Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.
Venture capitalPhoenix · Seed–Late Stage · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pangaea invests in hard tech companies that tackle critical planetary challenges through innovations in materials science, chemistry, and biology. The firm leverages over 20 years of deep expertise, a track record of backing 40+ breakthrough ventures, and a global network spanning Canada, the US, and Japan. The firm measures impact against UN Sustainable Development Goals and provides founders with strategic support beyond capital, including access to a global network of innovators.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteFounding general partner with 25+ years of entrepreneurship support experience. Previously a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt specializing in environmental and corporate law, and served on the boards of the Canadian Venture Capital Association and non-profit organizations.
Joined in 2006 and developed expertise in early growth stage companies navigating product-market fit, team building, and growth financing. Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
Focuses on healthcare and agriculture investments with over 15 years in private capital, venture scaling, and management consulting including significant experience at GE Healthcare. Co-launched a population health technology platform that became a joint venture with Microsoft and GE.
Brings over a decade of venture capital and company building experience with expertise in entrepreneurial team building, scaling early stage ventures, and venture financing. Active mentor to early stage entrepreneurs and community advocate.
Joined in 2022 with several years of experience developing and implementing research and technology translation initiatives at the University of British Columbia. Technical background in clean energy, quantum materials and devices, and chemistry.
Brings experience at the intersection of technology, operations, and the built environment, supporting evaluation, adoption, and scaling of emerging technology solutions. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clean Energy Systems at Arizona State University.
Joined in 2026 and was previously part of the CVC team at Mitsubishi Corporation, managing investment initiatives in mining and climate sectors. Completed a two-year secondment at a venture capital firm gaining operational experience in venture workflows and portfolio management.
Brings extensive semiconductor innovation and CVC expertise. Previously President of TEL Venture Capital, overseeing global CVC operations and investing in over 50 startups across 12 countries with a 70% success rate. Served on nearly 30 company boards and recognized as a Top 50 Global CVC Leader.
Brings over 13 years of experience in brand building and marketing with focus on ventures addressing planetary health. Previously founded and scaled a marketing consultancy and co-founded a startup focused on in-house brand development.
Brings 25 years of experience developing and commercializing advanced materials across diverse industries in both large enterprises and startups. Focuses on supporting startup companies leveraging advanced materials innovation to address global challenges including climate change, energy, food, water, and health.
Chartered Accountant with scientific background. Worked six years as Senior Securities Analyst at the British Columbia Securities Commission and served as Controller for a TSX-V listed company before joining Pangaea.
Brings extensive cross-border legal and business expertise for fundraising, scaling, and global expansion in the Japanese market. Managing Director of Techstars Japan, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor in over 50 startups. Qualified New York attorney and registered foreign attorney in Japan with M&A and corporate law experience.
What they invest in
from 4 of 47 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3New Materials ×2AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:Canada×1United States×1
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCorrelia Biosystems develops microscale tools for quantifying biomolecules from small blood samples, enabling protein expression monitoring for pharmaceutical research and diagnostics.
HardwareHealthtechMedical 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. The product targets textile and apparel manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional durable water repellent (DWR) treatments.
CleantechNew Materials
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
Tidal Vision develops scalable chitosan solutions for applications in water treatment, agriculture, and material science. The company provides repeatable production methods for chitosan-based products across multiple industries.
AgTechCleantechNew Materials
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 sectors does Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. focus on?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. focuses on Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. located?
- Pangaea Ventures Us Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, CA.
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