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Elena Harumi Stark

Elena Harumi Stark

Head of Impact & Platform at AENU; Climate tech and sustainable investing expert

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Berlin, Germany
Joined February 2026
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Summary

Elena Harumi Stark is a dedicated professional in sustainable finance and climate technology, currently serving as the Head of Impact & Platform at AENU, an early-stage climate tech venture capital firm. Her work involves leading ESG strategies, ensuring SFDR compliance, and developing 'Impact-as-a-Service' offerings for portfolio companies. She played a pivotal role in AENU achieving B Corp Certification. gndpartners+3
Prior to AENU, Elena held several impact-focused roles at Tomorrow Bank, a German sustainable FinTech, where she significantly contributed to the company's ESG initiatives and its recognition as a 'Best for the World' B-Corp. She was instrumental in leading treasury, investment products, and project financing with a strong impact and ESG perspective. illuminem+2
Elena is passionate about addressing the climate crisis and advancing social equality through sustainable investing. Her expertise extends to understanding the leverage effect of money in promoting sustainable development and involving stakeholders in ethical product development, as evidenced by her work at Tomorrow Bank. illuminem+1

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AENU Is Now a Certified B Corporation™ — And We’re Just Getting Started

May 16, 2025

An article authored by Elena Harumi Stark discussing AENU's B Corp certification, highlighting why this milestone is significant for an impact VC and providing tips for founders considering B Corp certification.

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Banking of tomorrow: How Tomorrow involves customers in product development

October 5, 2021

An interview where Elena Stark, as Impact Manager at Tomorrow, discusses how the sustainable FinTech involves customers in product development and investment strategy, contributing to its 'Best for the World' B-Corp award.

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make a significant impact by funding climate or impactful transformation ventures.

Dec 19, 2025