Ascend Elements Announces TDK Ventures as 2025 Partner of the Year
Strategic, long-term partner recognized for advancing Ascend Elements’ growth, global expansion, and leadership in forging a local critical mineral refining strategy in 2025
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ascend Elements, the global leader in circular battery materials, today announced that TDK Ventures Inc. has been named its 2025 Partner of the Year. The recognition highlights the company’s broad and sustained contributions to Ascend Elements’ strategic, commercial, and operational progress during a pivotal year for the company. The award reflects not only past contributions, but also alignment on a shared vision for the future of local critical mineral refining and energy materials.
Ascend Elements announced that TDK Ventures. Inc. has been named its 2025 Partner of the Year.Share
The Partner of the Year Award recognizes a partner whose contributions most meaningfully advance Ascend Elements across several dimensions, including strategic engagement, business development, industry advocacy, and capital support and alignment. TDK Ventures distinguished itself through its regular engagement with senior leadership, support for major customer and partner introductions, visible advocacy for Ascend Elements across industry platforms, and continued commitment as a long-term, value-driven investor.
Linh Austin, CEO of Ascend Elements, said:
TDK Ventures has been an indispensable partner during one of the most formative chapters in Ascend Elements’ journey,
“What distinguishes Nicolas and the TDK Ventures team is not just the depth of their strategic insight, but the selfless consistency with which they show up. From candid counsel at inflection points, to hands-on support in commercial negotiations, to visible industry advocacy and long-term capital alignment, they have demonstrated unwavering conviction in our team, our technology, and our mission to build a resilient, local critical mineral supply chain.”
Nicolas Sauvage, Founder & President, TDK Ventures, said:
We are deeply honored to be recognized as Ascend Elements’ 2025 Partner of the Year,
“Ascend Elements is at the forefront of battery materials innovation, and we are proud to support their progress through strategic collaboration, commercial partnership, and long-term investment. We look forward to continuing to build on this strong relationship as Ascend Elements enters its next phase of growth and global scale-up.”
TDK Ventures played a central role in supporting Ascend Elements in 2025 as it strengthened transparency and governance, delivered key operational and technical proof points at its Covington facility, executed major commercial agreements, and advanced international expansion. The company’s engagement spanned strategic guidance, business development, industry advocacy, and long-term capital support, consistently exceeding Ascend Elements’ Partner of the Year criteria.
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