Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.
Venture capitalVancouver · Seed–Late Stage · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pangaea Ventures focuses on hard tech opportunities rooted in materials science, chemistry, and biology, aiming to solve the planet's toughest challenges. With more than 25 years of experience and 40+ breakthrough ventures backed, the firm leverages deep domain insights and a global network spanning Canada, the US, and Japan. It emphasizes measurable impact, aligning its investment outcomes with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond capital, Pangaea supports founders through strategic global connections and hands-on guidance for entrepreneurs tackling critical societal and environmental problems.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 55 portfolio companiesCleantech ×7AgTech ×5Biotech ×5New Materials ×5Deep Tech ×2FoodTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×11Canada×1
Investments · 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTidal Vision develops scalable chitosan solutions for applications in water treatment, agriculture, and material science.
AgTechCleantechNew MaterialsBellingham, US
Edward Schutter(Director)Roeland van der Molen(Director)Arkadi Nachimowski(Director)Filipp Chebotarev(Director)Zachary Wilkinson(Director)Amrit Jalan(Director)
Board seatAndrew Haughian· per SEC Form D
Photonics company involved in launching a PIC packaging center of competency at C2MI with Pasqal.
Aspect Bio Systems develops bioprinted tissue therapeutics for regenerative medicine using a platform that combines AI-powered bioprinting, computational design, therapeutic cells, and biomaterials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Calysta develops biotechnology solutions, likely focused on industrial biology or chemical synthesis based on the leadership team's expertise in biotech, enzyme engineering, and directed evolution.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechMenlo Park, US
Alan Shaw, Ph.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Craig Barratt, Ph.D.(Director)David Hayes(Director)Suan Swee Tan(Director)Mike Velings(Director)Rich Torres(Director)
Robert Niven(Executive Officer, Director)
ChEmpower develops an abrasive-free, environmentally sustainable chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) process and consumables such as polishing pads for semiconductor fabrication, aiming to increase chip yields, simplify fab processes, and recycle water and recover metals.
CleantechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsBeaverton, US
SCOTT SHAW(Director)SUDHANSHU MISRA(Executive Officer, Director)OWEN LOZMAN(Director)BABU SURYADEVARA(Director)Sudhanshu Misra(CEO)SV Babu(CTO)
Correlia Bio develops the PIXI platform, a benchtop automated immunoassay system that uses proprietary microfluidic gel technology to quantify proteins from samples as small as 1 uL.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Akwasi Apori(Founder)inKursad Araz(Founder/CTO)inSamuel Tia(Founder)in
EMPEL develops a PFAS-free water-repellent coating technology that bonds directly to fiber materials for durable, long-lasting performance without wastewater generation.
CleantechNew MaterialsRio Rancho, US
Thomas Lopez(Executive Officer, Director)Gary S. Selwyn(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Flora(Executive Officer, Director)Zachariah Jonasson(Director)Ryan Chen(Director)Brian Birk(Director)
Hazel Technologies develops dry, atmospheric packaging inserts that extend the shelf life and preserve the quality of fresh produce without spray machines or residue coatings.
AgTechFoodTechNew MaterialsFresno, US
Parker R Booth(Chief Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Flynn(Chief Marketing Officer)Adam Preslar(Chief Technology Officer)Robert Beckler(Director)Aidan Mouat(Chief Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTimothy Bluth(Director)
Membrion develops electrochemical disinfection (ECD) solutions for wastewater treatment in critical industries, enabling water reuse and mineral recovery.
CleantechSeattle, US
Nic Pannekeet(Director)Bob Warshawer(Director)Thomas Mitchell(Executive Officer)Greg Newbloom(Executive Officer, Director)Wayne Byrne(Executive Officer, Director)John Plaza(Executive Officer, Director)
Versogen develops electrolyzer systems that produce green hydrogen from water and renewable energy, using patented anion exchange membranes (AEM) and earth-abundant materials.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
NewLeaf provides PPFM (plant performance and fertility management) technologies to biological manufacturers selling agricultural products.
AgTechSt. Louis, US
Stoddard Wilson(Director)Michael McFatrich(Executive Officer)Desmond Jimenez(Executive Officer)Stephen Kahn(Executive Officer)Thomas Laurita(Executive Officer, Director)Janne Kerovuo(Executive Officer)
pH7 Technologies develops sustainable metallurgical extraction solutions for critical and precious metals from primary mining operations and recycled materials, using proprietary organo-electrochemical processes to maximize recovery while reducing environmental impact and energy consumption.
Circular EconomyCleantechVancouver, CA
Berkeley, US
Brandon Simmons(Director)Raymond Weitekamp(Executive Officer, Director)Rakesh Jain(Director)
Trutags operates in clinical trial management and healthcare technology, though this page profiles a board member rather than describing the company's core business.
BiotechDigital HealthEmeryville, US
Leslie Leff(Director)James Pappas(Director)Michael Bartholomeusz(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Maciejewski(Director)Albert Pleus(Director)Gregory Leong(Director)
Peptide-based biopesticides replacing synthetic pesticides.
Vestaron Corporation makes peptide-based biological crop protection products, including its SPEAR family of bioinsecticides, for use in agriculture.
AgTechBiotechCleantechNew MaterialsKalamazoo, US
Juan Estupinan(Executive Officer, Director)Dawn de los Santos(Executive Officer)Robert Kennedy(Executive Officer)Elin D. Miller(Director)Philip Austin(Director)Ron Meeusen(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. invest at?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.'s typical check size?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. focus on?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, Semiconductors.
- Where is Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. located?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
- Does Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. lead rounds?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Pangaea Ventures has written about hard tech innovation spanning advanced manufacturing (semiconductor processing) and the firm's approach to startup-corporate partnerships, emphasizing pilots before capital and the importance of business-unit alignment in collaboration success. AI summary
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