Deep Explorations

Preparedness and Impact

We are Explorers, always seeking new ways to make the world a better place, searching for technologies and solutions that will bring significant value to our society and to our planet. To serve better entrepreneurs and partners, we pro-actively research such meaningful spaces, ahead of any investment considerations, and announce these Deep Explorations below. This is our “Preparedness and Impact” approach. Please reach out to us if you aim to bring positive impact to any of these spaces.

Current & Ongoing Deep Explorations

Edge AI

The Edge AI market presents a significant opportunity, with an estimated value over $20 billion and a projected growth of 20% CAGR into the 2030s. This growth is driven by the demand for low-latency, local AI and is supported by new hardware and AI models. The fragmented landscape creates a chance for startups to gain a foothold.

Photonic Light Source for Transceivers

The urgent need for faster data communication, driven by AI and cloud computing, is creating a significant opportunity in photonic light source technologies. This exploration focuses on the multi-billion dollar laser market for high-speed optical transmission. The goal is to find startups innovating to overcome challenges in performance, cost, and scalability for next-gen data networks.

Next-Gen Robotics Software

Next-gen robotics software, specifically Robotic Foundation Models (RFMs), is driving a shift from hardware to software investment. These scalable AI models allow non-experts to implement robotic solutions. This exploration highlights the market potential, challenges, and opportunities in this space, including the use of data and simulation, to inform TDK’s strategic advancements.