We realize there are many choices you can make in seeking investors, and we appreciate you considering the ATA as your
source for early stage capital.
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Below we outline information about the type of ventures in
which our Members typically invest,  a bit about our monthly screening processes and how you can ​apply for funding with the ATA.

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ATA Investment Criteria

​Types of companies
We invest in technology-oriented businesses with the potential to scale rapidly and with capital efficiency.  
Geography
Based in the Southeast. Better: Georgia or within a short drive of Atlanta.
Company stage
Prototype complete or near-complete at a minimum.  Better: Beta stage with pilots or paid pilots.  Best: Fully-developed product with initial revenue and demonstrated customer interest.
Management team
We look for talented management teams that demonstrate vision, focus, and the ability to execute.  Prior CEO and domain experience are big pluses. Fundraising round
We invest in angel and, to a lesser extent, series A rounds.  This means:                        

• Seeking capital of $200k - $3M.  We can also syndicate with other investment groups for larger rounds. Typical pre-money                                      valuation range of $2M - $5M.​​
• Security type:  Preferred equity is best.  We will consider convertible notes with a reasonable cap​

Industries
We are interested in companies in any industry that leverage technology to create disruption.  For medical device and biotech companies, we prefer products and services with a clear regulatory path.  We generally do not invest in pharmaceuticals.                    

Monthly Submission & Application Screening Process

ATA screening committees meet regularly to evaluate applications. Our application process is designed to greatly simplify the coordination of deal evaluation within our group. Be assured that your information will be kept confidential.    Please submit a pre-screening application below!

"When Mowgli was raising it's seed round, the ATA came in swiftly to fill it out and then some.  A few of the ATA members have been some of our most active and supportive investors.  We've since taken on Series A funding from a strategic partner, but based on our experience we continue to recommend the ATA to entrepreneurs looking for angel funding."
Marshall Seese
Founder & CEO, Mowgli Games

ATA Pre-Screening Application:

• ​All companies are initially pre-screened by our members before they are selected to present to a screening committee.
• If you are selected to present, you  should be  prepared for  a 10-15 minute overview presentation and a 10-15 minute Q & A session.
• Companies that are selected (considered to be “due diligence ready”), will be notified and scheduled to present at a monthly member meeting.  If the group has sufficient interest in pursuing your opportunity, you will be assigned a “deal lead” who will shepherd you through due diligence and investment process.  The interested  members will form an LLC which will be the entity that invests in your company.  That will simplify the process for you, as you will have a single entity (the LLC) to deal with rather than multiple individual investors.
• Neither ATA nor its members pay finders fees or any similar fees to any person or entity in any way connected with investments made by its members; only members may process investment opportunities.  We also do not charge companies  for making presentations to members of the group.

All ATA Pre-Screening Applications MUST be submitted to us via this link:

Submit your application here!

​NOTE:  Do not include confidential information. Neither ATA nor its members sign Non-Disclosure Agreements for initial proposals. If there is sufficient interest, an NDA may be negotiated with individual members at a later time