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Material Impact
Boston, United States
Material Impact backs inception‑stage deep‑tech companies that apply material science to solve large‑scale human and environmental challenges. They provide capital and hands‑on operational support to turn novel materials...
Portfolio
34+
Employees
15+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $700.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
HardwareClean TechnologyEnergyIndustrial Automation
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund III
Vintage 2023 • $352.0M
Sources
Material Impact
Material Impact backs inception‑stage deep‑tech companies that apply material science to solve large‑scale human and environmental challenges. They provide capital and hands‑on operational support to turn novel materials and processes into market‑ready products across cleantech, energy, manufacturing and related hardware domains.
Portfolio
34+
Employees
15+
Founded
2015
AUM
≈ $700.0M
Funds
Fund III · Vintage 2023 • $352.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
HardwareClean TechnologyEnergyIndustrial AutomationManufacturing / Industry 4.0
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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6K Additive utilizes UniMelt® plasma technology to produce high-performance metal powders from recycled feedstock, achieving production times of under two seconds with 99.999% contamination-free results. This process significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and wastewater generation, addressing the environmental impact of traditional manufacturing methods.
Funding: $82.0M
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Funding: $82.0M
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The company provides a PFAS‑free, gel‑state surface protection technology called Advanced nanoGUARD for electronic assemblies. It creates a conformal 3‑D coating on printed circuit board assemblies that shields against moisture and harsh environments while preserving thermal performance and signal integrity, extending product reliability across mobility, consumer, and industrial applications.
RealCoverage provides a real-time droplet detection and optimization system for foliar sprayers, enabling growers to achieve precise chemical and water distribution during application. This technology reduces chemical usage by up to 50%, enhancing pest control and crop yield while ensuring immediate return on investment.
Funding: $3.0M
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MassChallenge
MassChallenge
Funding: $3.0M
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The startup develops infrastructure systems utilizing silicon carbide (SiC) devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers to enhance the efficiency and resilience of electrification. Their technology enables clients to optimize electricity transformation, addressing the challenges of energy loss and system reliability in modern power distribution.
Funding: $12.5M
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Material ImpactXora Innovation
Material ImpactXora Innovation
Funding: $12.5M
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Bloomer Tech utilizes patented textile sensor technology to generate digital biomarkers that provide real-time insights into women's cardiovascular health. This platform enables clinicians to identify and diagnose heart disease risk factors specific to female physiology, enhancing personalized healthcare for women.
Funding: $3.0M
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MassVentures
MassVentures
Funding: $3.0M
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Debut combines biotechnology with brand development to create sustainable beauty products using eco-friendly active ingredients. The company addresses the environmental impact of traditional cosmetics by offering climate-positive solutions that enhance consumer well-being.
Funding: $69.3M
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Business Opportunities for L'Oréal Development
Business Opportunities for L'Oréal Development
Funding: $69.3M
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DetraPel produces PFAS‑free, water‑based protective coating formulations that provide stain resistance, durability, and repellency for textiles, packaging, medical and electronic materials. The company offers contract manufacturing services—including custom formulation, private‑label production, and Airopack propellant‑free spray packaging—to help brands launch sustainable, regulatory‑compliant products at commercial scale.
Funding: $7.6M
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Material Impact
Material Impact
Funding: $7.6M
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Fleet Robotics deploys autonomous, submersible robots for continuous, onboard hull cleaning and inspection of maritime vessels. These robots mitigate biofouling and gather extensive data on coating integrity and submerged infrastructure status. This service transforms routine maintenance into a consistent source of operational performance insights for shipping operations.
Folio Photonics provides an enterprise‑scale active archive built on multi‑layer optical storage that offers physically immutable, tamper‑evident data retention. The system delivers low‑latency random‑access reads, high‑density capacity from petabytes to exabytes, and energy‑efficient operation, reducing cost and compliance risk for data‑intensive organizations. Integration APIs and built‑in encryption enable seamless, secure ingestion from existing backup pipelines.
15+
700+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $250.0K
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Funding: $250.0K
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Foundation Alloy utilizes patented elemental selection algorithms to engineer new classes of superalloys and refractories, achieving superior mechanical properties and reduced energy consumption in production. The company addresses the inefficiencies of traditional metal manufacturing by providing parts with up to 90% faster lead times and 50% lower energy use, enabling rapid advancements in aerospace and power generation technologies.
Funding: $10.5M
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Material ImpactThe Engine
Material ImpactThe Engine
Funding: $10.5M
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Fusion Coolant Systems supplies a supercritical CO₂ coolant (Pure‑Cut®/Pure‑Cut®+) that replaces oil‑based fluids in CNC machining, providing liquid‑like heat extraction and lubrication directly at the tool‑workpiece interface. The solution integrates with existing machines through minor retro‑fit, delivering 2‑5× faster cycle times, longer tool life, and a cleaner, lower‑emission shop floor by using reclaimed CO₂.
