Pangaea Ventures

Pangaea Ventures Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Hillsborough, New Jersey. Established in 2000, the firm specializes in investing in early- and growth-stage companies within the advanced materials sector, specifically targeting innovations in energy, electronics, health, and sustainability. Pangaea Ventures is committed to supporting companies that operate efficiently and leverage breakthroughs in chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, and clean technology, with an emphasis on energy generation, storage, and environmental materials. The firm typically invests between CAD0.5 million and CAD10 million, acquiring significant minority stakes while often seeking board representation. Pangaea Ventures does not invest in pharmaceuticals or weapons and focuses primarily on opportunities in North America, Europe, and Russia.

Sarah Applebaum

Partner

Matthew Cohen

Director, Technology

Christian Erickson

General Partner

Keith Gillard

General Partner

Janelle Goulard

Principal

Andrew Haughian

General Partner

Tracy Hedberg

Director of Finance and Administration

Tara Nietzold

Associate

Purnesh Seegopaul

General Partner

David Weekes

Associate

59 past transactions

TruTag Technologies

Series D in 2021
TruTag Technologies, Inc. is a leading authentication and technology solution provider serving businesses and governments around the world. TruTag has the most advanced precision-fabricated, cGMP nano-porous silica manufacturing operation in the world for product authentication across a broad range of industries including pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products, and industrial & electronic parts. TruTag’s authentication platform is complemented by its’ advanced hyperspectral imaging technology, which is focused on providing powerful next-generation inline quality assurance solutions and diagnostics. TruTag Technologies has been recognized by the SPIE Prism Awards, the Edison Awards, Fast Company, R&D 100, and was selected a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum as one of the most influential technology companies in the world.

Hazel Technologies

Series C in 2021
Hazel Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures packaging inserts to reduce the spoilage of fruits and vegetables. It offers packaging inserts called sachets that are placed in boxes of the produce by growers at the time of harvest, extending the shelf-life of produce by slowing aging in produce and preventing fungus or decay. The company also provides agricultural and horticultural consulting services. Hazel Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional location in Salinas, California.

Sun Genomics, Inc.

Series A in 2020
Sun Genomics is a microbiome health company focused on curing dysbiosis through personalized probiotics. its flagship product Floré, a microbiome test and gut probiotics solution that utilizes whole-genome sequencing to evaluate different digestive system data points and ensure that customers receive a completely personalized product that is based on their unique gut profiles. The company also offers Floré Tots, which is available for kids up to age 12 and comes in an easy digestive powder to mix with their favorite drink.

Aspect Biosystems

Series A in 2020
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes advanced microfluidics and its proprietary 3D bioprinting platform to create physiologically relevant living tissues, which aids medical research and the development of bioprinted therapeutics. Aspect's technology enables precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication, and it offers contract testing services utilizing its 3DAirwayALI human tissue model. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical firms and academic institutions to explore pathways in respiratory diseases and is actively developing internal regenerative medicine programs targeting metabolic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. Through partnerships with industry leaders, Aspect aims to advance the commercialization of bioprinted therapeutics.

ESS

Series C in 2019
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

TruTag Technologies

Series C in 2019
TruTag Technologies, Inc. is a leading authentication and technology solution provider serving businesses and governments around the world. TruTag has the most advanced precision-fabricated, cGMP nano-porous silica manufacturing operation in the world for product authentication across a broad range of industries including pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products, and industrial & electronic parts. TruTag’s authentication platform is complemented by its’ advanced hyperspectral imaging technology, which is focused on providing powerful next-generation inline quality assurance solutions and diagnostics. TruTag Technologies has been recognized by the SPIE Prism Awards, the Edison Awards, Fast Company, R&D 100, and was selected a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum as one of the most influential technology companies in the world.

Hazel Technologies

Series B in 2019
Hazel Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures packaging inserts to reduce the spoilage of fruits and vegetables. It offers packaging inserts called sachets that are placed in boxes of the produce by growers at the time of harvest, extending the shelf-life of produce by slowing aging in produce and preventing fungus or decay. The company also provides agricultural and horticultural consulting services. Hazel Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional location in Salinas, California.

