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.
Doing Diligence Well in Venture Investing: Going Back to the Future
Discover why robust due diligence is making a comeback in venture capital, ensuring smarter investments, detailed in a TDK Ventures report.
Why We Invested in Ineratec to Decarbonize Hard-to-Abate Transportation Sector
Learn about TDK Ventures' role in propelling INERATEC's path to commercializing sustainable aviation fuel for climate resiliency.
Dream Syndicate and its Significance in Building Deeptech Startups
TDK Ventures explains the role of Dream Syndicates in deeptech, integrating strategic partners to accelerate startup success.
European Energy Mix: Now for the Hard Part
Explore strategies for Europe's energy mix transformation with TDK Ventures, addressing the hard parts of achieving a sustainable future.
What Is the Best Use for Each Terawatt Hour of Clean Electricity?
Explore the strategic use of clean electricity with TDK Ventures, highlighting the best applications for each terawatt-hour in reducing carbon emissions.
Demystifying the Art of Writing a First Principles-Based Investment Thesis
Discover how to build a first principles-based investment thesis with TDK Ventures, aimed at identifying transformative opportunities.
Why We Invested in Span and Modernization of Residential Energy
TDK Ventures backs Span in advancing smart home energy solutions, promoting efficient and resilient residential power systems.
Energy Week 2023 | “Elegant Solutions” Will Accomplish Net-Zero Goals
Learn from global leaders at TDK Ventures' Energy Week 2023 on how 'Elegant Solutions' will help accomplish net-zero goals effectively.
The State of Venture and CVCs: Taking stock of the past 18 months
“The State of Venture and CVCs: Taking stock of the past 18 months,” a collaborative research report conducted by TDK Ventures and 6Pages, explores the behavior and performance of corporate venture capital (CVC) in contrast to traditional venture capital (VC) over the challenging past 18 months.
Why We Invested in pH7 Technologies to Support Green Metals for Energy Transition
TDK Ventures supports pH7's eco-friendly metal extraction, contributing to cleaner energy and material sustainability.
Why We Invested in Nubis Communications and the Next Generation of Optical Connectivity
TDK Ventures invests in Nubis Communications, enhancing optical connectivity with advanced photonics for data-intensive applications.
Mobility for All Boosts Safety and Independence for Driving Enthusiasts, Non-drivers, and Everyone Else
Discover TDK Ventures' approach to universal mobility, improving safety and independence for drivers and non-drivers through advanced technology.
Autonomous Vehicles Shift Auto-Supplier Landscape
TDK Ventures explores the transformative role of autonomous vehicles in reshaping the auto-supplier industry and advancing technology.
Why TDK Ventures Is Investing in Peak Energy’s Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) Solution
TDK Ventures invests in Peak Energy to accelerate sodium-ion battery solutions, advancing energy storage and grid resilience.
Commercial Mobility Contributes to a Better Society
Explore insights on how commercial mobility is advancing society, reducing carbon emissions and addressing logistic challenges.
Why We Invested in Type One Energy as the Future of Fusion Power
TDK Ventures invests in Type One Energy, advancing fusion as a continuous, safe energy source for global decarbonization.
Photorealism, Platform Competition, More AI on the Horizon
Discover the impact of photorealism and AI in changing competitive tech platforms at TDK Ventures' Digital Transformation Week 2023.
Next-Level Computing Will Overcome Energy Limits
Explore the evolution of computing with TDK Ventures, focusing on overcoming energy limitations to drive technological progress.
Why We Chose the UK as our First Outpost for Electrification and Decarbonization of Europe
Discover why TDK Ventures chose the UK for our European base in the fight against climate change through electrification and decarbonization.
Universities Must Lead on Climate
TDK Ventures highlights John Hennessy's call for universities to lead on climate solutions, emphasizing their crucial role in tackling global issues.
Why We Invested in Novalith
TDK Ventures invests in Novalith, revolutionizing lithium extraction with CO2, reducing environmental impact significantly.
Why We Invested in Metalenz and the Future of Optical Sensing
Learn about TDK Ventures' investment in Metalenz, shaping the future of optical technologies with groundbreaking metasurface lenses.
Why We Invested in Divirod for the Future of Climate Resiliency
TDK Ventures invests in Divirod to advance water data analytics, empowering global climate resiliency and disaster preparedness.
Corporate Crusaders: Which CVC is the Superhero you need?
Explore how CVCs impact the venture-capital landscape and what startups should consider before seeking corporate investment, with TDK Ventures.
Why We Invested in Ascend Elements to Accelerate Our Vision for Sustainable Energy Transformation
TDK Ventures invests in Ascend Elements, advancing sustainable energy with innovative battery recycling for a greener future.
Why We Invested in Faction
Discover how Faction, backed by TDK Ventures, pioneers driverless electric vehicles to revolutionize urban delivery and reduce congestion.
Why We Invested in VueReal for a Brighter Future Through MicroLED Optoelectronics
TDK Ventures invests in VueReal to enhance future displays with microLED technology, promising high efficiency and clarity.
Why We Invested in actnano and their Innovative Electronics Coating Technology
TDK Ventures invests in Actnano, advancing nanotechnology coatings to protect electronics in harsh environments effectively.
Why We Invested in XCOM Labs and the Innovations to Enable Metaverse at Scale
Discover how TDK Ventures' support for XCOM Labs is setting the stage for next-gen wireless solutions for the metaverse.
5G to Accelerate Edge Computing; 6G to Disrupt Market: TDK Ventures Panel
TDK Ventures explores how 5G accelerates edge computing and predicts 6G's market disruption at their DX Week 2022 panel discussion.
Why We Invested in Verdagy and the Future of Hydrogen Electrolyzers
TDK Ventures supports Verdagy's mission to revolutionize hydrogen production with state-of-the-art electrolyzers for clean energy.
Why We Invested in AM Batteries and Their Dry Electrode Technology
TDK Ventures invests in AM Batteries, advancing dry electrode tech for more efficient and eco-friendly battery production.
Why We Invested in Metal 3D Printing and Fabric8Labs
TDK Ventures invests in Fabric8Labs, transforming metal 3D printing with a non-thermal process that eliminates costly metal powders.