Roots

Elemento grew out of two different ways of thinking about business: American pragmatism and European sensibility, each shaping the firm in equal measure.
That combination, more than any formal methodology, defined a consistent preference for substance over positioning, and a conviction that the right kind of partnership changes the trajectory of a company far more than capital alone ever could.

About us

"We don't back businesses. We back the people who chose to build them, and we stay in the room long enough to see why they were right."

- Rocco Benetton

Philosophy

Most investment models revolve around a clock that starts when capital is deployed and stops when the fund reaches the end of its life, shaping every decision in between. Elemento was built around a different question: what becomes possible when that clock is removed?

Long-term horizon

No mandatory exit deadline, but strategic decisions driven by industrial value, not by the pressure of a fixed timeline.

Ownership stability

Permanent capital ensures continuity in the shareholder structure, reducing turnover and supporting a more coherent and stable governance.

Strategic alignment

Without a short-term exit to plan for, the investor can focus on the structural strength of the business, supporting R&D, human capital, and gradual expansion.

Financial flexibility

Profits can be reinvested or distributed as dividends over time, and M&A opportunities can be approached without the pressure of rapid capital recovery.

Business we back

SpaceX is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing reusable launch systems and satellite infrastructure to reduce the cost of space access. With proven launch capabilities and the rapidly scaling Starlink network, it is a key player in the global space economy.

Space X

Starbase, Texas, USA

Space X

Starbase, Texas, USA

Aerospace Artificial intelligence

Avvera.ai is an AI-powered platform delivering energy retrofitting solutions for existing buildings, optimizing performance and reducing consumption. By combining diagnostics with AI-driven recommendations, it enables measurable efficiency gains without full infrastructure replacement.

Avvera AI

Venice, Italy, UE

Avvera AI

Venice, Italy, UE

Artificial intelligence Energy

Gamma Waves Partners is a global investment platform focused on backing and scaling premium sports IP and sports technology businesses through a permanent capital approach. Backed by significant founder capital and deep expertise across investing and sport, the platform targets under-monetized rights and tech-enabled opportunities, applying operational discipline and data-driven strategies to unlock value and grow global audiences.

Gamma Waves Partners

Amsterdam, Netherlands, UE

Gamma Waves Partners

Amsterdam, Netherlands, UE

Sport Technology

Telly is a consumer technology company redefining television through a dual-screen, ad-supported platform. By offering free smart TVs monetized via integrated advertising and data insights, it enables a disruptive acquisition model within the connected TV ecosystem.

Telly

Los Angeles, California, USA

Telly

Los Angeles, California, USA

Technology TV set manufacturing

Brandback is a technology platform helping brands reclaim value from secondary markets through buyback and resale programs. Integrated with Glara.ai, it enhances product visibility across AI-driven discovery channels, strengthening retention and unlocking new revenue streams.

Brandback & Glara

Berlin, Germany, UE

Brandback & Glara

Berlin, Germany, UE

Artificial intelligence Circular resale

The Realest is a platform focused on authenticated sports memorabilia and collectibles, connecting fans, athletes, and brands. By combining verified assets with digital engagement and commerce, it unlocks new monetization opportunities in the global collectibles market.

The Realest

Los Angeles, California, USA

The Realest

Los Angeles, California, USA

Artists Athletes

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