Impact Science Ventures

Impact Science Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, that invests in early-stage companies leveraging breakthrough scientific research to solve critical industry challenges. The firm deploys capital from funds, including its flagship Fund I, into ventures developing transformative solutions in sectors like renewable energy, sustainability, advanced materials, and cleantech. It has made 15 investments to date, with an average check size of $12.6 million and a historical maximum of $55 million. Its portfolio includes companies such as Antora Energy, Fervo Energy, UMARO Foods, and Sepion Technologies, which operate in areas like decarbonization and geothermal energy. Impact Science Ventures was founded in 2021 by Robert Ethier, Michelle Kiang, and Alain Harrus. Its business model centers on venture capital firm that deploys capital from funds into early-stage scientific and technological ventures. They provide strategic support and resources beyond financial backing to help portfolio companies succeed commercially.