Atomik AM Secures Major Investment from Praetura Ventures for Sustainable Growth
Deal News | Jun 04, 2025 | TLT
National law firm TLT has successfully advised Praetura Ventures on a significant investment into Liverpool-based sustainable manufacturing start-up Atomik AM. This investment comes through Praetura's Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) with a focus on supporting high-growth businesses in the north of England. Atomik AM, founded by Professor Kate Black of the University of Liverpool in 2022, is at the forefront of creating sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing technologies. The investment will allow Atomik to enhance its workforce by 40% and potentially seek larger facilities, signaling a significant growth phase for the company. The transaction was led by Victoria Zivkovic, Corporate Partner at TLT, who emphasized the investment's role in supporting Northern economic development and tradition in manufacturing. Louise Chapman of Praetura Ventures highlighted the deal's importance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the UK manufacturing sector. TLT’s expertise in early-stage investments was underscored by this being their second collaboration with Praetura Ventures in six months, following an investment in cybersecurity firm CloudGuard.
Sectors
- Venture Capital
- Advanced Manufacturing
Geography
- United Kingdom – Praetura Ventures and Atomik AM are based in the UK, with a focus on the Northern Powerhouse initiative in Northern England.
Industry
- Venture Capital – Praetura Ventures is a venture capital firm making investments in high-growth businesses.
- Advanced Manufacturing – Atomik AM operates in the advanced manufacturing sector, creating sustainable materials and technologies.
Financials
- Not specified – The exact amount of the investment by Praetura Ventures in Atomik AM was not disclosed in the article.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomik AM | Target Company | Company | A sustainable advanced manufacturing start-up based in Liverpool. |
| Praetura Ventures | Bidding Company | Company | A Manchester-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage businesses. |
| TLT LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | A national law firm advising Praetura Ventures on the investment transaction. |
| Kate Black | Founder | Person | Founder of Atomik AM and professor of manufacturing at the University of Liverpool. |
| Victoria Zivkovic | Corporate Partner, TLT | Person | Led the team advising Praetura Ventures during the investment process. |
| Louise Chapman | Fund Principal at Praetura Ventures | Person | Responsible for overseeing the investment for Praetura Ventures. |