IMPEL Program
Overview
IMPEL (Incubating Market-Propelled Entrepreneurial-mindset at the Labs and Beyond) is a technology commercialization program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office and based at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The program acts as an accelerator for early-stage innovators focused on building decarbonization and energy-efficient technologies, connecting them with technical experts, industry leaders, and investors. It provides mentorship, coaching, and pitch training to help entrepreneurs and scientists bring their innovations to market. A key feature of the program is that it takes no equity from its participants.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
impel.lbl.govInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| dodda.ai | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Varea Energy | Jan 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Symbium | Dec 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Roble | Nov 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Airbuild Inc. | Oct 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is IMPEL Program based?
IMPEL Program is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was IMPEL Program founded?
Founding year information for IMPEL Program is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does IMPEL Program have?
IMPEL Program has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in IMPEL Program's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include dodda.ai, Varea Energy, Symbium, Roble, Airbuild Inc..
What was IMPEL Program's most recent investment shown here?
IMPEL Program's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Symbium in 2024.
What sectors does IMPEL Program focus on?
IMPEL Program focuses on Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does IMPEL Program focus on?
IMPEL Program typically invests at the Early stage.