Observed Signal · Sep 9, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Atomico Raises $1.24B in Two New Funds
Atomico, the pan-European venture capital firm founded by Skype's Niklas Zennström, has announced two new funds totalling $1.24 billion. This includes a $754 million growth fund (Atomico Growth VI) for Series B to pre-IPO companies, and a $485 million early-stage fund (Atomico Venture VI) for Series A and seed investments. The raise represents a 50% increase over its previous $820 million fund. The firm has made over 155 investments across Europe, with 1 in 6 portfolio companies valued above $1 billion. The new funds have already been deployed across 21 investments. This capital injection highlights the growing strength of Europe's technology ecosystem.
Major European VC fundraise signals strong investment environment, providing capital for tech startups including AdTech/MarTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Atomico raised $1.24 billion in two new funds.
- The funds are Atomico Growth VI ($754 million) and Atomico Venture VI ($485 million).
- This represents a 50% increase from the previous $820 million fund.
- Atomico has made over 155 investments across 15 European countries.
- 1 in 6 of Atomico's portfolio companies is valued over $1 billion.
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