Imperative Ventures

Imperative Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The firm focuses on investing in hard tech startups that aim to decarbonize essential industries, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and construction. By targeting these sectors, Imperative Ventures seeks to support innovative solutions that address environmental challenges and promote sustainability in foundational industries.

Jan van Dokkum

Chairman

Thomas Erickson JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Pulakesh Mukherjee

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

2 past transactions

RedoxBlox

Series A in 2024
RedoxBlox specializes in thermochemical energy storage technology aimed at decarbonizing high-temperature industrial thermal processing and enhancing natural gas power production. By providing a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels, the company enables continuous energy discharge at high temperatures, significantly reducing carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions. Its system is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, improving grid resilience while supporting industrial processors and power plant operators. RedoxBlox's technology facilitates the electrification and storage of energy, allowing industries to harness renewable energy sources through large-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions.

Solidia

Venture Round in 2021
Solidia Technologies, Inc. is an advanced materials company focused on developing innovative processes for creating building and construction products, particularly in the cement and concrete industries. Founded in 2008 and based in Piscataway, New Jersey, Solidia's technology captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO2) during the production process, transforming it into a usable element that enhances product performance. By utilizing low energy processes and waste materials, Solidia's solutions significantly reduce environmental impact while offering superior performance compared to traditional cement and concrete. The company also integrates artificial intelligence into its production methods to minimize waste, improve quality control, and optimize systems, helping clients achieve lower carbon emissions and a reduced carbon footprint.
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