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REVOLUTIONARY PROSTHETICS TO END PHYSICAL DISABILITY 🦾

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Founded and built Disqus as product guy, ran it as CEO, sold it a bunch of years
later as an entrepreneur.

Invested in 
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Atom Limbs

Revolutionary prosthetics to end physical disability 🦾


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AR/VR company to go Public! (🤖AI + 🥽Visor)


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Atom Limbs is advancing prosthetic technology in ways that resonate with our
core values of innovation and practical impact. Their work on arm technology is
set to significantly improve the lives of individuals requiring prosthetics,
marking a meaningful step forward in this field. The team at Atom Limbs is
robust, possessing both the technical expertise and the visionary foresight
required to drive this change. Entering this market is a complex endeavor, laden
with both technical and regulatory hurdles. Yet, Atom Limbs has demonstrated a
solid grasp of the challenges ahead, coupled with a pragmatic approach to
overcoming them. Their potential extends beyond just leading in the market; it's
about forging a new standard in prosthetic functionality and accessibility. Our
investment is an expression of confidence in Atom Limbs' ability to navigate
these complexities, and to play a significant role in advancing wearable
prosthetic technology.

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HIGHLIGHTS

1
CEO sold last company Bebo to Amazon & has scaled companies to 1 billion users
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Led by world-class ex-leadership from Apple, Oculus, Zoox, IDEO, and Neuralink
with 1,000+ patents
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Team’s track record includes bringing first iPhone & iMac to market
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Team has deep experience in FDA and regulatory, successfully commercialized
multiple medical devices
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World’s first mind-controlled robotic wearable with individual finger control &
basic sense of touch
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$180M+ pipeline of 9,000 qualified buyers
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Positioned to disrupt the fast-growing $800B physical disability market
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Backed by Moai Capital, J4 Ventures, angels incl. YC Co-Founder Trevor Blackwell
& Anthony Pompliano

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OUR TEAM

Tyler Hayes
Atom Limbs Co-Founder & CEO

Serial entrepreneur. Bebo Co-Founder & COO (acquired by Amazon). Employee #10 at
YC-backed Disqus (acquired by Zeta). Scaled companies from 0-100 employees and
to 1 billion users. Funded by top VCs Village Global, MXB, and Techstars.
Psychology BA.
Atom is my 4th company and hopefully my last company — my life mission is to end
disability. After selling Bebo to Amazon, I wanted to return to big meaningful
problems impactful to all of humanity. *No one* should have to live with a
permanent injury or disability. We have reusable rockets and electric cars...
it's time for artificial limbs.

Doug SatzgerCo-Founder & Chief Design Officer

Iconic product creator. Industrial Design Executive with history at Apple,
Intel, Palm & IDEO. Led teams responsible for the first iMac & iPhone under CEO
Steve Jobs, and managed entire iPod, iMac & iPad portfolio. Named on 500+
patents. Design BA.

Eric MonsefCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Senior tech pioneer previously with Apple, HP & Glydways. Created Apple’s Core
Hardware Team of 180 Deep Engineers, managed $250M budget & led architecture /
design on the original MacBook & 11 MacBook Pros. Named on 40+ patents.
Engineering BS, MS.

Jayant Menon, MDMedical Director

Trauma neurosurgeon & clinical associate professor at Stanford. Previously
Director of Medical Operations at Neuralink, & Director of Health at IDEO.
Stanford Fellowship, UCSD Medical Internship & Residency.

Michael HillmanVP Regulatory

Innovative hardware visionary. Previously VP Hardware Engineering; Zoox, VP
Hardware, Lime & Boosted; Head of Hardware, Oculus. At Apple, led iMac & Mac
Pro. Medical devices at Dexide, Vericel, & Baxter. 80+ patents. Biomedical
engineering BS.

Josh FunamuraHead of Physical Design

Product design leader, previously at Apple, Delve, & Otto. Led mechanical design
for novel medical, complex electromechanical, & high volume connector & battery
devices. Named on 20+ patents. Engineering BS.