Vestaron

Series B in 2019
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

AEPONYX

Series A in 2019
AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures micro optical switch semiconductor chips, operating as a fabless entity. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on developing innovative technologies that integrate micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) with silicon photonics. AEPONYX's products are aimed at enhancing fiber optic access to cloud services and facilitating optical switching within cloud environments. By leveraging its patented and patent-pending technologies, the company aims to provide compact, cost-effective micro optical switches that support disaggregated switching systems. These advancements enable tunability in both transmission and reception for pluggable transceivers, thereby improving optical circuit switching capabilities and increasing fiber capacity while reducing power consumption. Through its unique platform combining silicon photonics and MEMS, AEPONYX is positioned to support the next generation of optical communications.

Modulim

Series B in 2019
Modulim is a leader in a breakthrough technology in tissue and vascular assessment,called, spatial frequency domain imaging or SFDI. Powered by SFDI, our Clarifi Imaging System helps identify patients at risk of complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and amputations due to potential compromised circulation so clinicians can provide more timely intervention and save patients' limbs and lives.

Tactus Technology

Venture Round in 2018
Tactus Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures polymer based user interfaces for mobile devices and consumer electronic devices. It offers TrueWrite, a writing and protection film for touchscreen devices. Tactus Technology, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Fremont, California with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan.

CarbonCure Technologies

Corporate Round in 2018
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

ESS

Series B in 2017
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

Correlia Biosystems

Venture Round in 2017
Correlia Biosystems, Inc. develops microarray technology that integrates platforms for research and diagnostic applications. It offers protein detection service by analyzing micro-samples of blood. The company's technology provides multiplexing for large protein panels, which includes cytokines and post-translational modifications with unparalleled speed and automation, enables healthcare providers to quantify proteins for proteomic and pharmaceutical applications, and also allows doctors to make immediate and informed treatment decisions. Correlia Biosystems, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Aspect Biosystems

Venture Round in 2017
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes advanced microfluidics and its proprietary 3D bioprinting platform to create physiologically relevant living tissues, which aids medical research and the development of bioprinted therapeutics. Aspect's technology enables precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication, and it offers contract testing services utilizing its 3DAirwayALI human tissue model. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical firms and academic institutions to explore pathways in respiratory diseases and is actively developing internal regenerative medicine programs targeting metabolic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. Through partnerships with industry leaders, Aspect aims to advance the commercialization of bioprinted therapeutics.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics develops and commercializes the bacteria found in Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs. NewLeaf Symbiotics has also filed its own related patents and is actively developing new technologies related to PPFMs. The Company is engaged in laboratory, greenhouse, and field product trials and expects to commercialize and license products beginning in 2014.

Calysta

Series D in 2017
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. It provides nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, as well as chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and building materials. The company also produces biofuels utilizing methane as a sustainable feedstock. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has expanded its presence with additional locations in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore. It has formed a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to enhance its product offerings. Originally known as Calysta Energy, the company rebranded in May 2014, reflecting its broader focus beyond energy solutions.

polySpectra

Venture Round in 2017
PolySpectra, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing computer-guided 3D printing resins, transforming 3D printing from a prototyping tool into a viable production manufacturing method. The company focuses on creating functional materials for advanced additive manufacturing, utilizing light-activated catalysts to produce durable plastic parts suitable for consumer use. PolySpectra's modular platform allows for the delivery of materials with a wide range of tailored properties from a single chemical system, supporting inventors, designers, and engineers in bringing their ideas to fruition.

Redlen Technologies

Series B in 2017
Redlen Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacture of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors, which are essential for radiation detection and imaging equipment used in medical and security applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saanichton, Canada, the company produces high-resolution CZT detectors that enhance the performance of technologies such as nuclear cardiology, CT scanning, baggage scanning, and bomb detection. Redlen has pioneered a unique production process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM), which improves the cost-effectiveness and availability of CZT materials, facilitating broader adoption in the medical and security sectors. Additionally, the company provides advanced thin film solar cadmium telluride feedstock solutions, contributing to the thin-film solar photovoltaic market. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Redlen Technologies is positioned to significantly impact the landscape of radiation-based imaging technologies.

Airborne Technology

Series C in 2017
Airborne International is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high-end composites structures for industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, high-end bicycles, and formula-one cars. It offers composites structures maintenance and repair services, including inspection and damage assessment, sealing and painting, and balancing. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Vestaron

Series D in 2016
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

CarbonCure Technologies

Series C in 2016
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

Tivra

Seed Round in 2016
Tivra Corporation operates in the electronics market focussing on microelectronics, semiconductor, and LED products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Pleasant Hill, California.

