Toshiba

What Toshiba does

Toshiba is a 150-year-old Japanese technology conglomerate (founded 1875 as Tanaka Seiko, headquartered in Tokyo, listed on TSE: 6502) that develops and sells integrated solutions across energy systems, semiconductors, batteries, quantum technology, and digital services. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries covering energy systems and solutions (geothermal, hydrogen, nuclear, renewable power generation, HVDC transmission and distribution), electronic devices and storage (HDDs with MAMR/HAMR recording up to 40TB+ planned, SiC and GaN power semiconductors, automotive ICs including gate drivers and eFuse), battery technology (SCiB lithium titanium oxide batteries and the newer SCiB Nb niobium titanium oxide chemistry for ultra-fast charging), quantum secure communications and the SQBM+ quantum-inspired optimization computer, digital solutions (EtaPRO plant monitoring, autonomous mobile robots, ifLink IoT platform), and consumer products including REGZA-branded MiniLED TVs. Toshiba also retains heavy ion therapy systems for cancer treatment, elevator and building systems, air conditioning, printing, and C-UAS defense solutions, and has recently restructured by integrating three major subsidiaries (Infrastructure Systems & Solutions in Nov 2024, Energy Systems & Solutions in Apr 2025, and Digital Solutions in Sep 2025) into the parent corporation.

The company serves enterprise customers across automotive and mobility, data center and AI infrastructure, energy and utilities, industrial and manufacturing, healthcare, and government and defense verticals — anchored by deployments such as heavy ion therapy systems at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Asan Medical Center, EtaPRO monitoring across 165 power plants in India, a quantum-safe network distribution partnership with Orange Business in France, and joint development agreements with GE Vernova (gas turbines), NTT (remote manufacturing control), IAV (automotive validation), Airbus (hydrogen flight superconductivity), and SMBC (quantum-driven equity indices). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales across its diversified product lines, with additional licensing/royalty and managed services revenue from quantum and digital solution streams; consumer TVs are distributed through Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital, with Hisense India manufacturing Toshiba-branded TVs in India.

Toshiba's go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for complex infrastructure with channel partner distribution across EMEA (UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland), Asia Pacific (Japan, India, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia), Middle East (UAE), and North and South America (USA, Brazil). The company is currently exploring strategic consolidation of its power semiconductor business with ROHM and Mitsubishi Electric, which could create the world's second-largest power chip group after Infineon, while separately evaluating divestiture of its approximately 80% stake in Toshiba Elevator & Building Systems amid acquisition interest from Kone.

Name

Toshiba

Legal name

Toshiba Europe Limited

Website

https://toshiba.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Toshiba is a 150-year-old Japanese conglomerate delivering energy systems, power semiconductors, SCiB batteries, quantum secure communications, HDDs, and digital solutions to enterprise customers across automotive, data center, energy, healthcare, and industrial sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Technology & Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Computer Storage Devices (3572), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF), Storage Media & Components (HDD/SSD/Flash, Controllers) (HDABAEAM)

Keywords

• Power semiconductors
• Rechargeable batteries
• Quantum communications
• Hard disk drives
• Heavy ion therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Chertsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Energy Systems & Solutions: Revenue from integrated energy solutions including power generation (thermal, nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen), transmission & distribution equipment, and energy management systems. Includes large infrastructure contracts for HVDC systems, power transformers, and grid modernization.
2. Semiconductors & Storage: Sales of hard disk drives (HDDs) for data centers and consumer applications, power semiconductors (SiC, GaN, IGBT, MOSFET), microcontrollers, gate driver ICs, eFuse ICs, and other discrete devices for automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer applications.
3. Battery Products (SCiB): SCiB rechargeable batteries for automotive, industrial, and stationary energy storage. Includes modules with enhanced heat dissipation for EV buses, electric ships. Battery subscription pilots for e-motorcycle taxis.
4. Quantum Technology & Communications: Quantum key distribution systems, quantum-secure communications infrastructure, and SQBM+ quantum-inspired computing solutions for enterprise customers requiring secure communications.
5. Digital Solutions & Services: Digital transformation solutions, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for logistics, AI-driven monitoring systems (EtaPRO), autonomous driving validation services, and software platforms including ifLink IoT platform.
6. Healthcare Systems: Heavy ion therapy systems for cancer treatment, printing solutions, and retail point-of-sale systems.
7. Consumer Electronics: Television products including MiniLED TVs with REGZA technology, air conditioning units, and other consumer appliances distributed through retail channels.
8. Elevator & Building Systems: Toshiba Elevator & Building Systems (approximately 80% owned) provides elevator products and services. Under evaluation for stake reduction as Kone shows acquisition interest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Toshiba is a diversified technology conglomerate that manufactures and sells energy systems (power generation, transmission & distribution), power semiconductors (SiC, GaN, IGBTs) and storage products (hard disk drives), rechargeable batteries (SCiB and SCiB Nb), quantum communications and quantum-inspired optimization solutions, and consumer electronics (MiniLED TVs, air conditioning). It also provides heavy ion therapy systems for cancer treatment, industrial automation, railway systems, and digital transformation solutions to enterprise and consumer customers globally.

