Atlas was founded by Sameer (Sam) Mehta, Vellesh Narayanan and M.R. Jayaprakash (JP) bringing together established track records of deals of $50k - $30 billion across 6 continents and multiple industries. We have a strong pre-filter process and we do detailed due diligence on prospective clients understanding their business models, risks and growth prospects before signing on. We take a ‘hands on’ approach with our portfolio companies providing strategic and business development guidance, leveraging the operating experience of our team to grow and develop the business. We work diligently with our portfolio companies to align the board and management with the interests of our Investors. We usually take equity positions in our portfolio companies staying with them through multiple rounds of financing and helping them through the different stages of the business cycle.
From a Client Perspective, some things that make Atlas distinctive are …

We have a broader remit than a bank or a consulting firm

We partner with management and board to deliver success

We establish systems for sustainable excellence

We respect confidentiality and do not serve competitive spaces for a year

We work for equity, typically with skin in the game

We stay invested through multiple rounds of financing

We sometimes provide seed or interim capital through Atlas Ventures