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Impossible Objects

Northbrook, US · Illinois LLC · 8 known investors

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Impossible Objects develops composite-based 3D printing technology. The company operates in the additive manufacturing and hardware sector.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Founders & leadership

RSRobert Swartz
Robert SwartzFounder and ChairmanRobert Swartz is founder and chairman of Impossible Objects, which develops composite-based additive manufacturing technology for printing carbon fiber, fiberglass, and high-performance polymers.
SHSteve Hoover
Steve HooverChief Executive OfficerHe has experience spanning IoT, digital manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, automation, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and SaaS technologies.
LK
Lawrence KaplanNamed on SEC filing
IDIan Drury
Ian DruryNamed on SEC filingVenture Partner at OCA Ventures

Investors · 8

Tensility Venture Partnerslisted by Tensility Venture PartnersChicago

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IDEA Fund PartnersreportedChapel Hill · $250K – $500K

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OCA VenturesreportedChicago · $1M – $3M

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Also in the syndicate · 4

DEA Fund PartnersHuizenga Capital ManagementInflection Equity PartnersMason Avenue Investments

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15.6M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$6.4MraisedOct 2017 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lawrence KaplanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert SwartzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ian DruryDirector
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$6.4M
Minimum investment
$14.9K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Illinois
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedDec 2014 · 12 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert SwartzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lawrence KaplanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.8M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Illinois
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Related companies · 2

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CarbonCarbon provides 3D printing hardware, photopolymer resins, and computational design software that brands use to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance products. Its technology targets applications in comfort and protection products across consumer and industrial markets.

Companies working in the same space as Impossible Objects.

Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2023$1.8M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$749.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2022$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2022$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Impossible Objects do?
Impossible Objects develops composite-based 3D printing technology. The company operates in the additive manufacturing and hardware sector.
Who founded Impossible Objects?
Impossible Objects was founded by Robert Swartz.
Who are Impossible Objects's investors?
Impossible Objects's investors include Elevate Innovation Partners, Tensility Venture Partners, IDEA Fund Partners, OCA Ventures.
How much funding has Impossible Objects raised?
Impossible Objects has disclosed $15.6M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Impossible Objects headquartered?
Impossible Objects is headquartered in Northbrook, US.