Airborne Technology

Private Equity Round in 2016
Airborne International is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high-end composites structures for industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, high-end bicycles, and formula-one cars. It offers composites structures maintenance and repair services, including inspection and damage assessment, sealing and painting, and balancing. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Calysta

Series C in 2016
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. It provides nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, as well as chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and building materials. The company also produces biofuels utilizing methane as a sustainable feedstock. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has expanded its presence with additional locations in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore. It has formed a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to enhance its product offerings. Originally known as Calysta Energy, the company rebranded in May 2014, reflecting its broader focus beyond energy solutions.

ESS

Series A in 2015
Since their founding in 2011, ESS has been focused on laying the groundwork for a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team that boasts decades of experience in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an extremely cost-effective energy management system that combines a safe, abundant and non-toxic iron electrolyte with their patented flow cell design. This combination of high performance with low cost means that ESS’s technology is ideally suited for applications that range in size from retail energy management to utility-scale renewables integration.

ACME Advanced Materials

Seed Round in 2015
ACME Advanced Materials is a strategic technology company that establishes to commercializes a unique new form of Silicon Carbide for electronic components. Its grade devices have improved electronic transport, lower on-resistance, reduced forward voltage, and increased reliability. The company was founded in 2013 is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

SWITCH Materials

Series C in 2015
SWITCH Materials Inc. designs smart window solutions for automotive applications for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It serves lower emissions, electric vehicles, customer impact, and custom solar management applications. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Redlen Technologies

Series A in 2015
Redlen Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacture of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors, which are essential for radiation detection and imaging equipment used in medical and security applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saanichton, Canada, the company produces high-resolution CZT detectors that enhance the performance of technologies such as nuclear cardiology, CT scanning, baggage scanning, and bomb detection. Redlen has pioneered a unique production process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM), which improves the cost-effectiveness and availability of CZT materials, facilitating broader adoption in the medical and security sectors. Additionally, the company provides advanced thin film solar cadmium telluride feedstock solutions, contributing to the thin-film solar photovoltaic market. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Redlen Technologies is positioned to significantly impact the landscape of radiation-based imaging technologies.

CarbonCure Technologies

Series C in 2015
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

Cnano Technology

Series B in 2015
Cnano Technology Limited specializes in the development and manufacture of carbon nanotubes and conductive pastes. The company serves various industries, including energy, automotive, aerospace, and electronics, with products utilized in applications such as lithium-ion batteries, super-capacitors, fuel cells, conductive plastics, and anti-static coatings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cnano Technology has manufacturing facilities in China and focuses on innovative production techniques, including a proprietary large-batch method for carbon nanotube production. Its extensive product portfolio caters to diverse sectors, providing solutions for energy storage, structural composites, and electronic components, among others.

Masterson Industries

Series A in 2015
Masterson Industries, LLC, established in 2012 and located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the development and manufacturing of microgravity-enabled and semiconductor materials, including gallium nitride. The company has built a substantial portfolio of intellectual property and recently expanded its operations into a new production facility. Masterson Industries produces specialty materials that cater to various sectors, including defense, medical devices, electronics, and telecommunications. With a newly appointed sales and marketing team focused on these industries, the company is poised for commercial expansion and is currently preparing for a commercialization demonstration.

Calysta

Series B in 2015
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. It provides nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, as well as chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and building materials. The company also produces biofuels utilizing methane as a sustainable feedstock. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has expanded its presence with additional locations in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore. It has formed a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to enhance its product offerings. Originally known as Calysta Energy, the company rebranded in May 2014, reflecting its broader focus beyond energy solutions.

Tivra

Convertible Note in 2015
Tivra Corporation operates in the electronics market focussing on microelectronics, semiconductor, and LED products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Pleasant Hill, California.

Vestaron

Series C in 2014
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series B in 2014
NewLeaf Symbiotics develops and commercializes the bacteria found in Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs. NewLeaf Symbiotics has also filed its own related patents and is actively developing new technologies related to PPFMs. The Company is engaged in laboratory, greenhouse, and field product trials and expects to commercialize and license products beginning in 2014.