Kar-Han TanControls Lead

Seasoned Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Computer Vision expert. Former VP
of Engineering at NovuMind, Managed R&D at Singtel & Epson, Head of Advanced
Development at HP. Named on 60+ patents and 5000+ citations. Computer Science
BS, MS, & PhD.

Greg Springer
R&D Lead

Engineering exec frequently sought out to solve the hardest problems. Previously
with Apple, Google, & Glydways. At Apple, Director of HW Engineering - Core
Architecture, and led Thunderbolt standard development. Named on 50+ patents.
Engineering BS.

Michelle Stolzman
Engineering Intern

Talented biologist trained in Neurobiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and
Virology. Equipped with robust lab and technical expertise. Works directly with
amputees on training and myoelectric tools. Molecular, Cellular, and
Developmental Biology UCSB BS.

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WHY ATOM LIMBS?

Atom Limbs is on a mission to revolutionize prosthetics. 

Backed by Moai Capital, J4 Ventures, Village Global, angels including Trevor
Blackwell and Anthony Pompliano, and countless healthcare professionals, Atom
Limbs’ pioneering approach to the world's first artificial human arm is on track
to transform the $800B+ physical disability industry.

We're giving 65M+ limb-different people their limbs back. With Atom Limbs,
prosthetics aren’t just functional, they’re transformational.



More than 65M people in the world — including 4M in the United States — live
without a limb. 1.5M people undergo amputation every single year.

By 2050, instances of limb loss are projected to double. Yet only 5% of people
with limb loss have access to prosthetics, many of which still rely on
technology that's over a century old, dating back to 1912!



Despite the rapid technological progress in other sectors, the prosthetics
industry lags far behind. Most attachments are still assembled by hand.
Furthermore, while cable-powered "hook" arms are available for $30,000, the few
semi-robotic options that are available are expensive, averaging $150,000, while
insurance reimbursements rarely exceed $20,000. 

The average lifetime healthcare costs for an amputee patient exceed $500,000,
not including social costs.



Beyond the outdated technology and prohibitive costs, usability remains a
significant concern. Only 1 in 5 people choose to use a prosthetic, apprehensive
that wearing one will only exacerbate their disability. 

The prosthetics industry demands urgent innovation.





Our first and flagship prototype, the Atom Touch, is the world's first
artificial human arm. This groundbreaking, non-invasive, neurally-controlled
robotic system emulates a near-full range of human motion and even provides the
user with basic touch feedback.

The control is made possible by sEMG and machine learning, powered by
proprietary non-invasive electrodes placed on the residual limb. The
incorporation of haptic feedback further refines the user’s overall control by
providing touch sensations. Users can train the Atom Touch in less than 5
minutes.



We’ve adopted modern apparel aesthetics and a lightweight design, making it
perfect for all-day wear. 

Our design integrates an “apparel-like” attachment system, including a cuff and
socketed shirt, offering the most natural look and feel on the market.

Moreover, we aim for our attachments are durable, breathable, and
machine-washable, with inclusive sizing ranging from XS to XL. 

At Atom, our view is that artificial limbs should feel near-indistinguishable
from natural ones.



When a person moves, their brain sends signals down the spinal cord and out
their peripheral nerves that innervate the muscles in their arm. After limb
loss, these nerves remain functional but lack a tangible output. 

Atom Touch’s innovative cuff, designed to be worn around the user's remaining
residual limb, captures electrical activity from this neuromuscular
communication, and Atom's machine learning platform translates these signals
into intuitive gestures.

Load-sensing in the hand provides users a basic sense of touch, including
contact and pressure, using haptic feedback relayed to their residual limb. As
touch, not just visual, feedback is one of the main inputs for better motor
control, this gives users more confidence and peace-of-mind in completing
everyday activities.







Atom Touch stands alone as the only artificial hand that enables individual
finger movement, making actions like grasping, gripping, feel natural again.

