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ATEL Ventures

ATEL Ventures

San Francisco, Californiaatelventures.com

Overview

ATEL Ventures is a venture debt firm that provides equipment financing and growth capital to emerging, high-growth companies across a range of sectors.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

ATEL Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Isar AerospaceJun 2024Series C ExtensionCo-investor
VialMay 2025DebtLead
Menlo MicroMar 2025DebtLead
Emulate, Inc.Oct 2016Series B ExtensionLead
Carbon UpcyclingApr 2026DebtLead
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is ATEL Ventures based?

ATEL Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was ATEL Ventures founded?

ATEL Ventures was founded in 1998.

How many portfolio companies does ATEL Ventures have?

ATEL Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in ATEL Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Isar Aerospace, Vial, Menlo Micro, Emulate, Inc., Carbon Upcycling.

What was ATEL Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

ATEL Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Carbon Upcycling in 2026.

What sectors does ATEL Ventures focus on?

ATEL Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does ATEL Ventures focus on?

ATEL Ventures typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is ATEL Ventures's AUM?

ATEL Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded1998

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