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December 13, 2019

Atomico launches second angel programme

The European venture capital fund has given 15 new angels across Europe $100,000 each to invest in early-stage startups — and is honing in on female founders and sustainability.


Amy Lewin

6 min read

Christine Spiten, part of the second cohort of Atomico angels.

European venture capital fund Atomico has announced the results of its first angel programme and launched its second cohort, with 15 new angels. Each will receive $100,000 to invest in early-stage startups of their choice.

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Photo of Sophia Bendz, partner at VC firm Atomico.
Sophia Bendz, partner at venture capital fund Atomico.
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Photo of Harry McLaverty, part of the second cohort of Atomico angels.
Harry McLaverty, part of the second cohort of Atomico angels.
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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