Atomico (UK) Partners LLP is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Niklas Zennström, co-founder of Skype and Kazaa. Unlike traditional lobbying firms, Atomico operates primarily as an international investment and venture capital entity focusing on disruptive technology companies. It aims to help such companies scale globally and become leaders within their categories. Atomico has invested in more than 155 companies worldwide across sectors such as industrial automation, internet infrastructure, security, and next-generation food technologies.
Atomico is distinguished by its founder-built culture and a mission-driven approach emphasizing support for ambitious technology entrepreneurs who aim to create substantial societal impact. They emphasize conscious scaling that balances rapid growth with sustainability and inclusiveness, aligning with a broader vision of reshaping the technology ecosystem in Europe and beyond for the better. The firm manages multi-billion dollar funds and partners with entrepreneurs from early venture rounds through pre-IPO stages.
Though primarily an investment firm, Atomico is registered in the EU Transparency Register, possibly related to its increasingly strategic role interfacing with European policy environments that affect technology sectors. The firm’s activities not only include funding startups but also produce influential ecosystem reports such as the annual State of European Tech Report, contributing to policymaking and industry analysis.
Atomico’s registered office is at 29 Rathbone Street, London, UK. Their lobbying activities, as per EU transparency, likely focus on technology policy, innovation funding frameworks, and digital market regulations, reflecting their mission of supporting technology-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems in Europe. The firm operates with a global network of affiliated partners and angel investors and has progressively increased its financial commitments to various tech funds over the years.
