Atas VC
Venture capitalActively deployingSanta Monica · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Atas VC targets the future of traditional industries, backing founders who build real technology to solve real problems for the broader American population rather than a narrow tech elite. The firm invests at the earliest stages (pre-seed and early) in sectors like energy, mining, and wireless spectrum, organizing its focus around thematic pillars such as the evolution of energy and American necessities. It looks for companies applying advanced technology — reinforcement learning, autonomy, RF and AI coordination — to physical and industrial problems, aiming to make an impact on the lives of the majority of Americans.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×3Deep Tech ×2Energy ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×4Canada×1
Investments · 18 tracked
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Deep TechDefense TechGovTechSaaSSpace TechNew York, US
Ari Rosner(CEO)inMillen Anand(CTO)in
PartnerAndrew Chan· solo GP
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
Collide provides an AI platform designed for oil and gas operators to automate complex workflows and index operational data.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise Software
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)
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)
Noteworthy AI helps electric utilities prevent wildfires by identifying and addressing equipment failures on distribution infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareStamford, US
Christopher Ricciuti(Executive Officer, Director)Deborah Caplan(Director)Michael Jackson(Director)Nathan Schmidt(Director)
Westlake Village, US
Johann Dias(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerAndrew Chan· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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