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. 

Pangaea Ventures portfolio company Ardent has reached a major milestone with the commercial implementation of its Optiperm™ olefin-paraffin separation technology by Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas.

Pangaea Ventures is proud  to share that AEPONYX, a Pangaea Ventures portfolio company, has been acquired by Pasqal, a global leader in quantum computing.

Pangaea Ventures, a global leader in hard tech venture capital, today announces the release of its inaugural Hard Tech Report, offering investors and industry leaders a comprehensive roadmap to the most promising opportunities in hard tech.

The U.S. semiconductor industry stands at a critical crossroads. As domestic chip manufacturing capacity surges, driven by historic investments and policy support, an urgent and under-appreciated challenge is coming into focus: a looming gap in the supply of essential chemicals and materials needed to make advanced semiconductors.

A new wave of advanced materials and chemistries is emerging, promising to address challenges related to cost, performance, safety, and sustainability.