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Atlantic Bridge Ventures

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Investment thesis

Atlantic Bridge is a global growth equity technology firm with over €1 billion of assets under management across eight funds, investing in deep tech companies in Europe and the US. The firm applies a proprietary 'Bridge Model' to accelerate the scale-up of European technology companies, offering a vital expert bridge to new markets — particularly the US and Asia — through extensive relationships and networks of management talent, sales and marketing professionals, co-investors, and corporate strategic investors. Atlantic Bridge focuses on defensible sectors with fast growth potential where it brings deep domain expertise: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Compute, VR/AR, Next-Generation Semiconductors, Advanced Manufacturing, HealthTech, and Sustainability & Climate. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and senior technology executives with a 30-year track record of scaling companies globally, with offices in Dublin, London, Munich, Paris, and Palo Alto.

Notable quotes

Partners Brian Long and Elaine Coughlan have a very long track record in the industry, going back 30 years. They are a steady pair of hands with a history of successful sales.

Brian Long · Sifted – 29 deeptech VCs in Europe you need to know

Atlantic Bridge, using its international platform and 'Bridge Model', has scaled a range of European companies into the US and Chinese markets — the key markets for technology companies. This model has delivered top decile returns for its investors.

Kevin Dillon · ISIF – Atlantic Bridge III fund announcement

Through an established global platform, Atlantic Bridge continues to back companies from seed stage through to IPO applying a proven scaling model and focused commercial value-add, to give entrepreneurs the very best chance of success.

Elaine Coughlan · EIF – University Bridge Fund II announcement

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
SambaNova SystemsSeries E2026-02-24
Equal1Series B$60m2025-02-15
Vectra AISeries E
Navitas SemiconductorIPO2021-10-01
MovidiusGrowth
DecawaveGrowth
Cambridge MechatronicsGrowth
MindgardSeed
StriimSeries B
SpriveSeries A$7m2025-04-30

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