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Material Impact

Venture capital

Boston · Seed–Series B · 21 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Material Impact targets deep technology companies grounded in material science that address major societal challenges. Based on portfolio activities and news coverage, the firm backs ventures spanning sustainable materials, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Boston, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
AUM
$352M
Tracked investments
57

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website
Adam Sharkawy· Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Carmichael Roberts· Co-Founder & Managing Partnerin

Named a Tech Power Player in Boston by The Boston Globe; leadership figure in deep tech and technical investing.

Ben Schlatka· Company Building Partner
Corinna Chen· Partner
Elyse Winer· Partner
Natalie Wisniewski· Company Building Partner
Randy Allen· Company Building Partner
Sidney McLaurin· Partner
Wendy Shao· Company Building Partner
Alexa Horwitz· Director of Marketing and Communications
Deborah Kilpatrick· Health IT CEO, Evidation
Ezgi Emiroglu· Venture Associate
George Whitesides· Chief Scientific Advisor
Joe Kennedy III· Senior Advisor
Ken DiPoto· Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Fensterstock· Company Building Advisor
Paul Deninger· Operating Partner
Shawna Sharkey· Vice President
Theresa Peterson· Senior Advisor
Upma Sharma· Medical, Biomaterials President, Arsenal Medicine

What they invest in

from 28 of 57 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×9New Materials ×9Cleantech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Biotech ×5Energy ×5Hardware ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4

HQs:United States×16

Investments · 57 tracked

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6K

Production-scale microwave plasma system for advanced materials at 6000 degrees enabling sustainable manufacturing across additive manufacturing, batteries, and displays.

6Kinc6kinc.com

6K produces advanced materials using microwave plasma technology (UniMelt) for manufacturing battery materials, metals, alloys, and other high-performance compounds. The company focuses on sustainable, domestic production from recycled feedstock to support battery supply chains and reduce reliance on mining.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

actnano

Water and environmental resistant nanocoating technology for protecting electronics in automotive and consumer electronics.

Actnanoactnano.com

actnano develops PFAS-free conformal coatings for electronic protection across automotive, consumer electronics, medical, and industrial applications. The company's Advanced nanoGUARD technology provides waterproof protection while maintaining signal integrity and regulatory compliance.

Deep TechNew Materials

AgZenagzen.com

AgZen develops real-time monitoring technology for crop spraying, analyzing droplet behavior to help growers and agricultural equipment manufacturers optimize application efficiency. The company serves farmers, ag equipment companies, and researchers in the agriculture industry.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardware

Vishnu JayaprakashKripa VaranasiMaher Damak

Amperesandamperesand.io

Amperesand manufactures medium voltage solid-state transformers for critical power infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of power systems for AI data centers and industrial applications. The company's factory-built platform consolidates multiple electrical components to reduce installation time and space requirements.

Deep TechEnergyHardware

Brian Dow(Chief Executive Officer)Tommy Joyner(Sr. VP of Engineering)Marc Bouchet(Chief of Staff)Andrey Reznik(Chief Financial Officer)

Bloomer Tech

Personalized cardiovascular diagnostics for women including a wearable ECG device and patient-facing health app.

Bloomertechbloomertech.com

Generates digital biomarkers for women's health, providing precision cardiovascular care and data services with a focus on female physiology.

Digital HealthFemTech

Datacule

Data storage solution encoding data in molecular mixtures for long-lasting, sustainable, and secure information storage.

Debut

Biomanufactured high-value ingredients for cosmetics, food, and wellness using sustainable feedstocks as petrochemical alternatives.

Debutbiotechdebutbiotech.com

Debut combines artificial intelligence and biotechnology to develop novel skincare and haircare ingredients. The company uses an AI discovery platform to decode genomic-level insights and translate them into proprietary molecules and formulations for the beauty industry.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

DetraPeldetrapel.com

DetraPel manufactures PFAS-free protective coatings and stain-repellent technologies for use in textiles, packaging, healthcare, and electronics. The company serves consumer and industrial customers seeking sustainable, non-toxic alternatives to traditional fluorinated chemistry.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsCharlotte, US

Fleetroboticsfleetrobotics.ai

Fleet Robotics develops autonomous submersible robots that clean ship hulls, mitigate biofouling, and inspect underwater infrastructure, delivering performance data for the maritime shipping industry.

IoTRobotics

Folio Photonics

Archival storage solution using patented multi-terabyte optical discs with decades-long shelf-life and low environmental footprint.

