TDK Ventures

TDK Ventures, Inc. is the venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, established in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage and seed/startup companies across various sectors, including material science, energy, semiconductors, magnetics, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). TDK Ventures aims to drive digital and energy transformations in industries such as health and wellness, next-generation transportation, robotics, mixed reality, and the broader Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company invests globally, typically committing between $250,000 and $2.5 million in its portfolio companies. TDK Ventures is dedicated to addressing complex challenges through innovative solutions, leveraging its extensive experience in advanced materials to foster a sustainable future.

Anil Achyuta Ph.D

Managing Director

Marc Bouchet

Senior Investment Associate

David Delfassy

Investment Director

Andrew Maywah

Investment Director

Nicolas Sauvage

President

Tina Tosukhowong Ph.D

Investment Director

51 past transactions

Spiritus

Series A in 2025
Spiritus is a climate technology company focused on advancing direct-air-capture (DAC) solutions to combat climate change. It has developed a unique system that integrates the Spiritus Sorbent and the Spiritus Carbon Orchard, designed to be both scalable and modular, which allows for cost-effective carbon removal and sequestration. The company aims to provide an accessible and practical approach to carbon removal, enabling clients to manage their carbon footprint effectively and contribute to environmental sustainability. By achieving efficient sorption and desorption rates at a lower cost compared to existing technologies, Spiritus positions itself as a leader in the DAC sector.

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.

VueReal

Series C in 2025
VueReal Inc. is a technology company based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2016, specializing in micro-LED displays. Its core innovation, the microSolid printing platform, facilitates the integration of millions of semiconductor devices onto large-area substrates, enabling the creation of advanced smart systems. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and augmented reality systems. VueReal collaborates directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop customized solutions, addressing challenges in the transition to electric vehicles and autonomy. The company's displays are characterized by high transparency, brightness, reliability, and low power consumption. To broaden accessibility, VueReal is developing a turnkey solution for its printing technology, partnering with tool vendors, semiconductor fabs, and material companies. By licensing its technology and providing production printers along with semiconductor cartridges, VueReal aims to support both large corporations and smaller teams in creating innovative products tailored to specific customer needs.

NovoLINC

Seed Round in 2025
NovoLINC is a technology company specializing in thermal interface solutions. It designs and manufactures advanced materials using a unique nanostructured system and proprietary process, aiming to improve heat management in high-performance applications within the automotive and aerospace industries.

ANYbotics

Series B in 2024
ANYbotics AG is a Swiss robotics company founded in 2016 and based in Zurich. The company specializes in developing autonomous legged robots designed for industrial applications, particularly in hazardous and complex environments. These robots feature advanced capabilities such as docking stations, robust waterproof designs, and various sensing technologies. They are equipped to perform tasks like asset monitoring, equipment health checks, and event detection, thereby enhancing productivity and safety for workers in sectors such as oil and gas, power, energy, mining, chemicals, transportation, and construction. With a team of over 100 employees, ANYbotics aims to support industrial facilities in their inspection needs, promoting more sustainable operations through intelligent robotic solutions.

Fasal

Venture Round in 2024
Fasal is an agri-tech platform developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural practices. The platform records various growing conditions on farms and utilizes data science to generate on-farm predictions. It delivers insights to users on any device, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web platforms. By providing real-time agronomic recommendations based on on-farm and micro-climate data collected through agnostic sensors, Fasal helps farmers optimize their resource usage, leading to cost savings in water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, the platform offers detailed intelligence tailored to specific crops and growth stages, equipping farmers with vital information for predictive weather, pest management, and strategies to improve harvest yields.

Amperesand

Seed Round in 2024
Amperesand is a technology company specializing in grid infrastructure solutions. It develops intelligent and resilient electrification systems, utilizing silicon carbide devices and proprietary high-frequency transformers to efficiently transform and distribute electricity.