Generation Phoenix provides a circular fibre‑science platform that converts wet‑blue offcuts and other leather waste into roll‑fed sheets with up to 77 % recycled content. The regenerated material matches premium leather aesthetics while offering higher abrasion resistance, lower density and customizable finishes, enabling automotive, aviation, transport and footwear manufacturers to meet sustainability targets without sacrificing performance.
Funding: $15.0M
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Material Impact
Material Impact
Funding: $15.0M
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Tinctorium produces biosynthetic indigo dye using proprietary bioengineering that converts sugar into dye, significantly reducing the reliance on toxic chemicals and petroleum in the denim supply chain. This sustainable approach minimizes environmental pollution and offers denim manufacturers a safer, effective dyeing solution.
Funding: $18.4M
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Funding: $18.4M
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Infinite Cooling provides a retrofit platform that adds AI‑driven monitoring and water‑recovery hardware to existing industrial cooling towers. Its TowerPulse analytics ingest sensor data to deliver real‑time efficiency scores, predictive maintenance alerts, and optimization recommendations via a cloud dashboard, while the WaterPanel system captures and purifies plume moisture for reuse and mist‑elimination hardware reduces evaporative losses. The solution integrates with SCADA and enterprise asset‑management tools through open APIs, helping operators lower energy use, water consumption, and emissions.
Funding: $100.0K
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Funding: $100.0K
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Jump Aero develops the fastest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft specifically for emergency response applications. This specialized eVTOL is designed to significantly reduce response times for first responders in rural areas. By enabling rapid deployment, the company aims to improve emergency outcomes and save lives annually.
Koloma utilizes advanced geological surveying and data analytics to locate and extract geologic hydrogen resources, providing a sustainable energy source. This approach addresses the need for low-cost, low-carbon alternatives in the global energy transition.
Funding: $306.4M
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Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesOsaka Gas
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesOsaka Gas
Funding: $306.4M
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Lynq provides an infrastructure‑free mobile ad‑hoc mesh network that enables IoT devices to communicate securely over multi‑kilometer distances without cellular or Wi‑Fi infrastructure. Its lightweight SDK and RESTful APIs let OEMs embed the self‑organizing, encrypted routing stack into hardware, while a cloud‑agnostic console offers topology monitoring, OTA updates, and analytics. The solution eliminates carrier fees and reduces total cost of ownership for large‑scale deployments in construction, agriculture, mining, and public‑safety.
The startup develops a management platform for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, focusing on optimizing urban air mobility through advanced flight system deployment. Their technology enhances connectivity and efficiency in urban environments by facilitating the integration of high-performance, ultra-quiet vertical flight systems.
15+
2K+Approximate amount of employees
Mattiq develops advanced electrochemical systems to produce chemicals and fuels without fossil fuel inputs, eliminating the green premium. Their modular, industrial-scale processes enable economically competitive decarbonization across a broad spectrum of chemicals, plastics, and fuels.
Funding: $4.5M
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Funding: $4.5M
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Nauticus Robotics develops autonomous underwater vehicles and robotic systems designed for sustainable subsea operations, utilizing mechatronics and AI-driven control software. Their technology reduces the need for large vessels and divers, enhancing safety and efficiency while minimizing environmental impact in industries such as renewable energy and aquaculture.
Funding: $33.0M
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Funding: $33.0M
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NextGen Jane provides a patented at‑home menstrual blood collection kit that users mail to a central lab for high‑throughput DNA/RNA sequencing. The resulting “menstrualome” profiles are linked with longitudinal health surveys and stored in a HIPAA‑compliant cloud, where anonymized data are available via API for researchers studying gynecological conditions. Participants receive periodic personal insights and can enroll in related clinical studies.
Nohbo develops water-soluble films that encapsulate personal care products, effectively eliminating the need for plastic packaging. This technology addresses plastic pollution by providing a sustainable alternative that dissolves in water, leaving no trace behind.
Material Impact
Orbion Space Technology manufactures Hall-effect plasma propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling precise maneuverability and efficient drag compensation. Their technology increases thrust by up to 100 times on demand, reducing launch costs and extending satellite lifetimes through optimized propellant use.
Funding: $42.7M
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Funding: $42.7M
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Oxipital AI provides AI-enabled machine vision technologies for quality product inspection and robotic guidance in food processing, agriculture, and consumer goods production. Their technology delivers actionable insights for manufacturers, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in operations.
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