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Elementum Ventures
Elementum Ventures is an exempt reporting adviser with offices in Menlo Park, CA. It advises clients on investment strategies. The firm is headquartered in...
Elementum Ventures
Elementum Ventures is an exempt reporting adviser with offices in Menlo Park, CA. It advises clients on investment strategies. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Ben Chelf
General Partner
Ben Patterson
General Partner
Kurt Keilhacker
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Elementum Ventures source its deals?
Deal flow draws heavily from the partners' operating networks. Ben Patterson's advisory role with the 1517 Fund and 10k Investments provides university and family-office connectivity, while Kurt Keilhacker's European track record via TechFund Europe extends reach across the Atlantic. Ben Chelf's Stanford ties and Coverity alumni network further deepen the top-of-funnel. The firm does not publicly detail a centralized sourcing platform.
Does Elementum Ventures make fund commitments or only direct investments?
Elementum engages in both direct seed investments and fund commitments. Its portfolio includes direct stakes in companies like Anduril, Twelve, and Slingshot Aerospace, alongside fund commitments to the 1517 Fund and Sterling Road. This blended approach allows the firm to access deal flow through emerging managers while writing direct checks into companies where the partnership can add operational value.
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