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Material Impact Fund

Boston, Massachusetts · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRoboticsHardware & DevicesFrontier TechManufacturing & IndustrialBiotech & Life SciencesSemiconductors & HardwareRobotics & AutomationClimate & Clean Energy

Thesis

Material science and deep tech innovations drive outsized returns while solving urgent human problems. We back inception-stage founders turning lab breakthroughs into commercial products that make the world cleaner, more productive, and healthier.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps, software-only companies, or teams without deep technical expertise. No companies without clear material science foundation.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$700M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

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Carmichael Roberts

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Adam Sharkawy

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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Corinna Chen

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Christian Theriault

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Elyse Winer

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Ben Schlatka

PartnerCompany Building Partner

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Sidney McLaurin

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Natalie Wisniewski

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Portfolio

6K IncManufacturing Industrial

6K Inc specializes in sustainable production of engineered materials using advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on applications in additive manufacturing and lithium-ion batteries.

actnanoManufacturing Industrial

actnano is a revolutionary surface protection technology company that safeguards a variety of materials from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Specializing in automotive and consumer electronics, their Advanced nanoGUARD technology provides sustainable, human-safe coatings that protect electronics from moisture and environmental aggressors.

AgZenAgetech Longevity

AgZen provides RealCoverage, a system that measures and optimizes droplet coverage in real-time for crop spraying, reducing chemical and water usage while improving crop outcomes.

AmperesandManufacturing Industrial

Amperesand builds a complete power conversion platform based on Solid State Transformer (SST) technology, designed to meet the growing electricity demands of AI, electric mobility, and industrial growth.

BloomerTechHealthcare Digital

Bloomer Tech empowers women with real-time insights and comprehensive data that assists clinicians with recognizing and diagnosing the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease.

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DetrapelManufacturing Industrial

DetraPel, Inc. is a clean-tech advanced materials company that specializes in synthesizing and manufacturing PFAS-free protective coatings. The company focuses on sustainable chemistry innovation and offers products for various industries including textiles, food packaging, healthcare, and electronics.

Debut BiotechBiotech Life Sciences

Debut Biotech is a pioneering biotech beauty company that creates high-performing beauty products rooted in science and clinical testing, utilizing bio-based ingredients and advanced biomanufacturing techniques.

Fleet RoboticsRobotics Automation

Fleet Robotics is driving deep data insights for shipping, powered by submersible, autonomous hull-cleaning and inspection robots.

Folio PhotonicsEnterprise Software

Folio Photonics is reenergizing storage media innovation with the first-ever enterprise-scale, immutable active archive solution that delivers breakthrough cost, security, and sustainability benefits.

Fusion Coolant SystemsManufacturing Industrial

Fusion Coolant Systems specializes in advanced cooling and lubrication systems for CNC machines, utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide technology to enhance performance and sustainability.

GALYFood Beverage

GALY's biocraft turns bold ideas into tangible products, delivering with premium quality, proven scalability, and a positive legacy for generations to come. We partner with visionary brands across industries who share our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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Material Impact Research Investment Thesis Material Impact is a specialized venture capital firm dedicated to backing inception-stage companies powered by material science and deep tech innovation. Founded on the belief that materials science underpins transformational innovation across every industry, Material Impact serves as the first institutional investor for companies turning university rese

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