We've identified positive signals for early-stage investments in SpaceTech. For example, from early 2022 to Q3 2023, Seed to Series B investments remained steady at around 60% of the total SpaceTech VC funding. Even satellite connectivity has a market of $250B (USD) and can enable various IoT use cases through data communication and navigation. SpaceTech holds significant promise for TDK, offering potential synergies with its Electronic Components Business Company (ECBC) and Sensor Systems Business Company (SSBC). It also presents potential opportunities at the intersection of satellite navigation with TDK Trusted Positioning Inc. (TPI). So why haven’t we invested in SpaceTech for IoT yet? Hear from TDK Ventures' Elias C. on what’s holding us back: https://bit.ly/3zZjfV6 #VentureCapital #CVC #VC #SpaceTech #IoT
TDK Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Jose, California 10,998 followers
Early-Stage Venture Capital for Impact Scaling Entrepreneurs
About us
Corporate venture fund to accelerate learnings and contribution to culture and industry
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http://www.tdk-ventures.com
External link for TDK Ventures
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- San Jose, California
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- Privately Held
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- 2018
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San Jose, California 95110, US
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“We’re in the early days of green hydrogen electrolysis,” says Marty Neese, CEO of our portfolio company Verdagy, as quoted in Los Angeles Times. Read more about how efforts to invest in hydrogen are gaining momentum, with California set to establish a regional "hydrogen hub" as part of a nationwide initiative to build a hydrogen economy. https://lat.ms/4cXuKuK #hydrogen #GreenHydrogen #CleanTech
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Curious about how strong leadership and a clear vision can drive startup success? In the latest AI in Action podcast episode hosted by Alldus’ Mark Kelly, TDK Ventures President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage discusses his journey in building TDK Ventures, the guiding principles that shape his approach to work and life (including his special 8 words method), and why we’re supporting companies like Ascend Elements, AM Batteries , Type One Energy Group, Groq and Analog Inference that are poised to make significant positive impacts across various industries. Tune in to gain valuable insights: https://bit.ly/4fkwv76 #AI #leadership #CVC #VentureCapital #VC #startups
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Corporate venture capital groups are revolutionizing the global investment ecosystem, with the number of CVC firms skyrocketing to 2,500 worldwide. In Rohit Yadav's "The Big Book of Venture Capital," TDK Ventures President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage shares insights into the evolution of CVC 3.0, highlighting the immense potential for entrepreneurs and the strategic collaborations driving investments in clean energy. Read the full piece: https://bit.ly/3xYvaC9 #VentureCapital #startups #CVC #BigBookOfVC
Happy to share my article on CVC 3.0 is spotlighted in the Q2 2024 edition of "The Big Book of Venture Capital" by Rohit Yadav of All Things VC. In my piece "CVC 3.0: Accelerating Corporate Venture Capital's 'Superpowers'”, I explore the transformation of CVC from direct investments in CVC 1.0 → to the autonomy of CVC 2.0 → now to CVC 3.0, where we combine high financial and strategic returns by leveraging our parent company’s strengths with top-tier VC practices. Highlights include: ✍🏼The rise of CVCs to 2,500 worldwide, and why CVC 3.0 must play a pivotal role in the global investment ecosystem. ✍🏼How the "Mothership" (parent company) can provide startups with unique strategic advantages. ✍🏼"Challenger Technologies" and the future of clean energy investment. At TDK Ventures, we believe in the power of CVC 3.0 to drive innovation and create lasting impact. Discover how we are harnessing these "superpowers" to support the next generation of groundbreaking technologies. Check out the full article for more insights: https://bit.ly/3xYvaC9 #CVC #VentureCapital #TDKVentures #CorporateVentureCapital #ATVC #AllThingsVC #BigBookOfVC
The Big Book of VC - Q2 2024 (public version)
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How can corporate venture capital groups assist portfolio companies in maximizing their likelihood of success? One way is to establish a Scaling Team and an Engagement Team, which can help drive disciplined thought and action. Scaling Team: This team consists of experts in various disciplines who augment the existing skill sets within the portfolio company, guiding disciplined thought towards disciplined action by offering new perspectives and specialized support that are often lacking in start-ups. They assist with both operational and strategic day-to-day needs. Engagement Team: Comprised of individuals with strong technological backgrounds, this team has a deep understanding of both the CVC’s portfolio companies and its affiliated business groups. They act as advocates for portfolio companies within the CVC’s larger enterprise, facilitating valuable connections and synergies. TDK Ventures' Bill Graves delves into how implementing these teams helps companies reach their full potential. https://bit.ly/3YfATxZ #CVC #VentureCapital #startups
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Did you know an average Google data center consumes 450,000 gallons of water daily, roughly equivalent to 0.7 Olympic-sized swimming pools? The immense volume of data produced and processed every second generates significant heat at both chip and server levels, increasing demand for cooling technology for seamless data center operations. TDK Ventures' Tina Tosukhowong shares how we believe the evolution of AI will catalyze exponential growth in computing power, necessitating the broader adoption of liquid cooling in DatacenterDynamics. https://lnkd.in/gqk6Dfhx #DataCenter #cooling #CoolingTechnology
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Embarking on a new collaboration, our portfolio company Divirod Inc. is joining the SAS Internet of Things (IoT) Partner Ecosystem. This strategic move merges Divirod’s patented data-collection technology and SAS’ AI, IoT analytics and advanced modeling capabilities. Together they empower businesses, governments, insurers and researchers to access, analyze and derive insights from crucial water data. “We need more reliable and automated sources for water data to reduce risk and provide critical and real-time insights for flood management and water risk mitigation,” shares Javier Marti, Divirod founder and CEO. “With SAS, we can provide a comprehensive solution powered by AI and IoT analytics that delivers timely and relevant insights from real-time water data.” Learn more about the partnership: https://prn.to/3Sgkrd8 #AI #IoT #data #analytics
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Our portfolio company Peak Energy has successfully raised its Series A to commence full-scale production of its sodium-ion battery technology. We at TDK Ventures are proud to have participated in this round. Sodium-ion technology represents a stable and proven battery chemistry that excels in cost-effectiveness, supply chain security, scalability, and safety compared to lithium-ion batteries. “As energy demand grows, we must capitalize on the potential of renewables to provide dependable, inexpensive energy to fuel a new era of technological advancement. Utility-scale storage powered by sodium-ion is the answer to securing this future on a resilient, decarbonized grid,” Peak Energy CEO Landon Mossburg shared. Read the full announcement: https://prn.to/4d6vkGc #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy
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Empowering the world to prepare for water-related catastrophes, our portfolio company Divirod Inc. offers the largest water risk data platform powered by a revolutionary sensor solution that enables high-accuracy risk assessment of water levels. Through its global IoT network and water risk data, Divirod provides decision-makers, emergency services personnel, and insurers with real-time information crucial for mitigating the loss of life and high costs associated with such events. CEO Javier Marti shares insights into working with TDK Ventures. Learn more about Divirod: https://bit.ly/3ScaHAt #analytics #data #CVC #VentureCapital #VC #startups
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The launch of AM Batteries ' Customer Success Center, funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), highlights their commitment to sustainability and innovation in battery manufacturing. AM Batteries continues to lead in dry-battery electrode technology, offering a state-of-the-art facility for customers to test and qualify materials in a specialized dry-room environment, optimizing electrode and battery performance. Learn more about the center: https://bit.ly/3W0UD5J #sustainability #batteries #BatteryTechnology
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