INERATEC

Series B in 2024
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions through the production of innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants. By focusing on replacing fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives, INERATEC aims to contribute to a post-fossil fuel economy. The company specializes in generating renewable hydrogen and converting greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into various synthetic products, including e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products enable chemical plant operators to utilize synthetic fuels, which are derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby minimizing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection.

Silicon Box

Series B in 2024
Silicon Box is an advanced provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing services, focusing on semiconductor integration. The company offers comprehensive capabilities in semiconductor packaging, from initial design to the final manufacturing of various chip types, including standard single chip packages and sophisticated chiplet-based systems. Its services support a wide range of applications, such as artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, electric vehicles, automotive technologies, power management, and mobile chipsets. Silicon Box aims to enhance chipset design through its manufacturing processes, which help shorten design cycles, reduce costs, and lower power consumption, ultimately delivering advanced and high-quality semiconductor interconnections to its customers.

Stellar Fusion Group

Seed Round in 2023
Stellar Fusion Group Ltd is redefining the landscape of financial analysis within the equities market. Founded on December 4, 2020, Stellar Fusion leverages cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to empower wealth managers, online brokers, investor relations teams, and professional investors with advanced financial modeling tools. Our platform, driven by the AI tool Nebula, rapidly extracts and analyzes financial data from company filings, enabling users to perform dynamic forecasting, detailed segment-level analysis, and real-time valuation adjustments with ease. We specialize in embedding our advanced financial models into existing systems through a scalable API, making complex analysis accessible and actionable for all stakeholders. Stellar Fusion's collaborative tools, including downloadable Excel models, enhance team connectivity and ensure seamless integration of insights across investment teams. Our mission is to modernize investor relations and equity analysis by providing real-time, data-driven insights that facilitate informed decision-making and improve market liquidity. With a focus on transforming how financial analysis is conducted, Stellar Fusion is at the forefront of innovation in fintech. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology. Visit us at https://stellarfusion.uk to learn more.

Fasal

Series A in 2023
Fasal is an agri-tech platform developed by Wolkus Technology Solutions that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural practices. The platform records various growing conditions on farms and utilizes data science to generate on-farm predictions. It delivers insights to users on any device, including iOS, Android, tablets, and web platforms. By providing real-time agronomic recommendations based on on-farm and micro-climate data collected through agnostic sensors, Fasal helps farmers optimize their resource usage, leading to cost savings in water, energy, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, the platform offers detailed intelligence tailored to specific crops and growth stages, equipping farmers with vital information for predictive weather, pest management, and strategies to improve harvest yields.

Peak Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Peak Energy is a technology company focused on accelerating grid decarbonization. It develops large-scale energy storage solutions, aiming to significantly reduce costs by industrializing sodium-ion technology. The company targets a 50% reduction in energy storage costs, providing businesses with a viable alternative to lithium-ion for stationary applications like grid storage. Peak Energy's mission also includes establishing the United States as a global leader in the sodium-ion sector.

Infinite Uptime

Venture Round in 2023
Infinite Uptime, Inc. offers an integrated industrial solution that combines hardware, cloud analytics, and control software to enhance equipment monitoring and decision-making processes. The company's IoT platform automates predictive maintenance for industrial machines, primarily targeting sectors such as steel, power, cement, chemicals, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its industrial data analytics platform (IDAP) identifies patterns in data, assesses overall equipment effectiveness, and detects anomalies in real-time, thereby supporting ISO compliance and monitoring productivity trends. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Infinite Uptime also operates an R&D and technology center in Pune, India, alongside a manufacturing facility in Vadodara, India. The company's innovative approach aims to reduce unplanned downtime, improve overall efficiency, and provide actionable insights into plant performance.

