Impellent Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Rochester, New York. The firm focuses on supercharging startups by providing early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and occasional Series A funding. With an East Coast-centric approach, Impellent Ventures invests nationally, aiming to be the first call and first check for entrepreneurs.

The firm emphasizes an operator-first mentality, leveraging the extensive experience of its team members who have started, built, grown, turned around, merged, and sold companies as members of executive teams. This hands-on experience informs their investment strategy, ensuring they bring practical insights to every company they fund. Impellent Ventures is committed to supporting diverse founders and fostering innovation across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, healthcare technology, robotics, consumer goods, and applications.

The firm has a strong presence in multiple U.S. cities, including Rochester, Boston, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York City, and Philadelphia, reflecting its dedication to nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems nationwide.