Atairos

Q: When was Atairos last fund created?

Atairos last fund was created/launched in 2016-06-30.

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2016

AUM

$6 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Atairos is an independent strategic investment company headquartered in New York and Philadelphia, established in 2016. It was founded with support from strategic partners such as Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Michael J. Angelakis serves as the Chairman & CEO. The firm focuses on building long-term partnerships and offers a unique blend of active strategic partnership and patient, long-term capital, which differentiates it from other investment firms.

Atairos invests in growth-oriented businesses across various sectors including Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, and Transportation, among others. While specific check sizes and stages are not explicitly mentioned, the firm's broad approach suggests it provides flexible financing tailored to the unique needs of its partner companies. Atairos manages over $6 billion in equity capital, allowing for strategic investments in a diverse set of companies.

Notable investments by Atairos include companies across different sectors; however, specific names or descriptions of partner companies were not detailed on the website. The firm is known for its disciplined and flexible investment strategy, aiming to add value to its companies through strategic insight and financial expertise.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Agriculture Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other SaaS Software Transportation Consumer Products Technology

Atairos Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Atairos Strategic Partners	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Technology	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$8000 M	June 2016

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FAQs about Atairos

Is Atairos a venture capital or private equity firm?

Atairos is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Atairos located?

Atairos is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Atairos founded?

Atairos was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Atairos invest in?

Atairos invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Agriculture, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, SaaS, Software, Transportation, Consumer Products, Technology.

What is Atairos geographical focus of investments?

Atairos invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Atairos typically invest in?

Atairos invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Atairos investment?

Atairos usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Atairos?

Atairos has around $6 000m assets under management.

When was Atairos last fund created?

Atairos last fund was created/launched in 2016-06-30

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