Novalith

Series A in 2023
Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company focused on developing innovative methods for lithium extraction and refining. Its proprietary LiCALTM lithium extraction technology utilizes carbon dioxide to streamline the production of lithium chemicals, significantly minimizing the need for equipment, chemical reagents, water, and energy compared to traditional methods. This approach not only lowers capital and production costs but also results in a considerably reduced emissions footprint. By directly using and sequestering CO2 in the production process, Novalith aims to provide a sustainable solution that enhances both the economic and environmental aspects of lithium production, contributing to improvements in the global battery supply chain.

Type One Energy Group

Seed Round in 2023
Type One Energy Group is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power. Established in 2019 by a team of renowned fusion scientists and experienced business leaders, the company focuses on developing advanced stellarator fusion energy systems. Utilizing proven manufacturing techniques, modern computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets, Type One Energy aims to create optimized reactor designs. Its FusionDirect development program seeks to establish a fusion power plant within the next decade through a low-risk, efficient approach that emphasizes partnerships and capital efficiency. By advancing fusion technology, Type One Energy aspires to provide reliable and abundant power to meet global energy demands.

pH7

Series A in 2023
pH7 is a cleantech company focused on the sustainable extraction and refining of strategic metals essential for the transition to renewable energy. The firm has developed an innovative process for extracting platinum group metals (PGMs) from both primary and secondary resources, including waste materials. This process is designed to be economical and environmentally friendly, utilizing green, biodegradable, and recyclable solvents instead of traditional smelting methods. By enabling on-site extraction at locations such as mines, scrap yards, and recycling facilities, pH7's closed-loop system minimizes waste generation and eliminates toxic off-gassing, providing a practical solution for the operational challenges faced by chemical factories.

Fabric8Labs

Series B in 2023
Fabric8Labs, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in La Jolla, California, specializes in non-thermal metal 3D printing technology. The company has developed a distinctive process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion methods. This technology eliminates the need for metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs. Moreover, Fabric8Labs' approach enhances material quality and simplifies the additive manufacturing process by utilizing cartridges that ensure safety during production and facilitate easy disposal of used salt cartridges. Through these advancements, Fabric8Labs aims to revolutionize the landscape of metal 3D printing.

AM Batteries

Series A in 2022
AM Batteries, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries utilizing innovative solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology. This approach aims to address the challenges associated with traditional solvent-based processes by eliminating the need for solvent recovery and electrode drying. As a result, AM Batteries' technology not only reduces energy consumption in battery production but also has the potential to enhance battery performance, enabling faster charging and lower production costs. The company's focus on dry electrode manufacturing positions it as a forward-thinking player in the battery industry, committed to improving efficiency and sustainability in battery technology.

Metalenz

Series B in 2022
Metalenz, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, and production of advanced optical components, particularly for consumer electronics such as mobile phones and computers. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Weston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Metalenz specializes in meta-optics that utilize structured Huygens' surfaces to manipulate light properties. This innovative approach allows for the creation of ultra-thin planar optics that enable high-resolution full-color imaging. By offering smaller and lighter alternatives to traditional lenses, Metalenz supports businesses in miniaturizing their products, enhancing their design flexibility and functionality in various high-volume applications, including automotive and other electronic devices.

Verana Networks

Series B in 2022
Verana Networks, Inc., founded in 2019 and located in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers utilizing licensed millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum. The company focuses on this spectrum due to its potential for significant expansion in speed and capacity, essential for the successful deployment of 5G technology. Verana's equipment aims to provide gigabit wireless connectivity, enabling mobile network operators to offer enhanced 5G services such as fixed wireless access. By delivering faster speeds and increased capacity, the company supports the creation of new applications that drive incremental revenue, which is crucial for sustaining the business case for 5G.

Divirod

Venture Round in 2022
Divirod LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in water management solutions. The company develops sensors that collect real-time data about water in urban environments, enabling predictive analytics and visualizations to address challenges in water management, farming, catastrophe planning, and infrastructure development. Divirod also offers raw data access via API and live visuals, aiding businesses in mitigating financial risks from physical water-related threats such as floods and droughts.

