Located near San Francisco in the heart of the most vibrant venture capital market on earth,TTB Berkeley was founded in 1999. It offers a channel for Siemens sponsors to access world-class high-tech innovations.
Home to research and technology centers for global players, the San Francisco Bay area has drawn in leading high-tech entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from all corners of the earth, creating an extremely innovative environment. TTB Berkeley's close proximity to this environment allows it to quickly engage entrepreneurs and innovators to discover emerging technologies and gauge the attractiveness of such opportunities. The high concentration of angel investors and venture capitalists in this area enables TTB Berkeley to discover attractive opportunities and reduce its investment risks by co-investing in prospective start-ups.
TTB China
TTB China was founded in Shanghai in 2005 to take advantage of the opportunities that the world's fastest-growing market offers, and to leverage the country's potential for cost innovation. China offers not only an exciting environment for inventors, but also the potential of attracting millions of new customers. Opportunities in China have drawn a vast number of innovative companies from all over the world, providing a rich environment for TTB China to scout for new start-up prospects.
Price pressures arising from new and existing competitors emphasize the fact that cost-effective and innovative solutions are critical for long-term success. To strengthen Siemens' portfolio, TTB China is positioned to mine China's innovation know-how and use it to develop cost-effective, groundbreaking solutions that can disrupt existing markets.
