TDK Ventures

Q: When was TDK Ventures last fund created?

TDK Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-12.

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE / CVC

Founded

2019

AUM

$150 M

Location

San Jose, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

TDK Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm based in San Jose, California. Founded in 2019 and part of TDK Corporation, the firm is led by a team that includes former engineers and technologists from leading tech companies. The team is known for its deep engineering background and strategic insight into advanced technologies, making it distinct from traditional venture capital firms.

The firm invests primarily in energy transformation and related applications, with specific focuses on sectors such as 3D printing, AI, robotics, and clean technology. TDK Ventures typically invests in Series A through late-stage rounds, with check sizes ranging from $10-50 million. The firm operates globally with a particular emphasis on North America and Asia. TDK Ventures manages Fund I, Fund II, and recently launched Fund 3 at $150 million.

Notable investments by TDK Ventures include companies like Ineratec, which operates Europe's largest e-fuel production plant, and AM Batteries, which is pioneering next-generation battery technologies. Other investments include Ultraviolette, an electric motorcycle company, and Tulum Energy, which focuses on hydrogen technology to revolutionize energy storage. These investments reflect TDK Ventures' commitment to advancing technology and sustainability across various industries.

Industry

3D printing HealthTech CleanTech Energy Electronics Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Robotics Telecommunications Transportation AI MedTech Technology Life Sciences Infrastructure Industrial Mobility

TDK Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
TDK Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Industrial Robotics Technology Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$50 M	July 2019
TDK Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Industrial Robotics Technology Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others	$5-10 m	$150 M	April 2021
Fund 3	Corporate VC (CVC)	Electronics Robotics Transportation AI Energy CleanTech 3D printing	Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$10-50 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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FAQs about TDK Ventures

Is TDK Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

TDK Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is TDK Ventures located?

TDK Ventures is located in San Jose, California, United States.

When was TDK Ventures founded?

TDK Ventures was founded in 2019.

What sectors and industries does TDK Ventures invest in?

TDK Ventures invests in companies and startups in 3D printing, HealthTech, CleanTech, Energy, Electronics, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics, Telecommunications, Transportation, AI, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Industrial, Mobility.

What is TDK Ventures geographical focus of investments?

TDK Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does TDK Ventures typically invest in?

TDK Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of TDK Ventures investment?

TDK Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for TDK Ventures?

TDK Ventures has around $150m assets under management.

When was TDK Ventures last fund created?

TDK Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-12

Is TDK Ventures impact investor?

Yes, TDK Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of TDK Ventures?

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