Material Impact

About The Fund

Material Impact is an investment fund that specializes in transforming material science innovations into companies that offer value-added products with a positive impact on society. They position themselves as a critical early-stage investor, often providing the first funding for first-of-their-kind innovations. Their focus industries include AgroTech, Hardware and Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, Robotics, Real Estate and Construction, DeepTech, and initiatives focused on women. Material Impact invests in companies that are at the intersection of digital and physical innovation, which they believe is where significant industry advancements are made. With an investment minimum of $100,000, a maximum of $5,000,000, and a sweet spot of around $1,500,000, they engage with startups at various early stages, including Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A. Their philosophy is to be actively involved with the startups they invest in, providing far-reaching support to help them thrive, contrary to the typical practice of just financially backing companies. They aim to drive outsized returns while concurrently making the world cleaner, more productive, and healthier. Their approach is hands-on, involving collaboration with founders and providing resources well beyond capital to future-proof our planet and species. By focusing on material science's potential to change the world, they surround themselves with a team and portfolio intended to pioneer significant progress in their chosen sectors.