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Revolutionizing urban transportation with driverless, semi-autonomous vehicles at a cost comparable to a motorcycle, our portfolio company Faction is reshaping the cities of the future and enhancing our world through innovative technology. CEO Ain McKendrick shares his perspective on collaborating with TDK Ventures. Learn more about Faction: https://bit.ly/4cLJXP5 #EV #SmartCity #CVC #VentureCapital #VC #startups

Discover how our innovative portfolio company Faction is revolutionizing delivery services by partnering with Chick-fil-A. At one of the top-performing Chick-fil-A locations in the country, Faction's self-driving three-wheeled electric vehicles are now making swift and efficient deliveries in Houston, Texas. Learn more in CultureMap: https://bit.ly/3VQ04UO #AutonomousVehicle #FutureOfMobility #ElectricVehicles Chick-fil-A Restaurants

CEO of our portfolio company Agility Robotics, Peggy Johnson, recently appeared on CNBC to discuss their groundbreaking deployment of Digit in GXO Logistics, Inc.'s operations. This marks the industry’s first formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots and the first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) deployment of humanoid robots. Watch the full segment to learn more about this milestone: https://lnkd.in/gGNdDCyF #robotics #humanoid #automation

How do climate tech startups navigate the “Valley of Death” between seed funding and growth equity? In his new article, "Filling In the Missing Middle: FOAK Financing," TDK Ventures' Financial Principal 🌱🤝🌎Robert Porter examines the challenges of financing first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects and why traditional VCs may hesitate to invest. Challenges of FOAK Financing: - Elevated CAPEX costs: FOAK projects require significant capital for infrastructure - Magnified risk: Large-scale integration often fails - Murky revenue prospects: Lack of revenue is a red flag - Lengthy exit horizons: Long timelines to profitability deter VCs FOAK financing bridges the gap between early-stage and proven solutions, vital for market penetration and decarbonization. Robert outlines strategies involving diverse capital sources like government grants, loans, tax breaks, endowments, strategic investors, project debt and equity, and crowdfunding. By diversifying funding and leveraging strategic partnerships, climate tech startups can move from the lab to full-scale production, making a significant impact on climate change. 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore risk mitigation and investor attraction strategies. 🌟 #ClimateTech #VentureCapital #FOAKFinancing #Sustainability #Fundraising

Day two of DX Week 2024, organized by TDK Ventures and B Capital , was another dynamic showcase of innovation where attendees immersed themselves in captivating panels focused on the latest advancements in AI software and engaging fireside chats, hosted by some of the brightest minds in the field. Immense gratitude goes to all the speakers and moderators for their invaluable contributions to all the speakers and moderators for their invaluable contributions to DX Week 2024, including B Capital 's Arijit Sengupta, National University of Singapore's Tsuhan Chen, Agility Robotics' Peggy Johnson, B Capital 's Heng Xuan Teo, Qeexo's Sang Won Lee, and Microsoft Azure Quantum's Sunita Kannan.    We also extend special thanks to B Capital for their collaboration in organizing the event. We're eager to witness the advancements in AI innovation that will continue to unfold! #DXWeek2024 #AI #EmergingTech #innovation

The TDK Ventures team is delighted to have partnered with B Capital to co-host DX Week 2024, bringing together innovators to explore the forefront of AI technologies and their impact on our world today. The program commenced last week with enlightening sessions on AI applications, its influence on human capital, and other related topics, setting the stage for an exciting two-day event. A huge thank you to our day one speakers and moderators who shared their expertise and insights, including Temasek's Russell Tham, B Capital 's Andrea Pisoni, Carro's Zi Yong C., Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s Aparna Kapoor, Bloomberg News' Yuan Gao, B Capital 's Joanna H., Snaphunt's Tulika Tripathi, and Aon's Wan Hua Cheng (CPsychol). Each brought a unique perspective to the table, sparking discussions that will undoubtedly shape the future of AI. #DXWeek2024 #AI #EmergingTech #innovation

Announcing our latest report: "The Founder’s CVC Playbook: Maximizing value from your corporate venture capital relationships." Corporate venture capital (CVC) can offer startups tremendous value beyond just financial capital. However, no two CVCs are structured alike or operate in the same way, and there are many pathways to success in startup-CVC engagements. Founders need a gameplan when engaging with CVCs. This playbook designed to help founders take an action-oriented stance in navigating their CVC relationships and get more value from those relationships. It is the third report in a series developed as a collaboration between TDK Ventures and 6Pages. Our previous reports set the stage around the state of venture and CVCs and explored the return of high-quality due diligence in venture investing. Also keep an eye out for our next report, which will share our perspective on how CVCs should organize and operate. Download the free report here: bit.ly/4cgLdd8 #CVC #VentureCapital #entrepreneur #startups

We’re excited to share that TDK Ventures President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage has been honored in Global Corporate Venturing's 2024 Powerlist for the fifth year in a row! This prestigious recognition celebrates trailblazers in corporate investing, spotlighting those who are shaping the future of the industry. Congratulations Nicolas! Read more about the award: https://lnkd.in/gc3sj4xA #GCVPowerlist #Powerlist #CVC #VentureCapital

Get ready for an insightful session with our very own 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage at this year's GCV Symposium in London. On June 25th at 12pm BST, Nicolas will delve into the art of due diligence in today’s complicated investment world, sharing how practices like the FIT (First Principles-Based Investment Thesis) Method and Backcasting are raising the bar for CVCs. Check out the full Symposium agenda: https://lnkd.in/gY9UEV46 #GCVSymposium #DueDiligence #CVC Global Corporate Venturing