Kaloyan Andonov spoke to Anil Achyuta, investment director of TDK Ventures – the venturing arm of the Japan-based materials group TDK – about the role of advanced materials in decarbonisation, electrification, 3D printing and battery recycling
Kaloyan Andonov: The global advanced materials market is expected by some to reach $2.1 trillion in value by 2025 at a moderate CAGR of 4-5%. TDK Ventures clearly invests in startups in this space. How important is this broad space to the corporate mothership?
Anil Achyuta: TDK is a renown components company delivering cutting-edge solutions for a smart society. Built on a foundation of material sciences, TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, as well…