Atman
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Atman Capital backs founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing leverage, access, and acumen through aligned principles. The firm emphasizes a community-driven approach it calls the 'Atman Egregore,' where every founder is treated as a partner of the fund. It aims to counter the isolation of founding by fostering collective growth through mutual accountability, private off-sites, and knowledge sharing within a tight-knit peer network.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
General Partner and CFO of Atman, leading the firm's presence in Brazil. A chemical engineer from Poli-USP with an MBA from London Business School, he previously worked at Linde Gas, Sintec, and Refinitiv/LSEG, and has passed the CFA Level II exam.
Founder of Atman and a Brazilian-born investor who began his career in tech in São Paulo after working as a music journalist. He was SendGrid's 11th employee (acquired by Twilio for ~$3B), worked at FundersClub, and co-founded ONEVC before founding Atman.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Atman invest at?
- Atman invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- Where is Atman located?
- Atman is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPedro Sorrentino (Atman) - Venture Capital, Vale do Silício, Elon Musk e Twitter | Extremos Podcast - YouTube
Extremos - Podcast G4 Educação · Pedro Sorrentino
PEDRO SORRENTINO, fundador e CEO da Atman Capital: Construindo um Venture Capitalist -TalksbyLeo 061 - YouTube
TalksbyLeo Podcast · Pedro Sorrentino
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