Atlas Venture

Investor type

VC

Founded

1980

AUM

-

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Atlas Venture is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1980. The firm focuses on investing in biotechnology companies and has a team of 74 professionals, including 12 partners. Atlas Venture is known for its deep industry expertise and emphasis on company creation, supporting innovative biotech startups from the earliest stages.

The firm primarily invests in the biotechnology sector, with a focus on life sciences and health. Atlas Venture typically invests in Seed and Series A rounds, with an average check size of $500K to $1M. The firm is active in the United States and has a significant number of investments and exits, including 4 unicorns, 33 IPOs, and 159 acquisitions.

Notable portfolio companies include DraftKings - a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, AOL - a global media technology company, and Patreon - a membership platform for creators. Other investments include Ethyreal Bio, Q32 Bio, and Obsidian Therapeutics, showcasing Atlas Venture's commitment to advancing biotechnology and healthcare innovation.

Industry

Healthcare Services Biotechnology Life Sciences

Contacts

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Jason Rhodes Partner
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Michael Gladstone Partner
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FAQs about Atlas Venture

Atlas Venture is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Atlas Venture is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Atlas Venture was founded in 1980.
Atlas Venture invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Life Sciences.
Atlas Venture invests in companies and startups in North America.
Atlas Venture invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Atlas Venture usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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