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Atomic

Atomic brings ideas, capital, and talent together, partnering with co-founders to build the best ideas into great companies.

Miami, FL, USA

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Description

Atomic is a Miami and San Francisco-based venture studio and fund that operates by co-founding companies from scratch, providing ideas, capital, and a team of specialists to accelerate growth. They manage over $750 million across multiple funds. 
  • Founder-in-Residence (FIR) Program: The primary application route is to apply to be a Founder-in-Residence or "Future Founder".
  • Method: Founders apply through their website, focusing on their background, expertise, and unique insights into large underserved markets.
  • Link: Apply to Co-found with Atomic 

Eligibility

  • Founder Profile: Experienced entrepreneurs or deep domain experts with "super powers" in engineering, product, or sales.
  • Location: Relocation is not strictly required, but in-person collaboration at the Miami or San Francisco offices is considered paramount during the first 6 months of company building.

Process

  1. Application Review: The recruiting team reviews applications for roles like FIR or Engineer-in-Residence.
  2. Interviews: A series of interviews followed by a virtual working session with the core team.
  3. Idea Validation: Selected founders work with the internal team (engineering, design, growth, etc.) to validate 10–15 ideas, ultimately choosing the most promising one to pursue.
  4. Company Building & Funding: Atomic funds the selected idea, providing a competitive salary and equity package, and helps recruit the early team members.
  5. Scaling: The in-house team helps the new company grow rapidly until a full external team is ready to take over. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Capital: Access to capital from their dedicated funds, the latest being a $320 million Fund IV.
  • Team & Resources: Access to an in-house team of 75+ specialists in recruiting, design, engineering, and finance.
  • Salary & Benefits: Founders-in-Residence receive a competitive salary and benefits while building their company.