Starship Technologies

Series B in 2022
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Verdagy

Series A in 2022
Verdagy is focused on advancing water electrolysis technology to enable large-scale production of green hydrogen. Based in Moss Landing, California, the company develops high-performance cells, electrolyzers, and plants aimed at achieving low upfront capital and operating costs. Their innovative approach positions them to offer competitive unit economics in hydrogen production, making it more accessible for various industries to adopt clean energy solutions. Verdagy operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities to support the rapid scaling of its technology platform.

Faction

Seed Round in 2021
Faction specializes in the development of driverless electric vehicles that combine the speed and performance of cars with the affordability of motorcycles. The company focuses on micro-delivery and ride-on-demand services, utilizing a model that integrates remote human supervision alongside autonomous technology. This approach allows Faction to bypass the limitations of fully autonomous systems, enabling quicker deployment of its services. The vehicles are designed with networked data capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and safety-critical autonomy features, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable driverless solution for clients. After completing its first prototypes, Faction is set to commence trials to further refine its offerings in the transportation sector.

actnano

Series B in 2021
actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced coatings designed to protect automotive and consumer electronics from water damage and harsh environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, actnano offers a range of transparent nano guard coatings that can be applied to electronic devices, enhancing their water resistance to IPx7 levels. This technology allows clients to effectively safeguard their products while integrating seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes. Additionally, actnano serves diverse sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things, with a global presence that includes offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.

Mekonos

Series A in 2021
Mekonos Inc. specializes in the design, development, and production of gene and cell therapies, focusing on a proprietary cell-engineering platform that utilizes advanced silicon technology. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company has created an integrated system-on-a-chip, which incorporates micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) to enable the precise injection of single cells using nanoneedles in a parallel architecture. This innovative approach aims to industrialize genome editing and enhance drug discovery and development processes. Mekonos' technology allows for scalable and reliable manufacturing of engineered therapies aimed at addressing genetic diseases, including various forms of cancer, and supports healthcare providers in delivering diverse therapeutic molecules across multiple cell types.

Ascend Elements

Venture Round in 2021
Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

AM Batteries

Seed Round in 2021
AM Batteries, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries utilizing innovative solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology. This approach aims to address the challenges associated with traditional solvent-based processes by eliminating the need for solvent recovery and electrode drying. As a result, AM Batteries' technology not only reduces energy consumption in battery production but also has the potential to enhance battery performance, enabling faster charging and lower production costs. The company's focus on dry electrode manufacturing positions it as a forward-thinking player in the battery industry, committed to improving efficiency and sustainability in battery technology.

Fabric8Labs

Series A in 2021
Fabric8Labs, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in La Jolla, California, specializes in non-thermal metal 3D printing technology. The company has developed a distinctive process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion methods. This technology eliminates the need for metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs. Moreover, Fabric8Labs' approach enhances material quality and simplifies the additive manufacturing process by utilizing cartridges that ensure safety during production and facilitate easy disposal of used salt cartridges. Through these advancements, Fabric8Labs aims to revolutionize the landscape of metal 3D printing.

Yamagata Design

Series A in 2021
Yamagata Design Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Tsuruoka, Japan, specializes in town planning and urban development services aimed at revitalizing the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture. The company operates several innovative projects, including the Suiden Terrasse hotel, which is uniquely situated above rice fields, and the Kids Dome SORAI, an all-weather educational facility for children. Additionally, Yamagata Design manages the Shonai Zukan digital portal, which serves as a resource for information on regional jobs, culture, and lifestyle. The company is also committed to agricultural education by training the next generation of farmers, developing machinery to facilitate organic rice cultivation, and producing organic crops year-round.

