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We help build remarkable businesses that change the world for the better.

David Evans

Managing Director: Fairtree Elevant Ventures

David Evans

David Evans

David Evans
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Fairtree Elevant Ventures

Elevant Ventures is a growth accelerator

Elevant Ventures is a diverse team of engineers, entrepreneurs, technologists, designers, and finance experts, united by a passion for breakthrough ideas and their transformative potential. We identify and support trailblazing companies that leverage innovation to shape a future defined by sustainable technology, healthy living, and a better world for everyone—a future that serves as an inspiring legacy for our children.

We believe that great ideas achieve meaningful impact only through exceptional execution sustained over time. Our mission is to make this vision a reality. Elevant Ventures focuses on Seed to Series A investment in Europe.

What we bring to the partnership with our portfolio companies

Our portfolio of companies blend cutting-edge science with ambitious goals to tackle future challenges. We empower them with our engines for growth:

Foundational values

We believe strong values are fundamental to building exceptional, sustainable businesses. We seek partnerships with those who share our values, rooted in integrity and a commitment to excellence.

Meet our team

Kobus Nel

Kobus Nel

Chairman of Investment Committees

David Evans

David Evans

Managing Director: Fairtree Elevant Ventures

Gabriel Louw

Gabriel Louw

Private Equity Investment Principal

Rene Van Rooyen

Rene Van Rooyen

Financial Manager

Marisa Evans

Marisa Evans

Private Equity Analyst

Maurits Geuze

Maurits Geuze

Investment Partner

Elevant Ventures

Where we invest

We invest in ambitious teams that are set to transform their industries.
We look for:

Energy transition: Next-generational battery systems, renewable infrastructure.

Industrial automation: AI-enabled manufacturing, robotics, process optimisation.

Sustainable materials: Circular economy solutions, advanced manufacturing, recycling.

Agricultural innovation: Food security, resource efficiency, and food supply chain resilience.

Our portfolio

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Task Clinical Trials logo

Kalpana logo

No Palm Ingredients logo

Moby Bikes logo

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Perspective: Energy

Throughout human history, economic growth has been driven by population growth and productivity per person.

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Perspective: Energy
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Perspectives on artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term used rather loosely, but at its essence, it can be used simply as an umbrella term for strategies and techniques you can use to make machines more human-like. 

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Perspective: S – ALD

On the 16 April 2023 the Dutch cabinet announced a €28b climate investment package, with an additional €5b also allocated to an expansion of nuclear energy.

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Important information

The Fund Manager is registered with the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) with registration number 5002628, on the basis of section 2:66a sub 1a under 1 in conjunction with section 2:66a sub 3 of the FMSA (implementing Article 3(2)(a) of the AIFMD) as an alternative investment fund manager (beheerder), managing alternative investment funds (beleggingsinstellingen) such as the Fund.