Our proprietary miniaturized motors, paired with our overall modular design,
offers users both gross (elbow/wrist) and fine (fingers) control for human-like
dexterity.



Leveraging machine learning and AI, Atom Touch is near-biomimetic, ensuring an
intuitive experience with minimal cognitive effort. Despite weighing under 4
lbs, the Atom Touch offers near-parity with the human arm, with over a 90% range
of motion and all 26 degrees of freedom. The Atom Touch is also exceptionally
responsive, nearly as fast as a human arm.

Our focus on balance within the shirt attachment aims to show a marked reduction
in back pain and musculoskeletal issues, which are an almost-universal issue
among people with limb loss, both those who do and don't prosthetics. Our shirt
is designed to effectively distribute the weight and forces of the arm, using
semi-rigid materials, stiction, and compression. Our goal is to redefine access
without sacrificing comfort.












Atom Limbs has gained significant traction, and we aren’t slowing down. 

We've received rave reviews from over 30 user-testers and already have a $180
million pipeline with 9,000+ eager buyers. Our waitlist is consistently growing,
showing a ~15% increase quarterly. Additionally, there's notable demand for leg
products, with over 1,000 inquiries, despite having not announced a leg product
yet. We're humbled by the overwhelming interest.



Strategically, we've built a solid customer acquisition engine geared for market
entry and long-term competitiveness. We're in active talks with major clinics,
aiming to facilitate seamless transitions for patients to our innovative
prosthetics, as well as a clear path to reimbursement.







Atom Limbs boasts a top-tier team, led by ex-leadership from technology giants
such as Apple, Neuralink, Oculus, Zoox, and IDEO. Collectively, we have created
over $1 trillion in value and have been named on 1,000+ patents.



Human lifespan expectancy has increased 200% — from 40 years to 80 years — in
the last 150 years. As we live longer, the global demand for artificial limbs is
also rising, with over 65 million potential users worldwide. These individuals
require a lifetime of artificial limbs, accessories, therapeutic services, and
medical care.





Basic hook prosthetics make up 95% of the market. Myoelectric hands, despite
their technological edge, are rarely adopted due to their high cost. Even then,
no myoelectric hand in the world offers individual finger control, and there is
no fully-myoelectric arm offering all joints... at all. Passive hands, lacking
in functionality, fail to compete beyond simple cosmetic appearance.

Atom is poised to dominate the market as we address this significant gap in
prosthetic affordability and functionality. Atom has the potential to transform
the lives of millions affected not just by limb loss, but by conditions like
severe paralysis due to brain and spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, and
mobility impairments.



What Tesla ($900B) did for cars, Atom Limbs can do for prosthetics. Our
qualified buyer list LTV is already valued at $1B. The population of 65M
suffering from limb loss represents an underserved market with an LTV of $1T.







Note: future revenue projections are not guaranteed.

We aim to launch the Atom Touch in late 2024 to early 2025.

As the Atom Touch makes its debut, its top-tier functionality and competitive
pricing has the potential to revolutionize the prosthetics industry, with
skyrocketing revenues.

Given that we aim for the same reimbursement pathways as today's prosthetics,
and that insurance providers routinely cover prosthetic replacements every 3-5
years, our prospects for reimbursement are promising.








To date, Atom Limbs has invested in developing and testing prototypes. Our
current round is geared towards getting our prototype ready for FDA filing and
strategically positioning ourselves for a Series A round in 2024.



Capital raised will boost R&D, kick off clinical trials, enhance pre-production,
establish vital partnerships, and ensure we are ready for FDA submission,
critical to our go-to-market success.

We've also partnered with a contract manufacturer — a worldwide leader in
precision, industrial motors and control systems — to co-develop and manufacture
our proprietary motor actuators and controls.



With a rising demographic living longer but grappling with chronic conditions,
the demand for advanced artificial limbs has never been higher. 

Join us and invest alongside leading VCs including Moai Capital, J4 Ventures,
and Village Global, and angels including Trevor Blackwell and Anthony
Pompliano. 























































































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