• TDK Ventures invests globally in early-stage, impact-scaling entrepreneurs, who are creating a new era of sustainability and social value
• Company’s Total Assets Under Management (AUM) reaches $500M USD, contributing to TDK’s transformation towards sustainable growth
• Fund 3 succeeds Fund 2 and continues TDK Ventures' mission to capture actionable learnings in TDK’s identified megatrends in new markets/applications and new emerging technologies

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that its corporate venture-capital subsidiary TDK Ventures, Inc. has launched Fund 3, a $150 million commitment to catalyzing the next generation of iconic deeptech startups. Building on Fund 1, Fund 2 and Fund EX1, this milestone increases TDK Ventures’ total assets under management to $500 million, reinforcing its position as a global leader in early-stage impact investing. Fund 3 succeeds Fund 2 and will use the same strategy in targeting Seed to Series B early-stage startups. With TDK's deep roots in advanced materials, sensor technologies, and power solutions, TDK Ventures brings technical depth to every investment. Through deep collaborations with TDK’s global R&D, manufacturing, and group companies, the firm offers startups a platform to scale faster with less risks.

Noboru Saito, President and CEO TDK Corporation, affirmed, "Currently, TDK is working on accelerating two cycles, contributing to the transformation of society based on the long-term vision 'TDK Transformation' and continuously transforming TDK itself, in order to contribute to the realization of a sustainable future. As the world races toward a more sustainable, connected, and intelligent future, TDK Ventures stands at the vanguard of this transformation. Their bold pursuit of breakthrough startups and world-changing technologies exemplifies TDK’s venture spirit. Fund 3 reflects our continued confidence in their ability to uncover what’s next and empower the innovators who will shape the world for generations to come—while also unlocking new pathways for TDK’s own growth, innovation, and long-term relevance in an ever-evolving technological landscape."

Nicolas Sauvage, TDK Ventures President, commented, "At TDK Ventures, our mission is to catalyze iconic companies—visionaries shaping our future through deeptech innovation. With Fund 3, we doubled down on our commitment to uncover and support transformative startups poised to define new markets. 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 is not only a vehicle for investment—it’s a catalyst for TDK Transformation ambition, fueling both organic and inorganic growth across emerging megatrends that matter to society and the planet."

TDK Ventures Fund 3 will deep dive into these strategic areas:

• AI, Compute, Connectivity – including generative AI, future of data centers, next-generation computing and connectivity/photonics.
• Materials – including Next-generation materials, nanofabrication and materials circularity.
• Climate-Tech – including climate mitigation and adaption.
• Robotics, Manufacturing – including factories of the future, advanced robotics, industrial software/OS, and space and bio manufacturing.
• Mobility, AgTech, Digital Economy – including electrification of mobility, agriculture and aquaculture, and emerging economy decarbonization.

TDK Ventures remains committed to fostering strong global collaborations across its ecosystem, engaging with top-tier VC partners, corporate innovators, and research institutions to drive knowledge exchange and strategic synergies. In addition, the firm continues to provide unparalleled operational and strategic support to its portfolio companies, earning in 2025 a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 88% – achieving a score greater than 80% five years in a row, reflecting the value it continuously delivers to entrepreneurs.

If you are building a deeptech company with the ambition to transform industries and uplift humanity, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com.

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution and deliberately "Attracting Tomorrow." It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2024, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.6 billion and employed about 101,000 people worldwide.

About TDK Ventures

TDK Ventures Inc. invests in startups to bolster innovation in materials science, energy/power and related areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios. Established in 2019 as a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation, the corporate venture company’s vision is to propel the digital and energy transformations of segments such as robotics and industrial, next-generation transportation, mixed reality and the wider IoT/IIoT markets. TDK Ventures will co-invest and support promising portfolio companies by providing technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates. Interested startups or investment partners may contact TDK Ventures: www.tdk-ventures.com.

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TDK Ventures
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