Hiro Tamura was one of Atomico’s longest standing investors. He worked at the VC for 15 years, heading up its investment team and gaining a place on the Midas list of Europe’s best-performing investors.

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February 5, 2024
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Hiro Tamura was one of Atomico’s longest standing investors. He worked at the VC for 15 years, heading up its investment team and gaining a place on the Midas list of Europe’s best-performing investors.

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