Impellent Ventures

About Impellent Ventures

Impellent Ventures is a U.S.-based venture capital firm focused on pre-seed and seed-stage investments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the firm positions itself as a “first-check” partner, supporting founders early in their company-building journey. The firm emphasizes an operator-first approach, leveraging hands-on experience from building and scaling companies. Beyond capital, it provides strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to networks, with a strong focus on supporting diverse founders and startups outside traditional tech hubs. Impellent is sector-agnostic, backing companies addressing major technology challenges across industries. Its portfolio includes early-stage investments such as Gander Robotics, Famous Labs, Kashimi, Cake, Trace, Kidsy, and OneScreen.AI.
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  • David Brown, Managing Founder