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Elementum Ventures

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Description

Elementum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2021, strategically located in Menlo Park, California. The firm positions itself as a key investor in the burgeoning enterprise software and fintech sectors, aiming to identify and support the next generation of innovative companies. With a clear mandate to back foundational technologies, Elementum Ventures plays a crucial role in nurturing startups from their initial phases.

The firm's investment strategy is sharply focused on early-stage opportunities, specifically targeting Seed, Seed+, and Series A rounds. This allows Elementum Ventures to engage with companies at critical junctures of their development, providing capital and strategic guidance as they scale. Their typical first cheque size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, indicating a commitment to substantial early-stage funding that can significantly impact a startup's trajectory. This financial commitment is complemented by a hands-on approach, leveraging their expertise in the enterprise and financial technology landscapes.

Elementum Ventures successfully raised its inaugural fund, Elementum Ventures Fund I, in 2021, securing $10 million to deploy across its target sectors. Since its inception, the firm has actively built a diverse portfolio, showcasing investments in at least 23 companies across various sub-segments of enterprise software and fintech, including AI/ML, data platforms, cybersecurity, and financial automation. Their portfolio reflects a strong inclination towards companies leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex business challenges, reinforcing their reputation as a specialized early-stage investor.

Investor Profile

Elementum Ventures has backed more than 20 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Pre Seed (15%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series C (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Biotechnology
  • Life Science
  • Robotics
  • Chemical
  • Fuel
  • Greentech
  • Oil And Gas
  • E-commerce
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Elementum Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Cantos
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Novartis
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 3
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Geekdom Fund
North America, Texas, United States, San Antonio
Co-Investments: 4
DCVC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Alliance of Angels
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
Capricorn Investment Group
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Wisemont Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
StartX (Stanford-StartX Fund)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Elementum Ventures often collaborate with?

RG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
GE
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh
Shared Deals: 2
KM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BP
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Panos
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Dario Meli
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Elementum Ventures?

Twelve

Berkeley, California, United States

Twelve is a carbon transformation company converting captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, fuels, and other essential products.

Carbon CaptureChemicalFuelGreenTechOil and Gas
Series CSep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Circe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Circe is decarbonizing food production through fermentation

AgricultureFarmingFood Processing
SeedMay 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Twelve

Berkeley, California, United States

Twelve is a carbon transformation company.

ChemicalFuelGreenTechOil and Gas
Series BJun 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $130,000,000
Petra

San Francisco, California, United States

Petra is a Robotics company that focuses solely on underground utilities.

Robotics
Series ADec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Mekonos

Alameda, California, United States

Mekonos creates a proprietary cell-engineering platform designed for cell therapies on a chip.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceNanotechnologyRoboticsSemiconductor
Series ANov 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Mekonos

Alameda, California, United States

Mekonos creates a proprietary cell-engineering platform designed for cell therapies on a chip.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceNanotechnologyRoboticsSemiconductor
SeedNov 23, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
Flexcap

New York, New York, United States

Flexcap supports entrepreneurs who shape the future leveraging conviction and technology to displace incumbents.

Financial Services
SeedSep 4, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Twelve

Berkeley, California, United States

Twelve is a carbon transformation company.

ChemicalFuelGreenTechOil and Gas
SeedAug 16, 2019
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Threadloom

Mountain View, California, United States

Product discovery, Shopping, Search, Newsletters

Browser ExtensionsConsumer ReviewsEmail MarketingInformation ServicesInternetShopping
Series AJul 9, 2018
Mekonos

Alameda, California, United States

Mekonos creates a proprietary cell-engineering platform designed for cell therapies on a chip.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceNanotechnologyRoboticsSemiconductor
Pre SeedJun 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $1,400,000