Established in 2008, the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) is a specialist investment company mandated to focus primarily on the global advanced technology sector. ATIC's sole shareholder is the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The company has a clear and single purpose:
To deliver superior financial returns to our shareholder by responsibly and sustainably investing in, and building, leading technology companies around the world.
Our approach is fundamentally different to that of other technology-focused investment organizations. Recognizing that real change takes time, and that value creation is more about sustainable wealth generation than short-term profit creation, we are committed to a long-term investment horizon. This patient capital approach ensures that our investments are strategic and transformational rather than tactical and opportunistic and, as a result, can deliver superior returns to both our portfolio companies and our shareholder.
Initially focused on the semiconductor industry, ATIC's potential scope is global and will focus on leading technology companies and centers in Europe, the U.S. and Asia.
We believe, simply, that it comes down to our three core assets - our patient capital philosophy, our perspective and our people.
Globally, the advanced technology sector is a high-value, capital-intensive and knowledge-based industry. ATIC has a significant capital base (underpinned by our shareholder's AA+ rating) as well as a long term investment philosophy. This enables us to make the large-scale, focused and long-term investments that are critical to driving real transformation in the hi-tech sector.
Advanced technology is a highly complex, competitive and dynamic industry that requires in-depth knowledge and intelligent management on a global scale. ATIC is committed to evaluating the long-term potential of a company and the underlying merits of its technologies and investing in a smart, synergistic way that is beneficial to all concerned.
Investing in the best and brightest people is a key priority of the organization. We attract and retain the very best investment and technology professionals from around the world, with proven track records of success across a number of well recognized companies.
Our people are focused, disciplined and rigorous in their approach to identifying high value investment opportunities and then managing them, so that they yield the greatest long-term returns.
ATIC also benefits from the insights and experience of a diverse network of expert advisors from around the world.
Our team, including the Board, shares a strong culture and a common vision which will ultimately underpin the long-term success of the company.