TDK Ventures
Overview
TDK Ventures invests in startups to bolster innovation in materials science, energy/power and related areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios. Established in 2019 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation, the corporate venture capital firm's vision is to propel the digital and energy transformations of segments such as health and wellness, next-generation transportation, robotics, and industrial, mixed reality and the wider IoT/IIoT markets. TDK Ventures will co-invest and support promising portfolio companies by providing technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groq | Apr 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Agility Robotics | Apr 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Silicon Box | Jan 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Ascend Elements | Aug 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Starship Technologies | Feb 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
🤝Robert Porter
Chief Financial Officer, Financial Principal
Jason De Soto
Human Resources Principal
Jennifer Edwards
Communications Principal
Ryan Heshmati
Corporate Venture Capital Intern
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is TDK Ventures based?
TDK Ventures is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.
When was TDK Ventures founded?
TDK Ventures was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does TDK Ventures have?
TDK Ventures has 46 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in TDK Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Groq, Agility Robotics, Silicon Box, Ascend Elements, Starship Technologies.
What was TDK Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
TDK Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Starship Technologies in 2024.
What sectors does TDK Ventures focus on?
TDK Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does TDK Ventures focus on?
TDK Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is TDK Ventures's AUM?
TDK Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.