A brief history of ATLAS.ti
In 1993, Thomas Muhr released the first commercial version under the company name "Scientific Software Development," now ATLAS.ti GmbH.
Mr. Muhr led the company for close to 20 years, seeing it grow continuously and garner an increasing share of the growing QDA software market.
Today, the program is sold and used around the world, with major organizations and corporate players among its enthusiastic users. The likes of Microsoft, the United Nations, the World Bank, Google, Boeing, and nearly every major university in the world rely on ATLAS.ti for their qualitative data analysis needs.
In 1999, Thomas Muhr brought management consultant Jörg Hecker into the company. He took care of all business-related and strategic matters, initially as a consultant and later as COO. In 2021, Jörg Hecker took over the management of ATLAS.ti as CEO. Following the acquisition of ATLAS.ti by Lumivero, Gareth Morrison took over this role as of February 1, 2025.
In 2024, ATLAS.ti was acquired by Lumivero, LLC, a leading provider of qualitative data analysis solutions. Lumivero, which also develops NVivo, strengthened its portfolio through this strategic acquisition, offering a wider range of tools for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research. This acquisition will enhance the development of new features and expand SaaS offerings for ATLAS.ti, benefitting users across industries.
Management Team
Expertly developed by researchers like you
Since our founding, we have stayed true to our core principles of innovation and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Our developers work closely with practitioners, designers, researchers, and consultants worldwide to ensure ATLAS.ti remains a powerful yet intuitive tool. We’ve dedicated ourselves to balancing clean design and ease of use with highly complex functionality, resulting in software that is both user-friendly and comprehensive.
To continue serving our users in the best possible way, we have steadily grown our team and consistently push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology for their benefit. Today, hundreds of employees around the world work tirelessly to deliver an exceptional product and outstanding service to ATLAS.ti users. Our company, sales force, dealer network, and global user base have all expanded rapidly, reflecting our ongoing success.
In 2024, ATLAS.ti was acquired by Lumivero, LLC, a global leader in qualitative data analysis software. This acquisition strengthens our ability to innovate and enhance the software further, ensuring even greater support and resources for our growing community of users. The daily positive feedback we receive is a testament to the fact that we are on the right path, and we are excited for what the future holds.
Headquarter & think tank
Home of ATLAS.ti: Deep in the creative heart of Berlin
In 2022, ATLAS.ti established its new headquarters in the vibrant and artistic district of Kreuzberg, situated at the very pulsating heart of Berlin's creative landscape. This area, together with the neighboring districts of Friedrichshain and Mitte, forms the epicenter of Europe's digital industry. It's a dynamic network where investors, developers, designers, and pioneering companies converge, cultivating a fertile ground for digital innovation unparalleled in Germany.
Our ethos centers on collaborative creation in a robust team environment, fostering new opportunities, and leveraging our collective strengths. From this strategic hub, we remotely collaborate with the brightest minds across the globe, embodying a spirit of boundary-pushing innovation.
We will continue to develop rapidly in this environment and in this constellation and present our users with innovations that will revolutionise data analysis worldwide.
Headquarter
Bergmannstraße 68
D-10961 Berlin
Regional Offices
North America
Dartmouth
B3A1N9
Nova Scotia, Canada
Europe
Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 112
28002
Madrid, Spain
Latin America
Los Olivos
Jaime Roldos Aguilera, 060106
Riobamba, Ecuador