Imperative Ventures

Founded in 2019, Imperative Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Stillwater, Minnesota. It invests in hard tech startups focused on decarbonizing key industries such as energy, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and construction.

Thomas Erickson JD

Co-Founder and Partner

Tom Erickson

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Pulakesh Mukherjee Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

William Tynan

Partner

Jan van Dokkum

Chairman

Past deals in Natural Gas

RedoxBlox

Series A in 2024
RedoxBlox develops thermochemical energy storage technology to decarbonize high-temperature industrial thermal processing and provide long-duration energy storage for the grid. The technology enables continuous high-temperature heat while integrating with existing infrastructure to replace natural gas combustion, supporting electrification and renewables deployment. It reduces carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions, enhances safety and resilience, and aims to lower total capital cost for industrial processors and power plant operators. By delivering scalable, long-duration heat, RedoxBlox helps industries leverage renewable energy and move toward low-emission operations.
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