Sam Andersen Joins Element Ventures as Investment Partner, Expanding the Firm’s Commitment to Utah
Provo, Utah — October 27, 2025 — Element Ventures today announced that Sam Andersen has joined the firm as an Investment Partner, strengthening its presence and long-term commitment to Utah’s growing technology and venture ecosystem.
While the brand of Element Ventures may be new to Utah, its existing partnership, comprised of Jeff Danley, Jeff Burningham, and Jamie Dunn, has been investing in Utah for over a decade, raising multiple venture funds under the Peak Ventures name and backing many of the state’s most successful companies — including Divvy, Filevine, Podium, Owlet, Pura and dozens more.
“Sam fits perfectly with how we think about investing – practical, founder-first, and Utah-rooted,” according to Element Ventures co-founder Jeff Danley. “He understands what it takes to build and scale, has seen successful exits first-hand, and shares our long-term commitment to Utah’s success. We are thrilled to have him join Element Ventures, and we look forward to backing the next wave of standout founders and companies.”
Based in Salt Lake City, Sam will focus primarily on pre-seed and seed investments, while also maintaining the fund’s unique flexibility to participate in later-stage or cross-sector opportunities.
“Utah has a unique blend of cultural, educational, and entrepreneurial strengths that consistently produces outsized successes,” said Andersen. “I’m excited to help Element Ventures continue building on that foundation, supporting founders who are defining the next decade of innovation in our state.”
Sam brings deep experience across investment, growth, and operational strategy, having worked at the intersection of finance, venture capital, and technology throughout his career.
Element Ventures continues to expand its role in supporting the region’s startup ecosystem through early partnerships with high-potential founders and scalable platforms across the Mountain West.