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TDK Ventures News
TDK Ventures launches $150M Fund 3 to catalyse deeptech startups
Apr 22, 2025
TDK Ventures takes the wrapper off new $150m fund
Apr 22, 2025
TDK Ventures launches multi-million dollar fund for deep tech innovators
Apr 22, 2025
New TDK Fund to Back Hardware Startups Despite Tariff Risks
Apr 21, 2025
TDK、未来を切り拓くスタートアップの成長を促進する、1億5000万ドルのFund 3を設立
Apr 21, 2025
TDK Ventures President: “Supporting the realization and operational technology of nuclear fusion”
Mar 09, 2025
TDK Ventures Announcements
TDK Ventures announces launch of $150 Million Fund 3 to catalyze iconic companies
TDK Ventures invests globally in early-stage, impact-scaling entrepreneurs, who are creating a new era of sustainability and social value Company’s Total Assets Under Management (AUM) reaches $500M USD, contributing to TDK’s transformation towards sustainable growth Fund 3 succeeds Fund 2 and continues TDK Ventures mission to capture actionable learnings in TDK’s identified megatrends in new […]
TDK Ventures Invests in Spiritus to Transform Carbon Dioxide Removal
Spiritus, a climate technology company, is changing the face of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) with an innovative direct air capture (DAC) technology that is set to remove the 20-billion tons of carbon from the atmosphere annually through 2050 necessary to limit global warming to 2oC or lower by 2100 The company’s innovative technology combines a […]
TDK Ventures Invests in Glimpse, Builders of a Next Generation Battery Quality Management Platform
Glimpse’s proprietary X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning software suite produces a comprehensive assessment of a battery’s manufacturing quality that enables real-time visualization, collaboration, and analysis of battery cell quality TDK Ventures, through its Fund EX1, has led Glimpse’s $10M Series A fundraise with participation from existing investors Ibex Mobility and Flybridge Capital Partners The proceeds […]
TDK Ventures Invests in NovoLINC’s Advanced Thermal Interface Solutions for Next Generation AI Computing
NovoLINC’s unique approach incorporates a proprietary materials system and nanomechanical design, delivering significantly lower thermal resistance compared to conventional materials.
TDK Ventures Invests in ANYbotics, a World Leader in Industrial Inspection Autonomous Robots
The company is passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated. Their robots combine best-in-class hardware, AI, and software developments to generate reliable and speedy customer ROI.
TDK Ventures announces investment team for its India innovation-hub location
TDK Corporation announced that subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has named its Investment Team for its recently opened India office. Ravi Jain will lead the corporate venture capital firm’s regional India investments, and Vasan Churchill will drive investment analysis.
TDK Ventures Insights
Why We Invested in Glimpse’s Series A
TDK Ventures invested in Glimpse in March 2025 (press release here) A successful energy transformation will require a prevalence of battery storage, which is critical for mobility and grid resiliency. Data from BNEF’s Lithium-Ion Batteries: State of the Industry, 2024 report, underscores this reliance. Mobility battery demand has grown from 185 GWh in 2020 to 1,006 GWh in 2024 and […]
Why We Invested in NovoLINC to Revolutionize Thermal Interface Solutions for Next-Generation AI Chip Cooling
Introduction In summer 2024, TDK Ventures discussed that 40% of energy consumption in data centers comes from cooling power-hungry advanced computing chips [1]. The trends we highlighted continue to persist. The energy consumption of US data centers alone is expected to increase as much as 10% in the next few years and more than double […]
The Opinionated CVC: A perspective on strategy, process and people
TDK Ventures and 6Pages explore the critical question of long-term CVC sustainability through an insider's lens, offering candid insights into building resilient corporate venture programs that prioritize founders, balance strategic and financial objectives, and think beyond short-term market dynamics.
The coming election: What’s ahead for venture and startups
At TDK Ventures, we’re continually looking ahead to see what market shifts will impact our portfolio and investment theses. There’s no doubt that the coming election race will represent a major shift with far-reaching implications.
Why founders should care about the coming rate cuts
Rate cuts are coming At TDK Ventures, we’ve been talking internally about how the Fed’s meeting next week is likely to be an inflection point. Next Wednesday, after two and a half years in this rate-hike cycle, we’ll find out whether we’re on the descent side of the mountain. Given that Fed chair Jay Powell […]
The Founder’s CVC Playbook: Maximizing Value From Your Corporate Venture Capital Relationships
Discover why robust due diligence is making a comeback in venture capital, ensuring smarter investments, detailed in a TDK Ventures report.
Portfolio News
Nubis Extends Linear Paradigm from Optics to Copper with Breakthrough Nitro™ Linear Redriver Solution Enabling 4 Meter Reach for 200Gbps per Lane Copper Cables in AI Scale-Up Networks
Mar 26, 2025
AM Batteries and TDK Corporation Partner to Advance Energy-Efficient Battery Manufacturing
Mar 19, 2025
Infinite Uptime bags $35M to help factories optimize equipment usage
Mar 10, 2025
TDK Ventures Invests in Spiritus to Transform Carbon Dioxide Removal
Mar 06, 2025
TDK Ventures Invests in Glimpse, Builders of a Next Generation Battery Quality Management Platform
Mar 05, 2025
VueReal unveils new microLED technologies and products at CES, shows how microLEDs differ from traditional displays
Jan 03, 2025
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