TDK Ventures

TDK Ventures, established in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies worldwide. It concentrates on sectors such as material science, energy, semiconductors, and emerging technologies like health tech, transportation, robotics, mixed reality, and IoT. TDK Ventures aims to facilitate digital and energy transformations by supporting innovative startups that align with its mission.

Anil Achyuta

Managing Director

Marc Bouchet

Senior Associate

David Delfassy

Managing Director

Qianran (Katherine) He

Associate

Andrew Maywah

Investment Director

Past deals in Energy Storage

Spiritus

Series A in 2025
Spiritus is a climate technology company specializing in direct-air-capture systems. Its innovative approach combines the Spiritus Sorbent and Carbon Orchard, offering a scalable, modular solution for low-cost carbon dioxide removal and sequestration.

Glimpse

Series A in 2025
Glimpse is a Massachusetts-based startup that develops battery quality solutions to help cell producers and customers establish tighter control over battery quality across facilities, teams, and time.

Peak Energy

Series A in 2024
Peak Energy is focused on advancing grid decarbonization through innovative energy storage solutions. The company is dedicated to developing giga-scale sodium-ion technology aimed at significantly reducing energy storage costs by as much as 50 percent. By providing an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries for stationary applications, such as grid storage, Peak Energy seeks to enhance the reliability and affordability of energy storage. This strategic approach positions the United States to become a global leader in the sodium-ion sector, thereby supporting a transition to cleaner energy systems and contributing to the wider efforts in energy sustainability.

INERATEC

Series B in 2024
INERATEC develops sustainable fuels and power-to-X plants to replace fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives. The company focuses on renewable e-fuels and synthetic chemical products that enable transportation and industrial processes to run on climate-friendly energy. It produces renewable hydrogen and other greenhouse gases, which are transformed into products such as e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol, allowing chemical plants to operate using synthetic fuels with climate-neutral energy, reduced chemical waste, and enhanced climate protection.

Peak Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Peak Energy is focused on advancing grid decarbonization through innovative energy storage solutions. The company is dedicated to developing giga-scale sodium-ion technology aimed at significantly reducing energy storage costs by as much as 50 percent. By providing an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries for stationary applications, such as grid storage, Peak Energy seeks to enhance the reliability and affordability of energy storage. This strategic approach positions the United States to become a global leader in the sodium-ion sector, thereby supporting a transition to cleaner energy systems and contributing to the wider efforts in energy sustainability.

AM Batteries

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

Verdagy

Series A in 2022
Verdagy specializes in innovative water electrolysis technology for large-scale green hydrogen production. Based in Moss Landing, California, the company operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities to advance its technology platform, aiming to achieve low upfront capital costs and competitive unit economics.

Ascend Elements

Venture Round in 2021
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

AM Batteries

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

GenCell

Post in 2021
GenCell Ltd. is a developer of innovative fuel cell solutions that deliver clean and reliable power globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products including the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution designed for applications such as telecommunications, education, and water purification. The GenCell G5rx serves as a utility backup power source, providing 5kW of auxiliary electricity for substations during outages of any duration, while the GenCell G5 offers an uninterrupted power supply with unlimited 5kW backup power, catering to sectors like telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power systems across various sectors. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, addressing the growing demand for reliable power in diverse and challenging environments.

Ascend Elements

Series B in 2021
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

Span

Venture Round in 2021
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.

GenCell

Venture Round in 2020
GenCell Ltd. is a developer of innovative fuel cell solutions that deliver clean and reliable power globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products including the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution designed for applications such as telecommunications, education, and water purification. The GenCell G5rx serves as a utility backup power source, providing 5kW of auxiliary electricity for substations during outages of any duration, while the GenCell G5 offers an uninterrupted power supply with unlimited 5kW backup power, catering to sectors like telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power systems across various sectors. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective and environmentally friendly energy solutions, addressing the growing demand for reliable power in diverse and challenging environments.
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