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Brian Long Leaves Atlantic Bridge to Launch US Technology Fund

Co-founder departs €1.4 billion growth equity firm to start new US-based fund

11/6/2026
•Ali Abounasr El Alaoui
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Brian Long, co-founder and managing partner of Atlantic Bridge, is leaving the growth equity firm to launch his own US-based technology fund. He announced the move on November 6, 2026. Atlantic Bridge, which he co-founded in 2004, manages €1.4 billion in assets.


Ongoing roles

Long will keep selected board and advisory positions after leaving Atlantic Bridge. He remains a director of Navitas Semiconductor. That company reached a US$4 billion valuation at its IPO.

SambaNova plans

Long also stays on the advisory board of SambaNova. Its recent Series F round reached a US$11 billion valuation. The company is planning a NASDAQ IPO next year.

Elisity sale

Long led the investment in Elisity. The company recently announced its sale to IonQ. The all-stock transaction is valued at up to US$1.3 billion.


Long will share details of his new fund in due course. The fund will target US-based technology investment opportunities. Kevin Dillon, speaking for Atlantic Bridge, said Long created meaningful opportunities for investors and partners.