Exponent Energy is an Indian startup that develops rapid charging battery systems for electric vehicles, promising a 15-minute charge with a long cycle life, and is expanding its technology and infrastructure solutions with new funding from TDK Ventures.

AM Batteries specializes in advanced lithium-ion dry-electrode technology for more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly battery manufacturing, aiming to reduce energy consumption, capital expenditures, and carbon footprint in the battery production process.

Nubis Communications develops high-speed optical engine technologies, with a recent achievement of demonstrating 1.6 Tbps connectivity at 3 pJ/bit efficiency, and has received investment from TDK Ventures, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.

Faction is a Silicon Valley startup that develops driverless solutions based on light electric vehicles, aiming to revolutionize micro-logistics and vehicle-on-demand for smarter cities and a more sustainable future.

Peak Energy is a U.S.-based company that aims to accelerate grid decarbonization and lower the cost of energy storage by developing low-cost, giga-scale sodium-ion battery technology for the grid.