Vestaron

Series C in 2014
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

Redlen Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Redlen Technologies Inc. specializes in the manufacture of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductors, which are essential for radiation detection and imaging equipment used in medical and security applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saanichton, Canada, the company produces high-resolution CZT detectors that enhance the performance of technologies such as nuclear cardiology, CT scanning, baggage scanning, and bomb detection. Redlen has pioneered a unique production process known as the Traveling Heater Method (THM), which improves the cost-effectiveness and availability of CZT materials, facilitating broader adoption in the medical and security sectors. Additionally, the company provides advanced thin film solar cadmium telluride feedstock solutions, contributing to the thin-film solar photovoltaic market. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Redlen Technologies is positioned to significantly impact the landscape of radiation-based imaging technologies.

Calysta

Series A in 2013
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. It provides nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, as well as chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and building materials. The company also produces biofuels utilizing methane as a sustainable feedstock. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has expanded its presence with additional locations in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore. It has formed a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to enhance its product offerings. Originally known as Calysta Energy, the company rebranded in May 2014, reflecting its broader focus beyond energy solutions.

Masterson Industries

Series A in 2013
Masterson Industries, LLC, established in 2012 and located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the development and manufacturing of microgravity-enabled and semiconductor materials, including gallium nitride. The company has built a substantial portfolio of intellectual property and recently expanded its operations into a new production facility. Masterson Industries produces specialty materials that cater to various sectors, including defense, medical devices, electronics, and telecommunications. With a newly appointed sales and marketing team focused on these industries, the company is poised for commercial expansion and is currently preparing for a commercialization demonstration.

RSI (Reel Solar Inc)

Seed Round in 2013
RSI provides technology, tools, materials and know-how to the leaders in photovoltaic manufacturing. The company has developed a proprietary process for Rapid Efficient Electroplating on Large-areas (REEL). RSI works with regional manufacturing partners to deliver the lowest cost locally manufactured photovoltaic modules. The company was founded in 2009 by a team of capital equipment veterans based in Silicon Valley, California. Co-investors include CalCEF Angel Fund, CMEA, Mayfield Fund, Nth Power, and Pangaea Ventures.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series A in 2013
NewLeaf Symbiotics develops and commercializes the bacteria found in Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs. NewLeaf Symbiotics has also filed its own related patents and is actively developing new technologies related to PPFMs. The Company is engaged in laboratory, greenhouse, and field product trials and expects to commercialize and license products beginning in 2014.

Tivra

Seed Round in 2012
Tivra Corporation operates in the electronics market focussing on microelectronics, semiconductor, and LED products. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Pleasant Hill, California.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2012
Kovio Inc., a privately held Silicon Valley company, is developing a new category of semiconductor products using printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. This new manufacturing technology combines the low cost of graphics printing with the power and functionality of silicon-based semiconductors. The company was founded in the MIT Media Laboratory.

Vestaron

Series B in 2012
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

Boulder Ionics

Series A in 2012
Boulder Ionics is a rapidly growing start-up that produces ionic liquids and ionic liquid based electrolytes for demanding electrochemical applications. Using a proprietary high-throughput synthesis platform, Boulder Ionics is able to manufacture ultra-high-purity ionic liquids at a superior price/performance ratio. Boulder Ionics’ advanced Iolyte™ electrolytes and pure ionic liquids have applications in a wide range of products ranging from ultracapacitors to lithium-ion batteries and next generation metal-air batteries. The company is currently working with several strategic partners and industry leaders and expects full integration of Iolyte™ electrolytes into a growing number of commercial products by mid-2012.

Kovio

Venture Round in 2011
Kovio Inc., a privately held Silicon Valley company, is developing a new category of semiconductor products using printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. This new manufacturing technology combines the low cost of graphics printing with the power and functionality of silicon-based semiconductors. The company was founded in the MIT Media Laboratory.

Envia Systems

Series C in 2011
Envia Systems is a technology leader in high performance, low cost energy storage solutions using lithium ion batteries. Their disruptive products will enable widespread adoption of clean energy applications such as electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

Semprus BioSciences

Series B in 2010
Semprus BioSciences is a venture-backed biomedical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our innovative, multi-faceted Semprus technology signifies a breakthrough in medical device technology. Our current focus is to develop a vascular access catheter with the first single surface modification that is designed to simultaneously reduce microbial adherence and thrombus accumulation over the life of the device. In December 2010, the company completed an $18 million Series B financing co-led by SR One, the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline, and Foundation Medical Partners (FMP), a national healthcare venture capital investment firm with a strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic. Combined with previous financing rounds, Semprus has raised a total of $28.5 million in equity.

