Atento Capital
Overview
Atento Capital is a Tulsa-based venture capital firm founded with the mission of supporting early-stage tech startups, particularly those in underinvested communities . The firm was launched with backing from the George Kaiser Family Foundation, focusing on generating both market returns and social impact by funding innovative companies in the Heartland region of the U.S . Atento primarily invests in seed and early-stage companies, with check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $3 million . They are committed to fostering diversity in entrepreneurship, directing nearly half of their capital to underrepresented founders, including women and founders of color .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cariina | Sep 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Medefy | Jul 2024 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| BillionMinds | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Cariina | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Volt | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Will Gray
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Michael Basch
Founder, General Partner, & CEO
Hugh G. Martin
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.