“From our earliest days, the Atlas team understood our idea, recognized the challenges involved, and helped us devise and execute a plan to take advantage of the huge marketing opportunity before us. And they don’t just sit in on the sidelines waiting for success to arrive. They are continually offering ideas and introductions to support our shared goals. They offer smart, decisive guidance on our overall strategy while entrusting us with the day-to-day execution.”
Scott Schnell, President and CEO
VideoIQ

Technology Sector

Technology Portfolio Technology Team

Our technology team has invested in over 200 innovative and trend-setting companies.  We have helped build companies such as Business Objects, Element 14, Omnia Communications, OnDisplay, RightPoint Software, SpeechWorks, Trading Dynamics and Vermeer.

Our investments can be broadly categorized into:

  • Components, consisting of advanced building blocks based on technologies including silicon, MEMs, nanotechnology and new materials;

  • Systems, such as enterprise storage and security appliances, networking and wireless systems, alternative energy and cleantech, and consumer electronics devices that are created from components and software;

  • Software such as business applications, infrastructure, and tools. We also invest in software for vertical industries like communications, healthcare and consumer markets;

  • Services for businesses and consumers, typically on the Internet, and including eCommerce and digital media.
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