SWITCH Materials

Series B in 2010
SWITCH Materials Inc. designs smart window solutions for automotive applications for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It serves lower emissions, electric vehicles, customer impact, and custom solar management applications. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Kovio

Series E in 2009
Kovio Inc., a privately held Silicon Valley company, is developing a new category of semiconductor products using printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. This new manufacturing technology combines the low cost of graphics printing with the power and functionality of silicon-based semiconductors. The company was founded in the MIT Media Laboratory.

Semprus BioSciences

Series A in 2008
Semprus BioSciences is a venture-backed biomedical company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our innovative, multi-faceted Semprus technology signifies a breakthrough in medical device technology. Our current focus is to develop a vascular access catheter with the first single surface modification that is designed to simultaneously reduce microbial adherence and thrombus accumulation over the life of the device. In December 2010, the company completed an $18 million Series B financing co-led by SR One, the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline, and Foundation Medical Partners (FMP), a national healthcare venture capital investment firm with a strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic. Combined with previous financing rounds, Semprus has raised a total of $28.5 million in equity.

Cyrium Technologies

Series B in 2008
Cyrium Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) cells for terrestrial solar energy applications. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with an additional office in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, the company offers a range of products including quantum dot enhanced cells and application-specific concentrator cells (ASCC). Cyrium Technologies also provides optimization and customization services for cell performance through its ASCC program, catering to the needs of CPV system manufacturers and the broader solar energy market.

SWITCH Materials

Venture Round in 2007
SWITCH Materials Inc. designs smart window solutions for automotive applications for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It serves lower emissions, electric vehicles, customer impact, and custom solar management applications. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Burnaby, Canada.

Cnano Technology

Series A in 2007
Cnano Technology Limited specializes in the development and manufacture of carbon nanotubes and conductive pastes. The company serves various industries, including energy, automotive, aerospace, and electronics, with products utilized in applications such as lithium-ion batteries, super-capacitors, fuel cells, conductive plastics, and anti-static coatings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cnano Technology has manufacturing facilities in China and focuses on innovative production techniques, including a proprietary large-batch method for carbon nanotube production. Its extensive product portfolio caters to diverse sectors, providing solutions for energy storage, structural composites, and electronic components, among others.

Cyrium Technologies

Series B in 2005
Cyrium Technologies Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) cells for terrestrial solar energy applications. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with an additional office in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, the company offers a range of products including quantum dot enhanced cells and application-specific concentrator cells (ASCC). Cyrium Technologies also provides optimization and customization services for cell performance through its ASCC program, catering to the needs of CPV system manufacturers and the broader solar energy market.

Pionetics

Series C in 2005
Pionetics Corporation specializes in manufacturing innovative water treatment products designed to produce safe and great-tasting drinking water while minimizing wastewater compared to traditional systems. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company offers a range of products, including water filters, drinking water systems, and water coolers, which cater to household, commercial, and industrial applications. Pionetics also provides installation services and rental options for its water treatment systems. Its products are distributed through authorized dealers both domestically and internationally. The company operates as a subsidiary of Rayne Corporation and is supported by financial backing from Kline Hawkes & Co, NGEN Partners, and Unilever Technology Ventures Fund.

Nanox

Series B in 2003
Nanox, Inc. develops and manufactures nanostructured perovskite-based catalyst formulations for emission control.

Inmat

Venture Round in 2003
InMat, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets nanocomposite coating solutions. It offers Air D-Fense 2000 and Air D-Fense 3000, an aqueous suspension of nano-dispersed silicates and butyl rubber; Nanolok NP, an aqueous suspension of nano-dispersed silicates and neoprene; and Nanolok PT, an aqueous suspension of nano-dispersed silicate and polyester resin. The company’s products are used as a barrier coating, as well as applied to various elastomeric substrates through spray or dip coating processes. It serves packaging, automotive, medical, protective apparel, and sports equipment markets. InMat, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Hillsborough, New Jersey.