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Elemental Impact is a nonprofit investor focused on climate technologies that deliver deep community impact. They invest in entrepreneurs building technologies across multiple sectors including energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation. The organization operates as both a direct investor and fund manager, having launched Earthshot Ventures, a $94M venture fund in 2021.
The organization takes a four-pronged approach to investing in companies and filling gaps in the market, utilizing catalytic capital to scale climate solutions. Their mission centers on building an investing platform that scales climate technology with real local impact, combining financial returns with meaningful environmental and community benefits. They focus on deploying projects both across the United States and internationally.
With over a decade of experience in the climate investing space, Elemental Impact has established itself as a significant player in the climate technology ecosystem. They have built partnerships with major organizations including Speed & Scale, McKinsey & Co., Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Energy Innovation, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Their comprehensive approach combining direct investment, fund management, and ecosystem building positions them as an important catalyst for climate technology innovation and deployment.
Elemental Impact invests in entrepreneurs developing climate technologies across six key sectors: energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation. They utilize a catalytic capital approach designed to fill market gaps and accelerate the deployment of climate solutions that deliver both financial returns and significant positive climate impact.
Their investment strategy spans both U.S. and international markets, with over 150 projects deployed globally. Through their $94M Earthshot Ventures fund, they aim to deliver market-leading returns while creating substantial positive climate impact, focusing on technologies that can scale effectively and generate meaningful local community benefits alongside environmental improvements.

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Catalytic Capital
Provides flexible funding that fills critical gaps and de-risks projects to attract follow-on investment.
Project Expertise
Offers tailored, wrap-around coaching from policy engagement to operational support.
Local Partnership
Emphasizes deep community impact through local partnerships and on-the-ground presence.
Proven Track Record
Over 15 years of experience with 160+ company investments and 150+ projects deployed globally.
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