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For most North Americans, enjoying fresh, artisan-quality bread means making a trip to a specialty bakery—if they’re lucky enough to have one nearby. But what if bakery-quality sourdough and pastries could come straight to your door, ready to bake whenever you want?
That’s exactly what Atome Bakery is making possible.
A Simple Mission: Better Bread for Everyone
Atome Bakery was founded with a clear purpose: to make high-quality, artisan bread accessible to everyone, everywhere. By blending traditional baking methods with innovative delivery techniques, they’re bringing the warmth of fresh-baked sourdough into homes that might otherwise rely on mass-produced supermarket bread.
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From Necessity to Innovation
When Alice Couderc and Lucas Navilloz moved to Vancouver from France in 2018, they were shocked by the lack of good bread outside of bakeries. Instead of settling for less, Lucas began experimenting with freezing sourdough at the proofing stage—allowing it to be baked fresh at home while preserving the quality of traditional artisan bread.
The result? A bakery experience without the bakery.
From Necessity to InnovationWhat Makes Atome Bakery Different?
Atome stands out by bridging the gap between tradition and innovation:
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Slow Fermentation & Organic Ingredients – They use organic Canadian flour and time-honored baking techniques to create authentic sourdough and pastries.
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The Atom Pan – Their custom-designed baking pan ensures perfect crust and texture, even in a standard home oven.
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Easy & Accessible – With frozen, proofed dough delivered straight to your door, anyone can bake bakery-quality bread at home—no special skills required.
Solving a Real Problem
For many, getting good bread isn’t just a luxury—it’s a challenge. Over 60% of North Americans live more than 15 minutes from an artisan bakery, making supermarket bread the default option. Atome provides a premium, affordable alternative that brings real, high-quality bread to more homes.
Recognition & Early Success
Before we at Cindicates even invested, Atome Bakery was already making waves:
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Finalist in the 2024 Small Business BC Awards – Recognized for Best E-Commerce Experience and Premier People’s Choice, proving strong customer demand.
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Winner of the Startup TNT Investment Summit for BC – Acknowledged as an industry disruptor in the artisan bread space.
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10x Revenue Growth in One Year – With 7,700+ boxes shipped and a remarkably low 10% churn rate, Atome is proving that people love their bread.
Why We Invested in Atome Bakery
When we met the Atome team, we knew they were onto something big. Here’s why we backed them:
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A $28 Billion Market – The North American bread and pastry industry is massive, with plenty of room for Atome to scale.
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Proven Traction – Their rapid growth and strong customer retention show they’re solving a real need.
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A Powerhouse Team – Alice’s background in private equity and food delivery, combined with Lucas’s engineering expertise, makes them a dynamic duo driving Atome’s success.
What’s Next for Atome?
With fresh funding, Atome Bakery is set to expand into Oregon and California, bringing their artisan bread to even more households. They’re also exploring retail partnerships to complement their direct-to-consumer model—ensuring more people can experience the joy of fresh, high-quality bread.
At Cindicates, we’re proud to support Atome as they redefine how people experience bread at home. Ready to level up your home baking? Check out Atome Bakery and bring the magic of artisan bread to your kitchen!
