Sustainable Elements Fund (SEF)
The global decarbonization, energy transition and digitalization of both industry and society rely heavily on the availability of the so called Critical Minerals, including: Copper, Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earths, Hydrogen,..
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In the case of Copper, it is estimated that an additional ∼7.5 M tons/year will be needed by 2035. The challenge is of planetary scale, requiring trillions of USD of investment
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Cutting edge solutions are required in order to secure the global supply of the Critical Minerals in a sustainable way
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SEF is investing in those unique startups proposing them
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SEF is actively searching for startups whose tech-based solutions have the potential to disrupt and move the needle of the Critical Minerals’ value chain
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SEF is a Technology Agnostic / Sector Specific VC Fund
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SEF invests from Series A on, with TRL’s ≥ 4, leading or co-investing in the Rounds
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SEF invests globally
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SEF is based in Chile, the largest hub in the world for the most relevant Critical Minerals: Copper & Lithium
SEF targets to invest primarily in startups with tech-based solutions addressing the following challenges:
Enhanced productivity: Solutions to produce more with less, addressing low quality / difficult ore deposits, while enhancing safety standards.
Removing bottlenecks for industry expansion: Solutions that enable a faster implementation of both brownfield and greenfield projects.
Increased sustainability: Solutions to reduce the CO2 footprint, other hazardous emissions, waste, and negative environmental and social impacts.
Stimulating demand: Startups offering novel applications for the critical minerals, thereby expanding market demand and driving industry growth.