Yan Yan

Yan Yan is an Investment Associate at TDK Ventures, a corporate venture capital firm where she focuses on early-stage startups in the sustainable and advanced materials sectors. She joined the organization initially as an Investment Analyst around 2023, transitioning her career focus from broader renewable energy investing into specialized corporate venture capital. In her current capacity, she evaluates and supports investments across cleantech, advanced materials, and bio-derived technologies for the fund, which is known for backing deep tech companies like Metalenz and Verdagy. Prior to her tenure at TDK Ventures, she spent nearly two years at ADL Ventures, serving as both a Senior Associate and an Engagement Manager focused on renewable energy. Her professional background centers on identifying and scaling innovative early-stage technologies within the clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable materials ecosystems.