Elemental Excelerator helps startups change the world, one community at a time. Each year, it finds 15-20 companies that best fit its mission and funds each company up to $1 million to improve systems that impact people's lives: energy, mobility, water, agriculture, and beyond. To date, it has awarded over $30 million to 82 companies.

Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across four primary sectors: Energy, Health, AgriFood, and Emerging Technologies. Rockstart offers intensive programs that provide startups with access to capital, office space, and a network of mentors, partners, and investors. Its initiatives include customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and established companies, driving opportunities for co-creation and investment. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm emphasizes a structured six-month program that includes workshops on various business topics, culminating in a Demo Day where entrepreneurs present their ventures to potential investors and partners. Additionally, Rockstart has developed specialized programs such as Rockstart AI and Rockstart Impact Nepal to cater to specific markets and entrepreneurial needs.

Fidelity is a privately owned investment manager based in Boston, providing a wide range of financial services to individual investors, businesses, financial advisors, and institutions. Established in 1946, the firm offers products such as IRAs, 401(k) rollovers, annuities, discount brokerage services, retirement services, estate planning, wealth management, securities execution and clearance, and life insurance. Fidelity manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, investing in public equity and fixed income markets globally. The company conducts in-house research to inform its investment strategies, helping over 32 million individuals and managing employee benefit programs for more than 22,000 businesses. Additionally, Fidelity supports over 13,000 financial institutions by providing innovative investment and technology solutions. The firm operates through multiple regional offices and Investor Centers across the United States.

Techstars is a global startup accelerator founded in 2006, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurs through various programs, including mentorship-driven accelerators, startup programs, and corporate innovation partnerships. Techstars connects founders with a vast network of mentors, investors, and industry experts to foster company growth. The organization operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, focusing on diverse sectors such as mobility, retail, and social impact. It also manages a venture capital fund that invests in innovative technology companies at early stages. With over 1,000 companies in its accelerator portfolio, Techstars has developed a reputation for nurturing successful startups across various markets, helping them scale and achieve significant valuations.

SoftBank is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son. It offers a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line communication, broadband, digital television, and internet services. The company operates through several segments, encompassing mobile communications, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet services, including the operation of the Yahoo! JAPAN portal and e-commerce platforms. SoftBank has also expanded into robotics, artificial intelligence, and clean energy technology, with notable acquisitions like Arm Holdings. Its investment arm, the SoftBank Vision Fund, focuses on growth-stage technology companies across various sectors such as IoT, fintech, and cloud computing, aiming to drive innovation and technological advancement. Additionally, SoftBank is involved in renewable energy, payment processing, and media distribution, maintaining a diverse portfolio that supports its overarching goal of fostering the Information Revolution and enhancing global connectivity.

JamJar Investments is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth consumer brand businesses in digital and non-tech sectors. With expertise gained from taking innocent from inception to acquisition by Coca Cola for over half a billion pounds, the company understands the journey of entrepreneurs and provides solutions to their challenges. Founded by the innocent drinks founders, JamJar invests in European businesses, particularly in consumer services, products, technology, and food and drink sectors. The firm typically invests between £0.15 million and £1 million in initial rounds, with a willingness to continue investing in subsequent rounds. Based in London, United Kingdom, JamJar Investments leverages its operational, commercial, and brand experience to support entrepreneurs through the highs and lows of business growth.

BP is an integrated oil and gas company based in the United Kingdom, with operations spanning across Europe, North and South America, Australasia, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1908, they deliver heat, light, and mobility products to a global audience, aiming to drive the transition to a lower carbon future. In addition to their core business, BP Ventures, a venture capital firm, invests in private and high-growth technology companies, with a focus on accelerating innovation in the energy sector. With over $400 million invested in technology companies across various entities, BP is committed to leveraging their investments to transition towards a low carbon company and address the global challenge of meeting energy demands while reducing carbon emissions.

Next47 is a global venture firm founded in 2016 and backed by Siemens, specializing in investing in technology startups using deep technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, cybersecurity, and IoT. With a focus on enterprise-focused businesses, Next47 provides board advice and resources to catalyze portfolio company growth. The firm's close relationship with Siemens grants startups access to international markets, a global customer base, and technical expertise to achieve business expansion. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Next47 has a global footprint with additional offices in Munich, Beijing, Boston, London, Paris, Rosh Haayin, Shanghai, Stockholm, and Tel Aviv.

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, established in 1995, that specializes in operational growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, infrastructure, industrial services, and manufacturing. The firm focuses on high-growth companies at different stages of development and aims to partner with entrepreneurs who are dedicated to excellence and industry transformation. Valor Equity Partners typically invests between $10 million and $75 million in platform companies with revenues ranging from $30 million to $200 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $20 million. The firm also has a presence in North America and India, targeting investments in a wide array of industries, including healthcare, technology, clean energy, and financial services. With a commitment to solving the challenges of growth and scale, Valor Equity Partners seeks to be a lead investor, emphasizing both control and non-control equity investments.

BlackRock is a global investment management corporation based in New York City, founded in 1988. They focus on investing across multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. BlackRock offers a range of solutions for institutions, financial professionals, and individuals, working solely for their clients to offer clear financial guidance and products. They are the world's largest asset manager, managing trillions of dollars for clients and providing assistance to companies, institutions, and governments with financial challenges. BlackRock has various subsidiaries, including BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited and BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, LLC, providing investment advisory services and managing mutual funds, hedge funds, and exchange-traded funds. Additionally, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Inc. specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments across various sectors and regions. BlackRock Real Estate invests in strategies worldwide, offering custom solutions in both public and private markets.