"Atlas Venture has been invaluable partner in helping us grow our overall business. As a board member and user of our products, Atlas proactively introduces us to prospective customers and business partners. Atlas’ deep commitment to our vision and brand makes them a trusted advisor and partner, and I look forward to our continued relationship as we grow the leading software company in enterprise rights management.”
Michael Ruffolo, President and CEO
Liquid Machines

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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