Foliophotonicsfoliophotonics.com

Folio Photonics develops enterprise-scale immutable active archive storage solutions using photonic materials science to reduce cost and improve security for long-term data retention. The company serves organizations across industries seeking sustainable, cost-effective approaches to managing large-scale data storage.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware

Foundationalloyfoundationalloy.com

Foundation Alloy engineers custom metal alloys and components using solid-state processing that avoids melting, enabling microstructures and contaminant control that conventional metallurgy cannot achieve. The company delivers finished parts and semi-finished stock to customers requiring superior engineering alloys.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

Fusion Coolant Systems

Advanced coolant and lubricant for the machining industry leveraging supercritical CO2 for sustainability and cost efficiency.

Fusioncoolantfusioncoolant.com

Fusion Coolant Systems develops Pure-Cut, a supercritical CO2-based cooling and lubrication system for CNC machine tools that replaces traditional cutting fluids. The technology delivers improved tool life, faster machining speeds, and reduced worker health risks while lowering carbon footprint.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials

GALY

Cellular agriculture company growing high-quality lab-grown cotton at 10x faster rates with 77% less water and 84% smaller CO2 footprint.

Gen Phoenix
Genphoenixgenphoenix.com

Gen Phoenix produces high-performance recycled materials, particularly recycled leather, from leather manufacturing waste and post-industrial offcuts for use in fashion, automotive, and other industries. The company focuses on circular manufacturing practices to create sustainable alternatives to traditional leather.

Circular EconomyNew Materials

Huuehuue.bio

Huue produces bio-based indigo dye for the denim industry using bioengineered microbes that convert sugar into pigment, replacing toxic chemical and petroleum-based processes. The company's sustainable indigo is compatible with existing manufacturing and reduces toxicity, fossil fuel use, and water pollution in denim production.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantech

Corinna Chen(CEO)Tammy Hsu(Principal Scientist & Co-Founder)

Infinite Cooling

Industrial water recovery technology using electric field technology to reduce water consumption and treatment costs in cooling processes.

Infinitecoolinginfinitecooling.com
Jump Aero

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for first responder emergency response with capability to be airborne in under 30 seconds.

Kolomakoloma.com

Koloma explores and produces natural hydrogen to support global decarbonization efforts. The company uses proprietary data and technology to identify hydrogen sources in the United States and globally, positioning the resource as a cost-competitive, reliable clean energy source for industrial and energy applications.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy

logo-rivervestwpengine.com

WP Engine provides managed hosting and platform services for WordPress websites, serving companies and agencies of all sizes with infrastructure, tools, and support. The company also offers industry-tailored solutions and developer-focused products across the WordPress ecosystem.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Jason Cohen(Founder)

Lynq

Instant-on, scalable communication networks for first responders and enterprises operating in environments with no or unreliable connectivity.

Lynqmelynqme.com

Lynq develops infrastructure-free wireless networking software that enables enterprise devices and machines to form large area networks without relying on existing infrastructure like 5G or cellular. The solution serves enterprises in industries including construction, agriculture, military, and public safety seeking to optimize operational efficiency and connectivity at scale.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT

Maglev Aero

All-electric zero-emission vertical-takeoff and landing aircraft for passenger and cargo transport in the emerging urban air mobility market.

MagLev Aeromaglevaero.com
Mattiqmattiq.com

MattiQ accelerates materials science discovery using a platform for computational experimentation and design across energy, computing, transportation, and space industries.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials

More on Jump Aerojumpaero.com

Jump Aero develops the fastest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to reduce emergency response times for first responders, particularly in rural areas.

Climate TechMobility & Transportation<UNKNOWN>

NanoGraf

Advanced battery material company with patented silicon-anode technology enabling longer-lasting, higher-energy lithium-ion batteries.

Nauticus Robotics

Ultra-sustainable marine robotics fleet with tetherless autonomous robots reducing subsea work costs and GHG emissions.

Nauticusroboticsnauticusrobotics.com

Nauticus Robotics develops autonomous underwater robots and AI-powered control software for offshore operations including renewable energy, aquaculture, port security, and subsea mining.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyRobotics<UNKNOWN>

NextGen Jane

Smart tampon technology collecting menstrual and cervicovaginal samples for reproductive healthcare diagnostics.

Nextgenjanenextgenjane.com

NextGen Jane operates a longitudinal molecular study of women's menstruation, collecting samples through a patented at-home kit to generate genomic insights into reproductive and gynecological health. The company serves women seeking to understand menstrual cycles, fertility, and conditions like endometriosis through advanced diagnostics and personalized health insights.

