Atas VC
Venture capitalActively deployingSanta Monica · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Atas VC focuses on investing in the future of traditional industries, backing companies that address problems affecting the majority of Americans rather than a narrow tech elite. The firm looks for founders solving real problems with real technology built for real people, with investment pillars including the evolution of energy and American necessities. Its portfolio spans sectors such as energy, mining, and wireless spectrum, typically at the pre-seed and early stages.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 14 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Deep Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Energy ×3Hardware ×3Space Tech ×3Climate Tech ×2
HQs:United States×7Canada×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Airbase develops intelligence and data products for aerospace, defense, and related sectors, built by technical operators with backgrounds in satellite imaging, orbital missions, and deep tech.
Deep TechDefense TechGovTechSaaSSpace TechNew York, US
Ari Rosner(CEO)inMillen Anand(CTO)in
PartnerAndrew Chan· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAkkadian VenturesGoldman SachsMenlo VenturesSQUADRA VENTURES
Auriga develops electromagnetic launch technology used for ground-based hypersonic testing, deployment of unmanned systems and effectors, missile defense interceptors without rocket motors, and responsive launch to low Earth orbit.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityKern Venture GroupNew North VenturesOTB VenturesSeraphim SpaceTrucks VC+5 more
BarrelRM is a contract beverage manufacturer offering turnkey production for spirits and ready-to-drink/ready-to-serve products, including private label development, compliance, bottling, and distribution.
Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechTorrance, US
Sean Benjamin Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)inAllan Thomas Evans(Executive Officer, Director)
Builders VC is a venture capital firm run by operators and investors that backs founders solving complex, mission-critical problems in sectors dominated by legacy systems.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningB2B Marketplaces
Co-investorsStartup TNT
Collide provides an AI automation platform for oil and gas operators that indexes company data and automates complex operational workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHouston, US
Co-investorsMercury Fund
Ethos Space develops technology to build and operate spaceports and infrastructure on the Moon using in-situ lunar resources, including construction material (Durandal), onsite propellant production (Prometheus), and materials for space-based data centers.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ross Centers(Founder/CEO)inBrogan BamBrogan(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)AIR CapitalCosmic Venture PartnersVibe CapitalY Combinator
GPTZero develops AI detection technology to identify artificially generated text, serving over 10 million users across education, publishing, and enterprise sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareNew York, US
Alexander Cui(Cofounder)Edward Tian(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsFootworkNeoReach CapitalUncork CapitalAlt Capital
Co-investorsPJCSarah SmithTrust Fund
JoulesAI develops autonomous, reinforcement-learning AI agents for the grid edge, orchestrating energy, carbon, and resiliency across data centers, airports, campuses, and industrial facilities.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergy
PartnerAndrew Chan· solo GP
Kintsugi is an API-first platform that uses voice biomarkers in speech to detect and prioritize mental health signals in real time, integrating with call centers, telehealth systems, and remote patient monitoring apps.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health
Grace Chang(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsFocal Ventures
Noteworthy AI helps electric utilities prevent wildfires by identifying and addressing equipment failures on distribution infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTStamford, US
Christopher Ricciuti(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Ricciuti(Founder)inNathan Schmidt(Director)
BoardMichael Jackson(Director)inDeborah Caplan(Director)
Co-investorsBoro CapitalCity LightConnecticut InnovationsKeiki CapitalTechstarsWestchester Angels+1 more
Physics-based battery for large-scale energy storage.
Co-investorsJuniperVoLo Earth Ventures
Riot Ventures is a venture capital firm whose portfolio spans companies working on defense AI, space and satellite systems, nuclear and geothermal energy, robotics, logistics, and enterprise software.
Co-investorsLevel Ventures
Stratum.ai develops machine learning solutions for mining operations to address operational challenges and inefficiencies.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechToronto, CA
Daniel Mogilny(Founder)inFarzi Yusufali(Founder)inDanial(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsJ17 CapitalTwo Small Fish VenturesY Combinator
URSA Mining builds autonomous equipment and earth-moving systems for the mining industry, with software that tracks material movement, stockpile balances, and grade control from pit to destination.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsWestlake Village, US
Johann Dias(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAndrew Chan· solo GP
Co-investorsE1 Ventures
Veridian provides software consulting to modernize investment processes for family offices, venture capital, and private equity firms.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Zinite develops thin-film transistor technology that can be built along the z-axis to enable 3D chips for the semiconductor industry.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEthos Space Resources · ycombinator.com · Aug 25, 2026
GPTZero ↗︎ · techbuzz.ai · Jun 23, 2026
Collide ↗︎ · techfundingnews.com · Apr 14, 2026
Airbase · telemetry.today · Mar 27, 2026
Auriga Space · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Aug 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Atas VC made?
- Atas VC has 18 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Atas VC invest at?
- Atas VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Atas VC focus on?
- Atas VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, New Materials, Robotics, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Atas VC located?
- Atas VC is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.
- Who does Atas VC co-invest with?
- Atas VC most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, Connecticut Innovations, Mercury Fund, among 31 tracked co-investors.
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