Product overview

Toshiba operates as a diversified technology conglomerate offering a broad portfolio spanning energy systems, semiconductors, batteries, quantum technology, and consumer electronics. The portfolio includes core platforms like SCiB battery technology (including new SCiB Nb niobium-titanium oxide variants), SQBM+ quantum-inspired optimization computing, Quantum Secure Communications for QKD, and Hard Disk Drives ranging up to 30TB+. The semiconductor portfolio features SiC power devices, IEGTs, and automotive ICs including SmartMCD motor control devices and eFuse ICs. Consumer products include Z670SP/Z670R MiniLED TV series with REGZA Intelligence AI. Solutions span power generation (geothermal, hydrogen, nuclear, renewable), transmission & distribution, railway systems, heavy ion therapy, retail solutions, security/automation, and digital transformation services. The company is structured around key divisions: Energy Systems & Solutions, Semiconductor & Storage Solutions, Quantum Technology, and Digital Transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REGZA: Toshiba's television brand featuring MiniLED, QLED, and 4K UHD smart TV technologies with REGZA Intelligence AI optimization and REGZA Engine processors
• SCiB
• SQBM+

Products and services

• SCiB (Super Charge ion Battery) Lithium titanium oxide (LTO) rechargeable battery technology offering safety, rapid charging, low-temperature operation, and long lifetime for automotive, industrial, and energy storage applications.
• SCiB Nb (Niobium Titanium Oxide Battery) Next-generation lithium-ion battery with niobium titanium oxide anode enabling ultra-fast charging at 5C rates (full charge in 12 minutes) and approximately 15,000 cycle longevity, targeting commercial vehicle electrification.
• SQBM+ Quantum-Inspired Optimization Computer Quantum-inspired optimization solution delivering large-scale combinatorial optimization capabilities supporting up to 1-billion variables for finance, logistics, drug discovery, and other fields.
• Quantum Secure Communications Quantum key distribution (QKD) technology and quantum-safe networking solutions for securing communications against quantum computing threats, demonstrated over 250km of deployed telecom fiber without cryogenic cooling.
• Hard Disk Drives (HDD) Enterprise and data center HDDs including CMR 24TB and SMR 28TB models, with 12-disk stacking technology enabling 40TB+ capacities using MAMR technology by 2027.
• Power Semiconductors Power semiconductors including SiC MOSFETs, IEGTs, Schottky barrier diodes, gate driver ICs, and eFuse ICs for automotive, industrial, and data center applications.
• Z670SP Series MiniLED TV First MiniLED television series from Toshiba with front firing speakers, 144Hz refresh rate, and REGZA Intelligence AI optimization, available in 55-100 inch sizes for Indian market.
• Z670R Series Mini LED 4K TV Mini LED 4K TV with Full Array Local Dimming, REGZA Engine ZRi Gen3 processor with AI processing, native 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR, and ALLM support.
• Heavy Ion Therapy System Cancer treatment system using heavy ion therapy technology for advanced oncology treatment, with deployments at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Asan Medical Center in South Korea.
• Power Generation Technology Integrated energy solutions including geothermal, hydrogen, nuclear, and renewable energy power generation systems for utilities and grid operators.
• Transmission & Distribution Equipment HVDC systems, gas-insulated busbars, and power transmission/distribution equipment for grid infrastructure modernization.
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Autonomous mobile robots for logistics and warehouse automation, with deployments including Qazpost (Kazakhstan postal operations) and MIRISE.
• Railway Systems Railway system solutions including power electronics and automation for rail transportation infrastructure.
• Elevator & Building Systems Elevator systems and building management solutions through Toshiba Elevator & Building Systems subsidiary (approximately 80% owned).
• Air Conditioning Systems Residential and commercial air conditioning systems for consumer and enterprise markets.
• TCx M11 Tablet Rugged tablet device for foodservice operations supporting POS, mobile ordering, real-time inventory, and staff communication.
• C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System) Counter-drone technology solutions for defense and security applications.
• TB9M040FTG SmartMCD Device SmartMCD device integrating a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M23 processor with power MOSFETs to directly drive three-phase BLDC motors in automotive applications below 40W.
• TCKE6 Series 40V eFuse ICs 40V eFuse ICs in compact TSOP6F package combining short-circuit protection, current limiting, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown for industrial and consumer products.
• 6500V Press-Pack IEGT Chip 6500V Press-Pack IEGT chip with high turn-off and short-circuit capability for higher voltage operation and equipment downsizing in power systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Claims processing cycle-time reductions of 40-60% for Australian supply chains
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, strategic, research, pilot and growth.