GenCell

Post in 2021
GenCell Ltd. develops innovative fuel cell solutions aimed at providing clean and reliable power globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including the GenCell A5, designed for off-grid power applications in telecom, education, and water purification; the GenCell G5rx, which serves as a utility backup power solution providing 5kW of electricity during outages; and the GenCell G5, a long-duration uninterruptible power supply offering 5kW of backup power for various sectors such as telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the GenCell IoT Remote Manager, facilitating support for backup power systems across multiple industries. The company focuses on creating green, cost-effective energy solutions to meet the increasing demands for business preparedness and response.

Groq

Series C in 2021
Groq, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of high-performance computing solutions for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications. Based in Mountain View, California, Groq manufactures accelerators and chips featuring its proprietary Tensor Streaming Processor architecture, which delivers up to 250 trillion floating-point operations per second. The company's technology is designed to manage complex computations efficiently, focusing on high performance while minimizing power consumption, making it suitable for large-scale AI deployments. Groq's deterministic single-core streaming architecture allows for predictable performance and compute times, enabling organizations to enhance their workloads in AI and quality-performance computing. Founded in 2016, Groq aims to streamline the qualification and deployment of scalable, high-efficiency systems for its customers.

Ascend Elements

Series B in 2021
Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

Span

Venture Round in 2021
Span.IO designs and develops innovative residential energy storage solutions aimed at facilitating the adoption of renewable energy. The company's flagship product includes a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, providing an intuitive interface for managing home energy use. This system allows users to monitor and control energy consumption remotely through a dedicated application, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team, composed of experts in energy, software, hardware, and consumer finance, leverages their collective knowledge in power generation and system integration to create products that promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Through its technology, Span.IO aims to transform the energy sector by making home energy management more accessible and automated.

Mojo Vision

Venture Round in 2021
Mojo Vision Inc. is a company based in Saratoga, California, established in 2015, that specializes in augmented reality technology. The firm is focused on developing high-performance micro-LED displays for various applications, including consumer, enterprise, and government sectors. It has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display integrated into a smart contact lens, designed to provide users with timely information without disrupting their focus. This innovative product allows for hands-free connectivity and access to relevant information, thereby minimizing reliance on traditional mobile devices. Additionally, Mojo Vision has formed a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products further, leveraging its advanced micro-LED technology and manufacturing processes to disrupt the display industry.

Metalenz

Series A in 2021
Metalenz, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, and production of advanced optical components, particularly for consumer electronics such as mobile phones and computers. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Weston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, Metalenz specializes in meta-optics that utilize structured Huygens' surfaces to manipulate light properties. This innovative approach allows for the creation of ultra-thin planar optics that enable high-resolution full-color imaging. By offering smaller and lighter alternatives to traditional lenses, Metalenz supports businesses in miniaturizing their products, enhancing their design flexibility and functionality in various high-volume applications, including automotive and other electronic devices.

Starship Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

AutoFlight

Seed Round in 2021
AutoFlight is an aviation company that specializes in the design and manufacture of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, aimed at transforming air transport. Originating in China, the company focuses on creating autonomous aerial vehicles that serve both urban air mobility and logistics. AutoFlight's innovative "Lift & Cruise" configuration enhances range and safety while maintaining low complexity and affordability, adhering to the highest aviation safety standards. By incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and 5G communications, AutoFlight seeks to lead advancements in the eVTOL sector, offering solutions for both piloted and unmanned operations, including air taxis and cargo drones.

Uhnder

Series C in 2020
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.

Agility Robotics

Series B in 2020
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.

GenCell

Venture Round in 2020
GenCell Ltd. develops innovative fuel cell solutions aimed at providing clean and reliable power globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including the GenCell A5, designed for off-grid power applications in telecom, education, and water purification; the GenCell G5rx, which serves as a utility backup power solution providing 5kW of electricity during outages; and the GenCell G5, a long-duration uninterruptible power supply offering 5kW of backup power for various sectors such as telecom, healthcare, and industrial applications. Additionally, GenCell provides the GenCell IoT Remote Manager, facilitating support for backup power systems across multiple industries. The company focuses on creating green, cost-effective energy solutions to meet the increasing demands for business preparedness and response.

