TDK Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, established in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California. The firm backs early-stage deep tech startups that align with TDK’s global mission to advance digital and energy transformation. TDK Ventures leverages TDK’s R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and ecosystem to help startups scale faster, with less risk, across critical industries such as energy, materials, mobility, and connectivity.
TDK Ventures invests in Seed to Series B startups across sectors like artificial intelligence, advanced materials, climate-tech, robotics, manufacturing, mobility, agriculture, and digital economy.
The firm targets startups developing transformational technologies in areas that are often underrepresented in traditional VC portfolios, with a strong focus on sustainability and global impact.
TDK Ventures’ latest vehicle, Fund 3, launched in April 2025 with $150 million in capital. This brings their total assets under management to $500 million.
Fund 3 continues the firm’s strategy of investing in early-stage deep tech startups and emphasizes founder support through strategic access to TDK’s global resources. It also expands TDK’s impact footprint across emerging industries such as generative AI, photonics, electrified mobility, and bio-manufacturing.
Leadership
TDK Ventures is led by Nicolas Sauvage, President, who brings a founder-first philosophy and deep experience in materials science and technology innovation. Key team members also include Anil Achyuta, Managing Director (energy & health), and Tina Tosukhowong, Investment Director (cleantech & materials).
Investment Strategy
The firm takes a hands-on, collaborative approach—supporting portfolio companies beyond capital with access to TDK’s manufacturing infrastructure, technical expertise, and global network. TDK Ventures also fosters “equal win” synergies between startups and TDK Group companies to co-create scalable solutions.
Notable Investments
TDK Ventures has invested in companies such as Groq (AI infrastructure), Ascend Elements (battery materials), Spiritus (carbon removal), Glimpse (battery quality management), and NovoLINC (thermal interface solutions).
Notable Exits
Notable exits include GenCell’s IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Origin’s $100 million acquisition by Stratasys.
