investors entered a company along with ATDC. These include investors like The City of New Haven (1 company).
- Invested after ATDC: A total of 11 investors have invested in ATDC's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include HBM Healthcare Investments (1 company) and Lundbeck Foundation (1 company).
Recent News related to ATDC
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OmniSpeech joins Atlanta Technology Development Center as Accelerate Portfolio CompanyMetro Atlanta CEO•Jul 22, 2022•OmniSpeech, ATDC
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ATDC Names Caroline Ford as Investor Connect CatalystMetro Atlanta CEO•May 03, 2022•ATDC, Catalyst Connect
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Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Portfolio Companies Raise $50.6 Million in Investment Capital in First Half of 2017Press Release Rocket•Aug 05, 2017•ATDC
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Biofisica Obtains $2.3 Million in Financing From InvestorsPR Newswire•Apr 21, 2008•Biofisica, Novartis, ATDC, Unilever Ventures
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Georgia Venture PartnersGeorgia Venture Partners•Iconic Therapeutics, The City of New Haven, Elm Street Ventures, ATDC