Qianran (Katherine) He, PhD

Glimpse builds battery quality solutions for battery cell producers and cell buyers to gain tight control over their battery quality across factories, teams, and time. Combining the latest hardware advancements in X-ray technologies with cutting-edge image processing and computer vision software, Glimpse transforms any computed tomography (CT) scanner from a costly and complex tool into a scalable, collaborative, and cost-efficient battery Quality Management Solution.

Peak Energy is an American venture setting the standard in low-cost, giga-scale storage for the new era of clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling giga-watt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. Pioneering US-based vertical integration of Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage in partnership with leading Independent Power Producers and utilities, we will deploy systems from 2025, alongside a domestic Giga-Battery-Factory by 2027. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

Novalith is commercialising a novel lithium extraction and refining technology that directly uses and sequester carbon dioxide to provide a low carbon, sustainable approach to lithium chemicals production. Our technology aims to substantially reduce production costs, improve sustainability outcomes, and ultimately revolutionise the global battery supply chain.

Ascend Elements manufactures advanced battery materials using valuable elements reclaimed from spent lithium-ion batteries. Our Hydro-to-Cathode direct cathode precursor (pCAM)synthesis process transforms todays waste into high value materials for tomorrows EV batteries - a major advancement for the entire industry. We are building North America and Europes domestic supply of critical minerals through "urban mining" and innovative battery materials technologies - an infrastructure that retains critical minerals in country for supply chain security. We produce high-performance, engineered battery materials using the valuable elements found in end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap. Join us in elevating the performance, security, and reliability of domestic battery materials with the first pCAM production in North America and the first refined pCAM production in Europe.

AM Batteries is an innovator in the electro-chemical energy storage industry, focusing on transforming the manufacturing processes & performance of Li-ion batteries for EVs, grid storage, consumer electronics, and more. AM Batteries is working to industrialize a solvent free electrode manufacturing technology for Li-ion batteries and beyond. In this technology, the dry mixed powder will be directly coated onto the current collectors. This revolutionary technology can substantially reduce the energy footprint, hazardous material usage, & capital costs for Li-ion battery manufacturers.

Glimpse builds battery quality solutions for battery cell producers and cell buyers to gain tight control over their battery quality across factories, teams, and time. Combining the latest hardware advancements in X-ray technologies with cutting-edge image processing and computer vision software, Glimpse transforms any computed tomography (CT) scanner from a costly and complex tool into a scalable, collaborative, and cost-efficient battery Quality Management Solution.

Peak Energy is an American venture setting the standard in low-cost, giga-scale storage for the new era of clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling giga-watt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, SunPower, Fluence, and Enovix. Pioneering US-based vertical integration of Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage in partnership with leading Independent Power Producers and utilities, we will deploy systems from 2025, alongside a domestic Giga-Battery-Factory by 2027. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.

TDK Ventures is a global, founder-first corporate venture capital firm with $500M under management across four funds. We invest in deeptech startups transforming energy, computing, health, agriculture, mobility, robotics, industrial systems, and advanced materials. Our mission is to support visionary entrepreneurs building a better future, and help them scale with the full force of TDK. Founded in 2019 by Nicolas Sauvage, we typically invest from Seed to Series B across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are headquartered in San Jose, with regional offices in Boston, Bengaluru, and London, and team members in Tokyo and China. TDK Ventures operates four active funds: Fund I established our foundation, Fund II expanded our reach, Fund EX1 is a multi-LP vehicle dedicated to decarbonization and electrification, and Fund III—launched in 2025—focuses on digital and energy transformation. Each fund builds on the last to extend our global impact and deepen our support for breakthrough innovation. We deliver more than capital—providing early product validation, GTM and operational support, and strategic access to TDK’s global ecosystem. Through our Scaling and Engagement Teams, we bring a unique model of long-term partnership we call TDK Goodness—empowering founders to become true impact scalers.

Novalith is commercialising a novel lithium extraction and refining technology that directly uses and sequester carbon dioxide to provide a low carbon, sustainable approach to lithium chemicals production. Our technology aims to substantially reduce production costs, improve sustainability outcomes, and ultimately revolutionise the global battery supply chain.

Ascend Elements manufactures advanced battery materials using valuable elements reclaimed from spent lithium-ion batteries. Our Hydro-to-Cathode direct cathode precursor (pCAM)synthesis process transforms todays waste into high value materials for tomorrows EV batteries - a major advancement for the entire industry. We are building North America and Europes domestic supply of critical minerals through "urban mining" and innovative battery materials technologies - an infrastructure that retains critical minerals in country for supply chain security. We produce high-performance, engineered battery materials using the valuable elements found in end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap. Join us in elevating the performance, security, and reliability of domestic battery materials with the first pCAM production in North America and the first refined pCAM production in Europe.