# TDK Ventures to deepen India bets in AI hardware

> TDK Ventures plans to expand AI hardware investments in India through robotics and chip packaging.
- Title: TDK Ventures to deepen India bets in AI hardware | Shortify
- Summary: TDK Ventures plans to expand AI hardware investments in India through robotics and chip packaging. TDK Ventures will increase its India investments in AI…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/industry-tdk-ventures-to-deepen-india-bets-in-ai-hardware-robotics-packaging-4365659
- Author: Ojasvi Gupta
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:56:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tdk ventures, ai hardware, robotics, chip packaging, india, semiconductors, business, money, news
## TDK Ventures investment focus
TDK Ventures plans to channel India investments into hardware-led deep tech sectors including EV fast charging, robotics, photonics, and chip packaging.
## AI as catalyst for deep tech
AI is going to be a catalyst for many deep tech material science-based type of breakthrough startups to become really global companies.
## Avoiding software investments
The firm seeks to stay away from software and ai-model companies where investor speed and hurry are greatest.
## India investment strategy
TDK Ventures began investing in India about three years ago and has made six investments so far, doubling down on a couple of them.
## C2i startup success
C2i, a bengaluru startup founded by former texas instruments engineers, builds power-delivery systems for ai chips and was recently acquired by infineon.
## Robotics and mobility expansion
TDK Ventures is expanding its focus on physical ai including robotics and mobility, investing in companies like agility robotics.
## Key takeaway

TDK Ventures will increase its India investments in AI hardware, robotics, and chip packaging to support global semiconductor growth.