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Impossible Objects

Northbrook, US · Illinois LLC · 4 known investors

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614 people in our graph share verified history with the Impossible Objects team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Javier Solterounlockedknows Steve Hoover · together at Carnegie Mellon University (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via MIT Media Lab
knows the team · via PARC, a Xerox Company
×7knows the team · via Carnegie Mellon University

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 SwartzinFounder 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 HooverinChief 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 Druryin𝕏Named on SEC filingVenture Partner at OCA Ventures

Investors · 4

Elevate Innovation PartnersNew Yorkvia Shreyas Chityala · inferred
Tensility Venture PartnersChicago
IDEA Fund PartnersreportedChapel Hill · $250K – $500K
OCA VenturesreportedChicago · $1M – $3M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$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.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Somerville, MA11 shared keywordsFormlabs designs and manufactures professional desktop 3D printers using stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies, along with proprietary materials and software. Its customers span industries including medical research, footwear, automotive and aerospace manufacturing, as well as entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Carbon11 shared keywordsCarbon 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 competing with Impossible Objects for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

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.

In the news

Impossible Objects unveils new CBAM-2 3D printer, partnership with BASF, and $4.1 million funding - 3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com · May 20193ders.org - CBAM creator Impossible Objects raises $6.4M as interest in Model One 3D printer grows | 3D Printer News & 3D Printing News3ders.org · Oct 2017Impossible Objects raises $6.4 million in series A funding for composite 3D printer development - 3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com · Oct 2017Impossible Objects Raises $6.4M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Oct 2017Impossible Objects Raises Series A Funding From Leading Investors | Business Wirebusinesswire.com · Oct 2017Impossible Objects raises $6.4M to grow staff in marketing, sales and R&D | Built In Chicagobuiltinchicago.org · Oct 2017

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 $9.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Impossible Objects headquartered?
Impossible Objects is headquartered in Northbrook, US.