BiotechDigital HealthFemTech

Nohbonohbo.com

New Jersey Baseball Academy combines academic instruction with baseball development and performance training for student-athletes, partnering with Acellus Academy for K-12 online education.

EdTechNew Jersey, US

Orbion Space Technology

Plasma electric thrusters for small satellites with mass-manufactured fuel-efficient propulsion systems for New Space customers.

Orbionspaceorbionspace.com

Orbion manufactures Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling orbital maneuvers, lifetime extension, and cost reduction. The company provides fully integrated propulsion modules designed for mass production and mission-critical reliability.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Oxipital AIoxipitalai.com

Oxipital AI develops V-CORTX, an AI vision platform for industrial manufacturers and machine builders to deploy machine vision for quality inspection and defect detection without coding or manual annotation. The platform serves manufacturing operations including food processing, enabling automated visual inspection, yield improvement, and waste reduction.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep Tech

Oxipital AI

AI-enabled machine vision technology for robotic process automation and product inspection in food, agriculture, and consumer goods manufacturing.

Ripple Foodsripplefoods.com

Ripple Foods makes plant-based milk, shakes, and half & half products from yellow peas, marketed as sustainable alternatives to dairy and other plant-based milks. The company targets consumers seeking environmentally-friendly protein-rich beverages and breakfast products.

Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good<UNKNOWN>, US

Adam Lowry(Co-founder)Dr. Neil Renninger(Co-founder)

Ripple Foods

Dairy-free products made with yellow pea protein using significantly less water than dairy alternatives, certified as a Benefit Corporation.

Sonerasonera.io
Sonera
Sonera Magnetics

Novel sensing technology for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces enabling high-performance signal detection without superconducting sensors.

SOURCEsource.co

Hydropanels technology producing clean drinking water using only sunlight and air for global water access.

Still Bright

Hydrometallurgical process enabling fast, low-cost refined copper production from traditional ore and non-traditional sources like mining waste.

Still Brightstillbright.co

Still Bright develops electrochemical copper extraction technology that replaces traditional smelting, enabling faster, cleaner copper production from previously unrecoverable sources. The technology serves mining companies and the broader copper supply chain to address projected copper shortages driven by increased demand from electronics, transmission, and construction industries.

CleantechNew MaterialsNew Jersey, US

Talus Renewables

First commercial modular zero-carbon green ammonia system producing lower-cost, carbon-free ammonia at point of use for multiple industries.

Talusagtalusag.com

Talusag produces modular, containerized green ammonia systems for local production near the point of use, serving agriculture, mining, and maritime sectors. The company's technology stabilizes costs and supply certainty for essential raw materials using power, water, and air inputs.

AgTechCleantechEnergy

Tierra Biosciencestierrabiosciences.com

Tierra Biosciences develops high-performance protein design technology, serving biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Biotech

Tierra Biosciences

Synthetic biology company accelerating bio-based materials discovery with protein platform coupling high-throughput manufacturing and e-commerce simplicity.

VIEWgaly.coin

GALY develops biocrafted alternatives to conventionally extracted materials like cocoa and cotton, positioning grown products as sustainable replacements for industries reliant on extractive supply chains.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials

Luciano

Werewoolwerewool.bio

Women-led biotech company engineering high-performance protein-based textile fibers for fashion with sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers.

Board seats · per SEC filings · 8

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Folio Photonics Inc.SEC filing

$8M raise · filed Apr 2026 · via Adam D. Sharkawy, Adam J. Sharkawy

ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.SEC filing

$37.1M raise · filed Dec 2025 · via Adam B. Sharkawy, Adam B. Sharkawy, Adam D. Sharkawy

6K Inc.SEC filing

$222M raise · filed Aug 2024 · via Adam Sharkawy

Nauticus Robotics, Inc.SEC filing

$50M raise · filed Feb 2024 · via Adam D Sharkawy, Adam Sharkawy

NextGen Jane, Inc.SEC filing

$7.8M raise · filed Oct 2023 · via Adam Sharkawy, Adam Sharkawy

Soft Robotics Inc.SEC filing

$35.9M raise · filed Dec 2022 · via Adam Sharkawy

DetraPel Inc.SEC filing

$7M raise · filed Nov 2022 · via Adam Sharkawy

actnano, inc.SEC filing

$11.8M raise · filed Aug 2020 · via Adam Sharkawy

Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Material Impact invest at?
Material Impact invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does Material Impact focus on?
Material Impact focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
Where is Material Impact located?
Material Impact is headquartered in Boston, US.

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