Material Impact
Overview
Material Impact is a venture capital firm that builds deep tech companies powered by material science innovations, investing in sectors such as clean energy, food, transportation, and healthcare.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonera | Sep 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SOURCE Global | Jul 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Ripple Foods | Dec 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| GALY | Sep 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Still Bright | Jul 2025 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Adam Sharkawy
Founder and Managing Partner
Carmichael Roberts
Founder and Managing Partner
Paul Deninger
Operating Partner
Christian Theriault
Partner
Corinna X. Chen
Partner
Natalie Wisniewski
Company Building Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Material Impact based?
Material Impact is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Material Impact founded?
Material Impact was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Material Impact have?
Material Impact has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Material Impact's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sonera, SOURCE Global, Ripple Foods, GALY, Still Bright.
What was Material Impact's most recent investment shown here?
Material Impact's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ripple Foods in 2025.
What sectors does Material Impact focus on?
Material Impact focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Material Impact focus on?
Material Impact typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Material Impact's AUM?
Material Impact's assets under management are estimated between $662.0M and $800.0M.