ATLAS PEAK VENTURE PARTNERS
Investments & Acquisitions
About Us
Who We Are
We are seasoned executive operators with extensive experience in finance, product, and technology. We have real-world perspective that only comes from having been hands-on: we excel at inspiring teams, driving execution, and delivering results.
Proven Strength in Finance
Collectively, our team brings over 40 years of experience driving revenue growth, building teams, and scaling finance operations across diverse sectors including healthcare, transportation, robotics, legal services, and manufacturing.
Over $1 Billion Deployed
In our previous roles, we have facilitated over $1 billion in financing for SMBs, mid-market firms, and Fortune 100 companies, enabling access to the balance sheets of banks and the largest independent finance companies.
Deep Operational Expertise
We have a proven track record of startups, M&A, scaling, and turnarounds across specialty lending, Banking as a Service, fintech, telecom, and high-tech companies.
Demonstrated Sales Excellence
We are skilled in developing go-to-market and growth sales strategies to unlock revenue potential, including leading efforts in new businesses and businesses lacking formal sales structures.
Product & Technology Thought Leadership
We have advised the World Economic Forum on data and AI, collaborated with Stanford University on AI in financial services, created the data and AI team and roadmap for a $24 Bn global corporation, and developed multiple SaaS and consumer digital products.
Focus Areas
Specialty Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
We look for hardware manufacturing, maintenance, and/or repair where we can add software, connectivity, and data to build a strong competitive advantage and recurring revenue.
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
We target regional operations that can achieve scale and where we can add serious data and technology value.
Software Platforms
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
We target SaaS and similar platforms, especially in the fintech space or adjacencies like predictive analytics and security.
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace & Defense
Everything from specialized parts to solid rocket motors is on the radar. Civilian or defense uses are both interesting, with dual-use even better.
Atlas Peak Team
Robert Sears, Managing Principal
Robert Sears, Managing Principal
Robert Sears, Managing Principal
A serial founder and entrepreneur, Robert is a seasoned C-level executive at global corporations and funded startups, as well as a trained scientist. Passionate about building and redesigning companies, he has engineered multiple notable turn-arounds, including a $100M national trucking finance business and an international fintech SaaS platform.
Robert is a recognized expert in applying machine learning and AI, integrating hardware and software products, and implementing out-of-the-box business strategies to drive accelerated modernization of established businesses. When he's not working, he can be found in the desert launching high-powered rockets (with FAA clearance, of course).
Matt Ross, Managing Principal
Robert Sears, Managing Principal
Robert Sears, Managing Principal
Matt is a lifelong dealmaker, growth strategist, and builder of high-performing teams. At Atlas Peak, he draws on decades of experience leading national sales organizations, scaling early-stage companies, and helping entities unlock value through operational excellence and smart acquisitions. His work spans equipment finance, manufacturing, robotics, and specialty lending, with over a billion dollars in funded transactions.
A former Division 1 high jumper, he brings the same focus and competitive edge to business that once carried him over the bar. When he’s not working, you’ll find him on a quiet back road ride, traveling the globe, or playing tennis with his wife, Linda.