Elemental Excelerator

Elemental Excelerator is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of climate technologies with a strong focus on community impact. They act as an investor, providing funding and support to promising climate technology startups with social impact potential. Through their 14-year history, they have invested in over 150 companies, built a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, and have successfully stewarded over $180 million in government and philanthropic resources.

Elemental fills a critical gap in the climate tech sector by focusing on funding projects that often need less than $100 million to reach the next level of scale. They are driven by the belief that equitable climate action is essential, and they prioritize projects that benefit frontline communities and promote social equity. Their work encompasses investment, portfolio support, community engagement, policy development and advocacy, and career development for the climate field.

Elemental Excelerator offers a hybrid work model for employees located near one of their headquarters in Honolulu, New York, Washington, D.C. or San Francisco. While employees are encouraged to come into the office at least once a week to foster community, most employees come in 1-2 times a week and can choose to come in more often if they prefer. This hybrid model provides flexibility for employees to work remotely as needed.

Elemental Excelerator offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including a competitive salary based on market data and the organization's compensation philosophy, a professional development stipend, and three weeks of paid time off. The company also provides a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home and in the office, with a minimum of one day per week in the office to foster a strong team culture.

Elemental Excelerator is a nonprofit investor dedicated to scaling climate solutions that have a deep impact on communities. They invest in companies developing technologies that address climate challenges, such as renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, and water conservation. Their mission is to help these companies reach commercial scale while ensuring their solutions are equitable and accessible to all communities, especially those most impacted by climate change.

Elemental Excelerator promotes a culture that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and impact. Their core values - Kuleana (responsibility & privilege), humble spirit, growth mindset, and joyful work - guide their internal culture and are encouraged to be infused into the work of their portfolio companies. This results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on team-based problem solving and a shared desire to create positive change.

Elemental Excelerator is committed to creating a more equitable climate sector. They believe that climate change is inextricably linked with social inequities, and that addressing climate change requires a diverse range of voices and perspectives. Their approach, Equity In/Equity Out, emphasizes the need for companies to center equity in their internal practices, products, and deployments. They believe that companies who prioritize equity are more successful in attracting talent, reaching customers, and achieving their climate impact goals. Elemental has developed initiatives like the EDICT Internship Program and the Square Partnerships Model to promote diversity in the climate workforce and ensure that communities are involved in technology deployments.