Pangaea Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in hard technology companies focused on advanced materials, chemistry, and biology. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the firm targets innovations that address planetary health challenges including climate change, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and healthcare.
With additional offices in the United States and Japan, Pangaea Ventures has backed more than 40 breakthrough ventures over 25 years. Its investment strategy emphasizes impact measurement aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, tracking metrics such as carbon dioxide reductions and water conservation achieved by portfolio companies.
The firm manages multiple funds, including a recent $85 million USD impact fund, and typically invests at Series A and growth stages, often leading or co-leading rounds. It maintains strategic relationships with major industrial corporations in materials and chemicals sectors. In the venture capital industry, Pangaea Ventures is recognized as a pioneer and leader in hard tech investing, particularly for its expertise in scaling technologies from materials science to commercial applications in electronics, photonics, and environmental solutions.
Recent investments include participation in funding rounds for companies developing organic electro-optic materials and sustainable metal extraction technologies. The firm operates independently and is not affiliated with any larger corporate group.
Official website: pangaeaventures.com
