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

Past deals in Albuquerque, NM

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.

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.