Exo

Series B in 2020
Exo is a medical device startup focused on revolutionizing ultrasound technology for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company has developed a handheld ultrasound platform that integrates advanced nano-materials, innovative sensor technologies, and sophisticated signal processing with the cost advantages of semiconductor manufacturing. This approach allows Exo to provide high-quality, affordable, and user-friendly medical imaging solutions. By enabling healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions, Exo aims to enhance patient outcomes significantly. The company's commitment to accessibility and ease of use in medical imaging represents a significant advancement in the field, making effective diagnostic tools available at an unprecedented price point.

Groq

Venture Round in 2020
Groq, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of high-performance computing solutions for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications. Based in Mountain View, California, Groq manufactures accelerators and chips featuring its proprietary Tensor Streaming Processor architecture, which delivers up to 250 trillion floating-point operations per second. The company's technology is designed to manage complex computations efficiently, focusing on high performance while minimizing power consumption, making it suitable for large-scale AI deployments. Groq's deterministic single-core streaming architecture allows for predictable performance and compute times, enabling organizations to enhance their workloads in AI and quality-performance computing. Founded in 2016, Groq aims to streamline the qualification and deployment of scalable, high-efficiency systems for its customers.

Origin

Venture Round in 2020
Origin operates in the luxury travel and additive manufacturing sectors. In the luxury travel space, Origin specializes in creating personalized travel experiences for affluent clients, emphasizing high-touch services that are tailored to individual preferences. In the realm of additive manufacturing, Origin offers a platform designed for mass production through 3D printing. This platform features an open materials network, extensible software, and modular hardware, enabling companies to produce commercial-quality products. Origin's technology allows for rapid prototyping, market testing, and the scalable production of consumer-grade items with enhanced printing speed and flexibility. By integrating advanced technology with a focus on customer experience, Origin sets itself apart in both industries.

Genetesis

Series B in 2020
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company based in Mason, Ohio, that specializes in biomagnetic imaging solutions to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the Genetesis CardioFlux, a mapping system designed to enhance the detection and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in three dimensions. Additionally, Genetesis offers the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that manages the data workflow for the CardioFlux magnetocardiograph. The system is non-invasive and avoids exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise, enabling clinicians to accurately measure the magnetic signals generated by the heart during its electrical activity.

AutoFlight

Seed Round in 2020
AutoFlight is an aviation company that specializes in the design and manufacture of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, aimed at transforming air transport. Originating in China, the company focuses on creating autonomous aerial vehicles that serve both urban air mobility and logistics. AutoFlight's innovative "Lift & Cruise" configuration enhances range and safety while maintaining low complexity and affordability, adhering to the highest aviation safety standards. By incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and 5G communications, AutoFlight seeks to lead advancements in the eVTOL sector, offering solutions for both piloted and unmanned operations, including air taxis and cargo drones.

SLD Laser

Venture Round in 2020
SLD Laser specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced visible laser light sources for various applications, including automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer products. The company utilizes innovative semi-polar GaN laser technology to enhance performance and reliability. Its laser light sources are ISO 9001 certified and comply with automotive standards, ensuring safety and quality across its products. With facilities in Santa Barbara and Fremont, California, SLD Laser's high luminance LaserLight sources are UL and IEC safety certified and find applications in diverse fields such as entertainment, projection and augmented/virtual reality displays, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial imaging and material processing.

Wheels

Venture Round in 2019
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Wheels

Series A in 2019
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform aimed at transforming dockless transportation. The company provides hybrid electric vehicles that feature a sleek design and include swappable parts and batteries, ensuring efficient maintenance. Each vehicle is equipped with built-in Bluetooth speakers and a charging point for smartphones, enhancing the user experience. This platform allows users to access low-cost, enjoyable, and comfortable e-bikes, facilitating convenient urban travel through a smartphone connection.

Starship Technologies

Series A in 2019
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.
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