What does it take for VCs to move beyond platitudes and genuinely support the entrepreneurs they fund? In a recent Harvard Business Review article, our own President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage explores how the Net Promoter Score (NPS) methodology has proven invaluable over the past five years. At TDK Ventures, NPS has guided and empowered us to serve our entrepreneurs more effectively as customers. Nicolas details a practical four-step approach for implementing NPS in a VC fund, demonstrating how it can unlock untapped ideas from entrepreneurs and ensure a mutually beneficial experience for both VCs and founders. Read the full article to explore these insights and more: https://lnkd.in/g2pbPtHf #VentureCapital #NetPromoterScore #NPS #startups #VC #entrepreneurs
TDK Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
San Jose, California 11,692 followers
Early-Stage Venture Capital for Impact Scaling Entrepreneurs
About us
Corporate venture fund to accelerate learnings and contribution to culture and industry
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- San Jose, California
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- Privately Held
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- 2018
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1745 Technology Dr
San Jose, California 95110, US
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The Federal Open Market Committee’s upcoming meeting could be a turning point for the venture capital landscape, with a rate cut that now seems all but certain. If you’re a founder, you’re going to want to position yourself as this landscape shifts. In our latest report with 6Pages, TDK Ventures President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage explores how these rate cuts will affect startups, particularly those in industries like AI, automation, lending fintech, and CAPEX-heavy sectors, which stand to gain more than others from the easing capital environment. We also break down the impact on liquidity and funding, offering insights for founders preparing to raise their next round. Download the full report today and see how you can prepare yourself for success. https://lnkd.in/g-v_v6p4 #VentureCapital #startups #Founders #RateCuts #FederalReserve #ClimateTech
Why founders should care about the coming rate cuts
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Join us at the Corporate Innovation Summit on September 25th, where TDK Ventures President 🌱🤝🌍 Nicolas Sauvage will take the main stage to deliver his keynote, "The State of Global Deeptech: A TDK Ventures Perspective." Nicolas will delve into the rapidly evolving deeptech landscape and reveal how TDK Ventures uses its First Principles-Based Investment Thesis (FIT), backcasting, and "King of the Hill" mapping to strategically invest in global deeptech startups. Explore the full event agenda: https://lnkd.in/gZw6jS_X #Deeptech #TDKVentures #CIS2024
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DX Week 2024 - Democratizing AI with User-Friendly Tools and Widespread Adoption During their DX Week panel, Microsoft Azure Quantum's Sunita Kannan and TDK Qeexo's Sang Won Lee delved into the future of AI software advancements, exploring how new models and training methods are set to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings. Here are some takeaways from their discussion: - Democratization of AI: AI tools are becoming more accessible, empowering non-engineers and enhancing creativity and productivity across various sectors. - Data Quality Matters: The effectiveness of AI hinges on the quality and availability of data. As we advance, robust infrastructure and high-quality data will be crucial. - Responsible Use: With great power comes tremendous responsibility. Ethical implementation and transparency in AI systems are essential to prevent misuse. While great progress has been made in AI, the best developments are yet to come. Delve into these insights and discover how AI will shape the future. Read more about the panel: https://lnkd.in/g86jrSbJ View the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gYiv4mqq #DXWeek2024 #AIAdoption #AI #MachineLearning
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The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters demand more than just mitigation. It's time to focus on adaptation and resilience. At Cleantech Group's Climate Adaptation & Mitigation event, TDK Ventures' Tina Tosukhowong will join the "Building a Climate Innovation Hub: Building Resilience for the Future" panel on September 10th. This discussion will also feature insights from Cleantech Group's Anthony DeOrsey Jr. and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's Galen Nelson, focusing on adaptation strategies that drive decarbonization while exploring innovative technologies for long-term resilience. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eCfeBbfh #decarbonization #ClimateChange #resilience #CleanTech
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Jonathan Ross, CEO of our portfolio company Groq, has been named to TIME’s 2024 list of the 100 most influential people in AI. This accolade spotlights Jonathan’s pivotal work in AI chipmaking and his dedication to advancing the field. Congratulations to Jonathan and the Groq team! Read his feature here: https://lnkd.in/gE467Y_v #TIME100AI #AIChips #AI
TIME100 AI 2024: Jonathan Ross
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DX Week 2024 - AI Software: From Expert-Driven to User-Centric Innovation How is AI evolving from complex, expert-driven systems to user-centric platforms? At DX Week 2024, a panel featuring Microsoft Azure Quantum's Sunita Kannan and TDK Qeexo's Sang Won Lee, moderated by B Capital 's Heng Xuan Teo, tackled this question. They unveiled the significance of AI personas, the importance of high-quality data in optimizing AI applications, and how startups can seize opportunities in AI and machine learning. Read more about the panel: https://lnkd.in/gckcnjt2 View the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/g4W49tPh #DXWeek2024 #AI #software #data #MachineLearning
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Eager to explore the latest tech in the data center industry? Attend Data Centers Innovation Day on September 17th. TDK Ventures' Heng (Henry) Huang, alongside Samsung Catalyst Fund's Adry Elmilady and Plug and Play Tech Center's Janis Skriveris, will share valuable insights into "AI-Driven Data Centers: Investing in the Backbone of AI Acceleration." Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gvM734dB #DataCenters #innovation #AI
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"The Founder’s CVC Playbook: Maximizing Value From Your Corporate Venture Capital Relationships" is the new report from TDK Ventures and 6Pages. This playbook is packed with actionable strategies for founders to optimize their CVC partnerships. 🔍 Key Findings: - Understand common patterns among CVCs to better engage and leverage their strengths. - Recognize the value CVCs bring when aligned with your industry and core markets. - Identify critical challenges and areas where CVCs can offer support. - Prioritize the "softer" aspects of CVC relationships for successful collaborations. The report also includes a checklist of questions for founders to ask potential CVC partners, ensuring a proactive approach to these valuable relationships. For a deep dive into the insights and guidance, download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g42QKQbQ #VentureCapital #CVC #Startups #Innovation #Founders
The Founder’s CVC Playbook: Maximizing Value From Your Corporate Venture Capital Relationships
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Revolutionizing lithium-ion battery manufacturing, our portfolio company AM Batteries utilizes dry electrode coating technology to reduce battery plant energy consumption by 50%. Co-Founder & President Yan Wang uncovers how they've collaborated with the team at TDK Ventures to provide value. Learn more about AM Batteries: https://lnkd.in/gpZkhgzF #BatteryTechnology #lithiumion #CVC #VentureCapital #startups