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Ivan LearmontunlockedVasan: together at University of Delaware (2006–2007)
Vasan: together at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
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About
Vasan Churchill is an Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures, where he focuses on digital transformation and the industrial sector. Before venture capital, he co-founded a robotic additive manufacturing software startup and led its business development. Earlier in his career he was a senior scientist at RISE in Sweden, running projects at the intersection of materials and manufacturing, and worked at GE Global Research in India on wind and aviation technologies, earning two patents in wind turbine blades. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and has authored three peer-reviewed publications.
Contact· published on Vasan's own website
Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsRobotics
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded a startup in robotic additive manufacturing software, where he led business development.
- Education
- Holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware.
- Awards
- Holds two granted patents in wind turbine blades.
- Hobbies
- Enjoys running and practices 10-meter air pistol shooting.
- Family
- Cherishes family time.
- More
- Has three peer-reviewed publications. Born and raised in Madurai, India, and has worked in the USA, India, and Sweden. Is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, and Swedish.
From Vasan's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Experience
- TDK VenturesInvestment Team | Part of building TDK Ventures Indiacurrent2024 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- ADAXISCo-Founder and Advisorcurrent2024 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
- ADAXISCo-Founder and Director Of Business Development - APAC and Middle East2022 — 2024Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- ADAXISCo-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer2021 — 2022Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- ADAXISCo-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer2021Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- RISE Research Institutes of SwedenSabbatical2021 — 2022
- RISE Research Institutes of SwedenSenior Scientist2019 — 2021Mölndal, Sweden
- RISE Research Institutes of SwedenResearch Engineer2018 — 2019Mölndal
- GophrData Scientist2020London Area, United Kingdom
- Swerea SICOMPResearch Engineer2016 — 2018Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area
- Swerea SICOMPResearch Engineer2013 — 2016Sweden
- GE Global ResearchResearch Scientist2011 — 2013Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- University of Delaware Mid-Atlantic Industrial Assessment CenterResearch Assistant2007 — 2010
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Skills & more
Matlab20ANSYS15Abaqus8Solidworks7PTC Creo3Pro Engineer3New Business DevelopmentSalesMaterials Science38Finite Element Analysis27Composites28Characterization10
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R&DEngineeringScanning Electron MicroscopyMechanical TestingDesign of ExperimentsMechanical AnalysisMechanical EngineeringPAMRTMProcess SimulationManufacturingResearch and Development (R&D)Composites ManufacturingLanguages English · French · Hindi · Swedish · Tamil
- VC Unlocked: Silicon Valley — Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education
- Startup / e–Commerce Financial Model & Valuation — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Reading Financial Statements — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Financial Analysis Fundamentals — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Corporate & Business Strategy — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
- Business Valuation Modeling Part II — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
From Vasan's professional profile.
Colleagues at TDK Ventures
Aidan Latimer
Marketing Analyst at TDK Ventures
Ankur Saxena
Investment Director at TDK Ventures
Anu Rajan
Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures
Artem Khobnya
Efficiency & AI intern at TDK Ventures
Bhakti Goratela
Financial Analyst at TDK Ventures
Bill Graves
General Counsel at TDK Ventures
Blair Bernholtz
Partner, CFO at Radical Ventures
Candice Chou
Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vasan Churchill?
- Vasan Churchill is an Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures, where he focuses on digital transformation and the industrial sector. Before venture capital, he co-founded a robotic additive manufacturing software startup and led its business development. Earlier in his career he was a senior scientist at RISE in Sweden, running projects at the intersection of materials and manufacturing, and worked at GE Global Research in India on wind and aviation technologies, earning two patents in wind turbine blades. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and has authored three peer-reviewed publications.
- Where does Vasan Churchill work?
- Vasan Churchill is Investment Analyst at TDK Ventures.
- What does Vasan Churchill invest in?
- Vasan Churchill invests in Advanced Manufacturing, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where did Vasan Churchill go to school?
- Vasan Churchill studied at University of Delaware (PhD, Mechanical Engineering); Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (M.Tech, Production Technology); Thiagarajar College of Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
- What awards has Vasan Churchill received?
- Holds two granted patents in wind turbine blades.
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