• $500M AUM milestone: TDK Ventures reaches half a billion dollars in assets under management, reinforcing its global impact-investing presence.
• Targeting early-stage deeptech: Fund 3 continues a proven strategy to back Seed to Series B startups in AI, advanced materials, climate-tech, and more.
• Strategic acceleration: Fund 3 serves as a catalyst for TDK’s long-term growth and transformation toward a sustainable, tech-driven future.

TDK Ventures has launched Fund 3, a new $150 million vehicle aimed at backing early-stage deeptech startups that align with global sustainability and innovation megatrends. This brings the firm’s total assets under management to $500 million, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a premier impact investor.

Building on the success of Funds 1, 2, and EX1, Fund 3 will continue investing in Seed to Series B startups with bold visions in sectors like AI, compute, climate-tech, advanced materials, and next-gen manufacturing.

“With Fund 3, we doubled down on our commitment to uncover and support transformative startups poised to define new markets,” said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures. “More than capital, we bring deep operational collaboration and a unique ability to forge ‘equal win’ synergies between bold entrepreneurs and TDK Group companies.”

Fund 3 will focus on six strategic domains:

• AI, Compute, and Connectivity – Including generative AI, data center innovations, photonics, and next-gen computing.
• Materials – Including nanofabrication, circular materials, and next-gen material science.
• Climate-Tech – Supporting climate adaptation and mitigation technologies.
• Robotics and Manufacturing – From advanced robotics to space and bio manufacturing.
• Mobility and AgTech – Including electric mobility, smart agriculture, and decarbonization of emerging economies.
• Digital Economy – With a focus on scalable, sustainable digital infrastructure.

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“Fund 3 is not only a vehicle for investment—it’s a catalyst for TDK Transformation ambition,” Sauvage added, highlighting its role in fueling both organic and inorganic growth across TDK’s strategic roadmap.

The fund benefits from TDK’s core strengths in sensor tech, power solutions, and advanced materials, and offers startups access to a global network of R&D and manufacturing resources—accelerating growth while reducing operational risk.

“Currently, TDK is working on accelerating two cycles—contributing to the transformation of society and transforming TDK itself,” said Noboru Saito, President and CEO of TDK Corporation. “Fund 3 reflects our continued confidence in [TDK Ventures’] ability to uncover what’s next and empower the innovators who will shape the world for generations to come.”

TDK Ventures also remains deeply integrated within a global ecosystem of VCs, research institutions, and corporate partners, offering strategic support to portfolio companies. Its consistent Net Promoter Score of 88% in 2025, sustained above 80% for five consecutive years, underscores the high value it delivers to founders.

For forward-looking investors and corporate leaders, Fund 3 represents an early-access gateway to high-impact, frontier technologies shaping the next era of sustainable innovation.

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