Atlantic Labs

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Overview

Atlantic Labs is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven founders working on transformative technology ventures. The firm provides capital, strategic tools, and network access to support entrepreneurs across Europe and North America, with a focus on pre-seed and early-stage investments. Atlantic Labs has backed over 215 companies across diverse sectors including climate tech, digital health, AI and data, mobility, fintech, and industrial automation.

History

Founded in 2008 (with some sources indicating 2013 for formalized operations), Atlantic Labs established itself as a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. The firm has completed 175 total investments with 15 successful exits, building a portfolio that includes notable companies such as SoundCloud, GetYourGuide, Clue, Vimcar, and Cazoo. In 2021, Atlantic Labs launched FoodLabs as a dedicated food-focused investment arm. The firm closed Atlantic Labs 3 fund in March 2025, demonstrating continued fundraising activity and market presence.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Pre-Seed Investment Program	Early-stage capital for concept-stage startups	$25,000 - $500,000
Seed Stage Investment Program	Growth capital for validated early-stage companies	$100,000 - $2,500,000
Series A Investment Program	Expansion capital for scaling companies	$500,000 - $5,000,000
Strategic Advisory Services	Hands-on guidance and network access for portfolio companies	Included with investment
FoodLabs	Specialized investment focus on food and beverage technology	$25,000 - $5,000,000

Manufacturing

As a venture capital firm, Atlantic Labs does not manufacture physical products. The firm operates as an investment and advisory entity, providing capital and strategic support to portfolio companies that develop and manufacture their own products and services across various technology sectors.

Notable Products

SoundCloud Investment - Early backing of the audio streaming and music distribution platform that became a major player in independent music distribution
GetYourGuide Investment - Investment in the travel experiences and tours booking platform that scaled to become a leading European travel marketplace
Clue Investment - Support for the digital health company focused on menstrual cycle tracking and reproductive health
Cazoo Investment - Backing of the online used car marketplace that achieved significant scale in the European automotive e-commerce sector
FoodLabs Initiative - Dedicated investment arm launched in 2021 to support innovation in food technology and beverage sectors

Reputation

Atlantic Labs is recognized as a credible early-stage venture capital firm with a strong track record in the European startup ecosystem. The firm is respected for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but strategic guidance and network access to founders. Its diverse portfolio spanning climate tech, AI, digital health, and mobility demonstrates broad sector expertise. However, as a mid-sized VC firm with approximately €15 million in assets under management, it operates at a smaller scale compared to major European venture capital firms, which may limit its ability to lead larger funding rounds or provide the resources of top-tier investors.

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