Pangaea portfolio company Membrion and Lam Research, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing solutions, have just announced their partnership to address expensive and critical environmental challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

In the latest edition of Pangaea’s 25th Anniversary interview series, Ardent CEO Erica Nemser shares how leadership, business execution, and intentional culture transform breakthrough science into real-world impact, underscoring why people and partnership are key to scaling hard tech innovation.

In the second instalment of our 25th anniversary series, Glenn Bindley, President & CEO at past Pangaea portfolio company Redlen Technologies, shares insights from his extensive journey scaling hard tech solutions.

In the first edition of Pangaea’s 25th Anniversary interview series, Tony Sun from GC Ventures shines light on the unique value VC brings to strategic LPs, not just in terms of capital, but critical market connections and adoption pathways that help startups grow.

As we continue to commemorate our 25 years in Hard Tech, join us for weekly interviews with past and current LPs and portfolio company CEOs starting Tuesday October 28, on the Pangaea blog. With contributions from Tony Sun from GC Ventures, Glenn Bindley of Redlen Technologies, Soichi Ueki of JX Advanced Metals, along with other past and present CEOs and LPs, who will share their unique perspectives and stories.

Pangaea’s investment in Membrion represents a convergence of advanced materials science, technical rigor, impact-driven innovation, and accelerating customer interest, the hallmarks of the companies we champion to drive planetary health. 

Pangaea Ventures and the Arizona Commerce Authority hosted the Semicon West Startup Social during Semicon West’s first conference in Phoenix, a curated gathering of global semiconductor industry leaders highlighting Phoenix’s emergence as a vital node in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Pangaea Ventures is pleased to announce our participation in Membrion’s $20 Million Series B1 funding, alongside PureTerra, Lam Research, Ecolab, W.L. Gore & Associates., and other existing investors. 

The advanced robotics market is booming and is forecasted to nearly double from $108 billion in 2025 to $215 billion by 2030. With rapid advances in hardware, computing power, AI integration, and software innovation, robotics is reshaping sectors from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and agriculture. For investors looking to engage with this next wave of hard tech innovation, the potential seems enormous.

Yuki’s appointment reflects our growing engagement in Japan’s dynamic startup ecosystem, where tradition, science, and bold ambition are combining to shape the future of innovation.

Tidal Grow® Spectra™, developed by Tidal Grow, a division of Pangaea Ventures portfolio company Tidal Vision, has been approved for California specialty crops

Kanvas Biosciences has taken another leap forward with the announcement of their new Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility in South San Francisco.

As the pace and complexity of global change increases, industries must look beyond marginal gains to truly transformative solutions. The world demands bold, science-driven advances that reshape entire industries from the ground up. Not baby steps. That’s where hard tech stands apart.

Aspect Biosystems has released preclinical data highlighting the potential of their adrenal Bioprinted Tissue Therapeutics to restore adrenal function and treat primary adrenal insufficiency.

Vestaron has been granted emergency use approval in Portugal for its SPEAR® LEP bioinsecticide to protect high-value tomato crops from devastating pests.

Japan stands as a global powerhouse in hard tech innovation, seamlessly blending a rich legacy of precision engineering with an unwavering drive for technological advancement.

The global data center market is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by digital transformation, AI, and the proliferation of connected devices. In 2024, the market stood at $242B and is projected to reach $584B by 2032. The data center cooling segment is growing even faster at a 16.4% CAGR, expected to reach $44B by 2030.

With data centers projected to consume nearly 1,000 TWh of electricity by 2030, and today’s high-powered chips already straining traditional air cooling methods, there is a massive opportunity for breakthrough hard tech innovation.

AI is not just a tool for the digital world, it’s a catalyst for the next era of physical, science-driven innovation. The future of industry belongs to those who can bridge the gap.

What can 25 years of hard tech investing tell us about the next 25? Join Pangaea’s co-founders, Chris Erickson and Purnesh Seegopaul for a live fireside chat on Wednesday, June 25, at 11am PT / 2pm ET to find out.