Vasan Churchill SC is an Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures, focusing on digital transformation and the industrial sector. Prior to TDK, he co-founded a company in the field of robotic additive manufacturing software, where he led business development efforts, nurturing his passion for startups, business, and finance.
Prior to his startup ventures, Vasan worked as a senior scientist at RISE, Sweden, which is equivalent to national labs in the USA. He led a variety of projects at the intersection of materials and manufacturing. Before RISE, he worked in GE Global research, India in wind and aviation domains. He has 2 patents granted in wind turbine blades. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and 3 peer-reviewed publications.
Born and raised in Madurai, India, and having worked in the USA, India, and Sweden, Vasan's international experience has given him a broad perspective on various professional cultures. He is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, and Swedish. Vasan cherishes family time, enjoys running, and practices 10-meter air pistol shooting.
TDK Ventures has invested in Ultraviolette, an Indian company that produces high-performance electric motorcycles and scooters, to help it expand its development and distribution in India’s two-wheeler market and beyond.
