ATEL Ventures
Venture debtSan Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
ATEL Ventures provides venture debt to high-growth businesses across a range of sectors and stages, enabling them to scale without diluting equity. As part of ATEL Capital Group, its financing supports needs such as extending runway, bridging to milestones, and funding capital expenditures like manufacturing equipment or infrastructure. The broader group also engages in equipment leasing of low-tech manufacturing, construction, and transportation assets to large corporations, as well as commercial and residential real estate investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesTravel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTravel & HospitalityLos Angeles, US
SHERVIN PISHEVAR(Executive Officer, Director)BROGAN BAMBROGAN(Executive Officer)PETER DIAMANDIS(Director)
BoardDAVID SACKS(Director)JOE LONSDALE(Director)JIM MESSINA(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesSherpaVentures
Develops cutting edge electronic switches to create a more energy efficient and sustainable world.
Co-investorsDBL PartnersPaladin Capital GroupPiva CapitalVertical Venture Partners
Clinical-stage biotech company providing next-generation pharma services, headquartered in San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ATEL Ventures invest at?
- ATEL Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does ATEL Ventures focus on?
- ATEL Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is ATEL Ventures located?
- ATEL Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does ATEL Ventures lead rounds?
- ATEL Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does ATEL Ventures co-invest with?
- ATEL Ventures most often shares deals with DBL Partners, Paladin Capital Group, Piva Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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