About Atomico
Atomico is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Sep 2026, Atomico is an active investor, having invested in 212 companies, with 14 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series D round of CADDi Overall, Atomico portfolio has seen 26 unicorns, 7 IPOs and 54 acquisitions including key companies like Compass, Lime and Klarna. A lot of funds co-invest with Atomico, with names like Sequoia Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Atomico has team of 41 people including 11 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 5 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Atomico's List of Top Investments
Atomico has a portfolio of 212 companies, including 26 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Pelago and Wellhub.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, United States, Germany and 21 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by Atomico:1. Stripe
Provider of financial infrastructure solutions for revenue growth and payment processing. It offers tools designed for individual or combined use to grow businesses. These tools enable payment acceptance and optimisation globally, both online and in person. The company facilitates various billing models and provides access to borderless money movement. It also offers resources for startups and platforms to build and scale their operations.
Key facts about Stripe
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series I
- Total Funding till date: $9.81B
- Employee Count: 16,918 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Silver Lake and 135 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Apr 08, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Compass
Real estate company that helps people buy, sell, and rent homes and apartments. The platform enables users to own a property by discovering properties to seal the deal. Users can browse listings and schedule viewings via the app. The apps are available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Compass
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.51B
- Employee Count: 35,411 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Flying Cow Ventures and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jan 16, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Lime
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooter. The platform enables users to find the nearest available scooter and start the ride by scanning their QR code or access code. Users should provide rider details, payment details, location, and more for book the scooter. It offers features like variant payment options, and more. At the end of the ride, users can park the vehicle at their legal locations. Their mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices
Key facts about Lime
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.4B
- Employee Count: 2,798 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Star Tech NG and 99 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Klarna
Developer of an online platform for point-of-sale financing. It enables users to purchase products within the partnered merchant network and split the cost of the purchase from the stores into interest-free payments and also works in-store. It also enables users to make instalment payments by credit or debit cards on retail purchases, receive price changes, and deal alerts. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Klarna
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.19B
- Employee Count: 4,634 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Silver Lake, equitywestsecurities.com and 139 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 21, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Hinge Health
Provider of virtual physical therapy and digital pain care solutions. It offers personalized care combining expert clinical care and advanced technology. The platform includes exercise demonstrations, personalized goal setting, and communication with a care team. A women's pelvic health program is also available, addressing various needs throughout a woman's life. The company aims to improve mobility, aid injury recovery, and prepare patients for surgery.
Key facts about Hinge Health
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $854M
- Employee Count: 1,736 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Atomico, Vitruvian Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Oct 22, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Atomico's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Atomico has invested in 212 companies over the last 19 years, with an average of 12 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 20 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 15 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in The Exploration and most recent follow-on round was in CADDi.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 10 | 5 | 15 |
2025 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
2024 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
2023 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
2022 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
2021 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
2020 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
2019 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
2018 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
2017 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
Atomico's Investments by Stage
Atomico has made 67 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.7M, 50 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $5.75M and 37 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $60.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 67 |
Seed | 50 |
Series B | 37 |
Series C | 13 |
Series D | 5 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Atomico's Investments by Sector
Atomico has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, Vertical SaaS and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 199 Tech companies, 129 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 118 Software companies and at least 95 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 87 |
Consumer | 44 |
High Tech | 36 |
Vertical SaaS | 27 |
FinTech | 21 |
Others | 218 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Atomico's Investments by Geography
Atomico has made most investments in United Kingdom (52), followed by United States where it has made 49 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 52 |
United States | 49 |
Germany | 21 |
Netherlands | 7 |
Sweden | 7 |
Others | 42 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Atomico's recent investments
Atomico has made 15 investments in 2026 so far. CADDi and The Exploration are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Atomico:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 16, 2026 | United States | Series D | 8655 | ||
Sep 08, 2026 | Germany | Series C | 5943 | ||
Aug 20, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2344 | [+4] | |
Aug 12, 2026 | United States | Series C | 4165 | [+10] | |
Jul 15, 2026 | Sweden | Series C | 7799 |
Unicorns in Atomico's Portfolio
Atomico has 26 unicorns in its portfolio - CodeRabbit, PhysicsX, Pomelo Care and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is CodeRabbit. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Atomico's portfolio:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | AI powered code review platform | 2023 | San Francisco | Series C | cwczvvz | ||
64 | Developer of artificial intelligence software for complex industrial engineering workflows | 2020 | London | Series C | kcfducb | ||
72 | Provider of virtual medical care focused on maternal and women’s health | 2020 | New York City | Series C | kxfvv{d | ||
70 | Provider of a no-code website builder with integrated content management | 2014 | Amsterdam | Series D | {zlbjkq | ||
65 | Provider of personalized dietary counseling services through a registered dietitian network | 2021 | New York City | Series C | ftwcbsg |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Atomico's Portfolio
7 of Atomico's portfolio companies have become public. Lime got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jul 2026 at marketcap of $1.6B and Klarna got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $15.1B.Here are Atomico's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 02, 2018 | Series C | 1427 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | Mar 14, 2014 | Series D | 6016 | |
May 22, 2025 | Jul 24, 2017 | Series A | 6591 | |
Oct 08, 2021 | Oct 08, 2014 | Series C | 8537 | |
Sep 07, 2021 | Dec 05, 2016 | Series A | 3991 |
Acquired companies in Atomico's Portfolio
54 companies from Atomico's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was LEVY Health in Jul 2026 by Onto Fertility for $*****.Here are Atomico's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 09, 2026 | - | - | 2852 | |
Jun 02, 2026 | Jul 13, 2021 | Seed | 4400 | |
Jan 15, 2026 | - | - | 8382 | |
Dec 16, 2025 | Sep 03, 2017 | Series B | 7022 | |
Nov 12, 2025 | Oct 13, 2020 | Series A | 8703 |
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Team profile of Atomico
Atomico has a team of 41 members including 11 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 15 Principals located in United Kingdom, France and 3 more locations. Atomico's team sits on the board of 5 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Atomico:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | Hinge Health, Bitmovin and 2 more | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | Luxembourg | - | - |
Co-investors of Atomico
Over the past 19 years, 1496 investors have co-invested in Atomico's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Atomico: Europa, Y Combinator and 542 others have invested in rounds before Atomico. There are 11 companies where Europa has invested before Atomico and 10 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Atomico.
- Top Co-investors of Atomico: 438 investors entered a company along with Atomico. These include investors like Sequoia Capital (7 companies).
- Invested after Atomico: A total of 514 investors have invested in Atomico's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (5 companies), Endeavor (5 companies) and Baillie Gifford (5 companies).
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PhysicsX raises £225m to accelerate AI for industrial engineeringUKTN•Jun 09, 2026•July Fund, Siemens, NGP, Temasek and 8 others
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PhysicsX raises $135M Series B led by Atomico for AI in industrial engineeringTech Funding News•Jun 08, 2026•PhysicsX, Atomico, Siemens, Applied Materials and 5 others
