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Material Impact

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Boston, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Material Impact is a deep tech ecosystem and network organization supporting companies using material science to develop commercial products and solutions. The organization connects portfolio companies with corporate partners, academic institutions, and government agencies to navigate funding, regulatory, and technical challenges.

Deep TechImpact & Social GoodNew Materials

Founders & leadership

RA
Richard AshenfelterExecutive
MS
Martin SirkinExecutive
EM
Emily MalinaExecutive

Board

NH
Niko HrdyBoard director

Investors · 2

Renaissance Venture CapitalAnn Arbor
Acre Venture PartnersreportedSanta Monica · $100K – $10Mvia Alex Bondar · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13.8M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2023

▶$11.3MraisedAug 2021 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Emily MalinaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard AshenfelterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Niko HrdyDirector
  • Alex BondarDirector
  • Craig ShapiroDirector
Offering amount
$11.3M
Amount sold
$11.3M
First sale
Aug 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedNov 2016 · 14 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Niko HrdyDirector
  • Richard AshenfelterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Martin SirkinExecutive Officer
  • Emily MalinaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Foundation Alloy raises $22 million in Series A financing roundtctmagazine.com · Jun 2026Material Impact raises new $352 million VC fundbostonglobe.com · Nov 2023Introducing Material Impact. | Material Impactmaterialimpact.com · Mar 2017Material Impact Launches $100M Debut Venture Capital Fund - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Nov 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Material Impact do?
Material Impact is a deep tech ecosystem and network organization supporting companies using material science to develop commercial products and solutions. The organization connects portfolio companies with corporate partners, academic institutions, and government agencies to navigate funding, regulatory, and technical challenges.
Who are Material Impact's investors?
Material Impact's investors include Renaissance Venture Capital, Acre Venture Partners.
How much funding has Material Impact raised?
Material Impact has disclosed $13.8M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Material Impact headquartered?
Material Impact is headquartered in Boston, US.