Elementum Ventures

About The Fund

Elementum Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, with a focus on investing in seed and early-stage companies. They specifically target businesses operating in various industries, including Software (Web Marketplace Saas, etc.), Media, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech (and Financial Services), Hardware (and Manufacturing), IoT (and Wearables), CleanTech, Cloud Services (and Infrastructure), Developer tools, DeepTech, and Investment Management. The firm also has a particular interest in companies that are Woman Focused. With investment amounts ranging from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, Elementum Ventures aims to find the sweet spot for their investments around $1,500,000. Their strategy is to engage in funding rounds from Early stage, Seed, Series A, Series B, to Pre-seed, adapting their approach to the developmental needs of the startups they support. The portfolio of Elementum Ventures showcases a diverse array of companies such as Twelve, which recycles carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals; Loom, a video communication platform; Anduril, which focuses on defense capabilities; and many other innovative businesses across different sectors. Their team consists of industry veterans like Ben Chelf, Ben Patterson, and Kurt Keilhacker, who bring a wealth of experience from founding companies, releasing music, managing IT infrastructure, to advising venture funds. They value an entrepreneurial cycle where knowledge and experience are shared, driving new and emerging markets towards tangible solutions and success. The firm's presence extends beyond venture capital investing as it supports the Venture Lab at the nonprofit Praxis and maintains advisory roles in funds like the 1517 Fund and 10k Investments. Ted Callahan, co-founder and advisor, leverages his expertise in early- to mid-stage company growth. Together, they embody the firm's mantra 'Let's decide the future,' offering more than just capital by actively contributing to the strategic and operational growth of their portfolio companies.