Articles from TDK Ventures Inc.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has announced that its corporate venture capital arm, TDK Ventures, Inc., has invested in Aston Power, a Raleigh-based startup specializing in rapid-deployment of clean and reliable energy for large industrial power users. This strategic partnership aims to solve the critical "time-to-power" bottleneck that currently limits the expansion of the global AI economy. By deploying industrial-grade, customer-centric private power grids, Aston Power provides the necessary infrastructure to ensure reliable and sustainable energy delivery for high-demand industrial sectors.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has co-led the $27 million seed round of Tulum Energy, a pioneering startup producing clean hydrogen solutions for industrial applications through methane pyrolysis (aka: turquoise hydrogen) and by repurposing the designs of already mature industrial equipment. TDK Ventures’ investment will be used to accelerate the development of Tulum’s innovative clean hydrogen production technology, which leverages commercially available electric-arc plasma reactor technology to achieve cost parity with traditional hydrogen production methods, while also significantly reducing carbon emissions. With support from TDK Ventures and additional co-investment partners, Tulum expects to reach commercial operations directly following the first pilot and achieve hydrogen production costs matching or beating fossil fuel-based alternatives without relying on incentives or the sale of the potentially valuable carbon co-product.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has invested in thermal interface solution innovator NovoLINC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company that is revolutionizing datacenter and semiconductor cooling with advanced thermal technology. NovoLINC’s unique approach incorporates a proprietary materials system and nanomechanical design, delivering significantly lower thermal resistance compared to conventional materials. This innovative technology addresses thermal management challenges in data centers for AI applications, where energy demands are doubling and cooling costs represent up to 40% of the total data center energy expenditure.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has invested in ANYbotics, a Switzerland-based global leader in industrial inspection robotics. The company is passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated. Their robots combine best-in-class hardware, AI, and software developments to generate reliable and speedy customer ROI. ANYbotics has earned the trust of hundreds of industry-leading companies worldwide, and collaborates with a notable network of tech and reseller partners. As a testament to this progress, ANYbotics has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to $130 million. This round, led by top European and Silicon Valley investors with participation from TDK Ventures and other existing investors, will accelerate ANYbotics’ global scaling plans and its recent U.S. expansion.

TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced that subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has named its Investment Team for its recently opened India office. Ravi Jain will lead the corporate venture capital firm’s regional India investments, and Vasan Churchill will drive investment analysis. The two, both born in the country, will work out of the company’s innovation hub in Bengaluru. Their focus will be on providing Indian entrepreneurs the opportunity to accelerate the development of their innovative technologies and solutions beyond India, leveraging TDK Ventures’ experience in scaling global deep-tech startups worldwide.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc., its corporate venture capital arm, has added three key roles to grow its recently opened London office, the first office for the firm’s European expansion. The team members will assume their roles, effective June 10, in the following positions: Marc Bouchet, Senior Investment Associate; David Delfassy, Investment Director; and Sam Hill, Investment Analyst.