• Experion TechnologiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Expanded partnership to digitize workflow and claims handling for Australian logistics and supply chain organizations. Initial implementations demonstrated 40-60% reduction in claims processing cycle-time while improving audit traceability and operational consistency.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Mitsubishi Electric announced plans to discuss a possible merger of its power device business with Toshiba and Rohm. The proposed integration would create a globally competitive business in terms of both scale and technology, potentially becoming the world's second-largest power chip group after Infineon.
• ROHMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Three-way integration discussions between Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, and Rohm for power semiconductor business consolidation. Japan Industrial Partners and TBJ Holdings also involved. Negotiations aimed at reaching agreement by summer 2026.
• LQUOMstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Joint research agreement on long-distance quantum key distribution using quantum repeater technology to extend quantum communication range beyond current limitations.
• Norwegian Quantum Research CentresresearchStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Toshiba listed as industry partner in Norway's national quantum technology initiative involving four research centres. Collaboration with Simula Group, University of Oslo, SINTEF, NTNU on quantum computing, communication, and sensors.
• Vanguard Industries and Kyowa ShippingpilotStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Joint venture Radiant Technologies Inc. established to deliver power to unelectrified areas in Oceania's small island developing states.
• NTTmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Manufacturing industry's first: high-speed control of production equipment located approximately 300 km away using IOWN APN and cloud-based PLC. Joint development of remote industrial control capabilities.
• GE VernovamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025MoU signed to advance carbon reduction and efficiency for gas turbine fired power plants in Japan and other parts of Asia. Joint efforts to improve environmental performance of existing gas turbine infrastructure.
• naturenixpilotStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025Scaled up and transitioned to paid battery subscription pilot for e-motorcycle taxis in Bangkok. Toshiba's SCiB batteries offered through subscription model.
• Orange BusinessmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2025Partnership to launch first commercial quantum-safe network service in France. Orange Business distributing Toshiba's quantum key distribution technology to enterprise customers.
• IAVmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Joint development agreement for virtual validation services for automated driving systems. Combines Toshiba's technology with IAV's automotive engineering expertise.
• ifLink Open IoT Platform PartnersgrowthChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2025Launch of overseas business for Toshiba's ifLink open IoT platform, starting in Thailand with aim to develop global business through local partners.
• PXP (Solar Battery Startup)pilotStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Partnership with solar battery startup PXP for low-temperature logistics vehicles equipped with thin-film chalcopyrite solar panels. Real vehicle driving tests initiated in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, to verify solar power generation and fuel consumption reduction.
• QazpostpilotStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Letter of intent signed for use of autonomous mobile robots in Kazakhstan postal operations.
• AirbusstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2024Partnership on superconductivity research to enable hydrogen-powered flight. Toshiba's superconducting motor technology combined with Airbus's aircraft development capabilities.
• Rinko Bus and Drive ElectropilotStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2024Demonstration project agreement for electric bus with super-rapid 10-minute charging using Toshiba's SCiB battery technology.
• RevorfstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2024Strategic partnership to launch IT-driven drug discovery targeting 'Undruggable' proteins. Combines Revorf's AI/ML capabilities with Toshiba's computational infrastructure.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ROHM Semiconductor: Japanese power semiconductor manufacturer with strong SiC portfolio. Direct merger partner with Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric; competes head-to-head in IGBT, SiC MOSFETs, and gate driver ICs for automotive and industrial markets.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Japanese conglomerate with power device division including IGBT modules and SiC products. Direct merger partner in the proposed three-way integration and overlaps with Toshiba in industrial power electronics, factory automation, and energy systems.
• Wolfspeed: Pure-play SiC power semiconductor company with vertically integrated substrate-to-module manufacturing. Closest direct competitor in the wide-bandgap space where Toshiba is positioning SCiB-adjacent SiC modules for data center and automotive applications.
• Western Digital: Direct competitor in enterprise and data center HDDs, including MAMR technology and high-capacity nearline drives. Competes with Toshiba in the same hyperscale and enterprise storage RFPs.
• Seagate Technology: Leading HDD manufacturer competing with Toshiba in enterprise nearline storage, with overlapping HAMR/MAMR capacity roadmaps and direct competition for cloud and AI training data storage customers.

Broad incumbents

• Infineon Technologies: Global #1 power semiconductor company with leading SiC, IGBT, and GaN portfolios. Sets the competitive benchmark Toshiba aims to challenge through the ROHM/Mitsubishi merger; competing for the same AI data center and EV traction inverter sockets.
• STMicroelectronics: European broad-line semiconductor incumbent with major SiC and power discrete franchises. Direct competitor to Toshiba in automotive power semiconductors and industrial motor control; serves many of the same Tier 1 automotive and industrial customers.
• CATL: Global battery market leader dominating EV battery supply. Competes with Toshiba SCiB in commercial vehicle and stationary storage markets, though SCiB targets the premium ultra-fast charging niche rather than mass-market cells.
• Hitachi: Japanese diversified conglomerate with overlapping energy systems, industrial automation, and digital solutions portfolios. Comparable in scale, structure, and post-restructuring focus on high-growth verticals (Hitachi Rail, Hitachi Energy).
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Japanese industrial conglomerate with significant power generation, HVDC transmission, and turbomachinery businesses. Direct overlap with Toshiba's energy systems division in thermal, hydrogen, and grid infrastructure solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/toshibateceu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/toshibacopiers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/446503

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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