Material Impact

Material Impact is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, that invests in early-stage companies developing advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. The firm focuses on startups whose innovations in materials science have the potential to transform major industries including energy, construction, transportation, electronics, and consumer products. Material Impact's investment thesis centers on the belief that breakthroughs in materials science are foundational to solving critical challenges in sustainability, energy efficiency, and industrial performance. The firm was co-founded by Carmichael Roberts, who also serves as a board member at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and brings deep expertise in materials science and technology commercialization. Material Impact provides capital, technical expertise, and commercialization support to its portfolio companies.