Partner at Atomico, where he backs early-stage European founders across enterprise software, developer tools, AI and deep tech. A quantum physicist turned VC and operator, Sasha brings a cogent, technical lens to identifying and funding the next wave of European software giants.
Sasha’s path to venture ran through quantum physics labs and high-growth startup ops. Before joining Atomico, he built qubits in research labs, managed operations inside an early SaaS company and served as chief of staff for a Y Combinator alumnus.
For founders tackling complex engineering challenges, he demystifies what it takes to turn deep tech into a venture-backed business. Having sat on both sides of the lab table, he gives technical teams a practical framework for testing code defensibility, mapping out early distribution and pitching global growth funds.