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Toyota Ventures
Los Altos, United States
Toyota Ventures invests in early‑stage frontier technologies that align with Toyota’s strategic interests, focusing on artificial intelligence, autonomy, mobility, robotics, cloud, smart cities, digital health, fintech,...
Portfolio
89+
Employees
40+
Founded
2017
AUM
≈ $800.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous VehiclesClean TechnologyDigital Health
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Frontier Fund
Vintage 2024 • $150.0M
Climate Fund
Vintage 2024 • $150.0M
Sources
Toyota Ventures
Toyota Ventures invests in early‑stage frontier technologies that align with Toyota’s strategic interests, focusing on artificial intelligence, autonomy, mobility, robotics, cloud, smart cities, digital health, fintech, energy, materials, and climate‑neutral solutions. The firm seeks disruptive startups worldwide that can accelerate innovation, improve sustainability, and create strategic value for Toyota. It aims to provide capital, technical expertise, and global resources to help founders bring breakthrough products to market.
Portfolio
89+
Employees
40+
Founded
2017
AUM
≈ $800.0M
Funds
Frontier Fund · Vintage 2024 • $150.0M
Climate Fund · Vintage 2024 • $150.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceAutonomous VehiclesClean TechnologyDigital HealthEnergy
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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Agorus is developing automated software solutions that streamline the construction process through advanced project management and resource allocation tools. This technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional building methods, reducing time and costs associated with project delays and resource mismanagement.
Funding: $30.6M
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Blackhorn Ventures
Blackhorn Ventures
Funding: $30.6M
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Agtonomy provides AI-driven automation solutions embedded directly into agricultural equipment from leading manufacturers. This technology automates repetitive field tasks like mowing and hauling, helping growers address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency. The platform offers a unified user experience for managing mixed fleets and provides performance insights to optimize future farming operations.
40+
5K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $55.3M
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Autotech Ventures
Autotech Ventures
Funding: $55.3M
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This startup manufactures lithium-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology, which eliminates the need for solvent recovery and drying processes. By producing dry electrodes, the company reduces energy consumption in battery manufacturing while enabling faster charging and lower-cost batteries.
50+
3K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $73.8M
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Mass. Manufacturing Innovation Initiative
Mass. Manufacturing Innovation Initiative
Funding: $73.8M
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Apex.AI provides software development kits, tools, and services to enable AI and autonomy in software-defined systems. Their offerings include middleware for reliable data flow, execution management for embedded software, and systems for data recording and replay for validation. The company helps accelerate the development and deployment of safe, scalable autonomous software through expert services and CI/CD pipeline optimization.
Funding: $74.0M
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Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck
Funding: $74.0M
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Apex manufactures satellite buses that serve as flexible platforms for payloads, utilizing vertical integration and specialized manufacturing processes to meet diverse mission requirements. The company addresses the growing demand for commercial spacecraft by providing scalable solutions that support various applications, including earth observation and communications.
Funding: $122.0M
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CRVXYZ Venture Capital
CRVXYZ Venture Capital
Funding: $122.0M
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Arbon pioneers humidity-swing carbon capture technology for efficient CO₂ removal at low operational temperatures. This versatile platform supports both Direct Air Capture and point source applications, integrating with utilization and storage systems for carbon circularity. The company offers a single, scalable solution to reduce industrial emissions and achieve net-zero goals.
Artificial Agency provides enterprises with custom fine‑tuned generative AI models that generate marketing copy, product descriptions, and internal documentation aligned to each company's brand and compliance rules. The models are delivered via REST APIs, SDKs, and low‑code connectors and can be deployed in secure VPCs or on‑premise, offering role‑based access, audit logging, and continuous fine‑tuning based on user feedback.
Funding: $12.5M
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Radical VenturesToyota Ventures
Radical VenturesToyota Ventures
Funding: $12.5M
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The startup has developed a behavior engine that utilizes runtime intelligence to create interactive and responsive game environments, enabling designers and players to implement dynamic game mechanics. This approach enhances player engagement by facilitating interactive storytelling and gameplay experiences in digital entertainment.
Funding: $16.0M
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Radical VenturesToyota Ventures
Radical VenturesToyota Ventures
Funding: $16.0M
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Atomic Industries develops an AI-powered tool and die maker that automates the design and production of manufacturing components. This technology significantly reduces lead times and costs associated with traditional manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency in the production of goods.
Funding: $20.3M
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Funding: $20.3M
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The startup develops a visual intelligence platform that employs artificial intelligence and signature-based representation structures with unsupervised learning to enhance autonomous driving applications. This technology aims to improve vehicle safety and reduce casualties on global roadways by optimizing advanced driver assistance systems and localization.
Funding: $150.5M
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Funding: $150.5M
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Avalanche Energy develops compact micro-fusion reactors that provide carbon-neutral power for distributed energy and mobility applications. These reactors can be rapidly manufactured and deployed, delivering continuous energy for up to three years, addressing the need for sustainable power in remote locations.
Funding: $40.0M
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Lowercarbon Capital
Lowercarbon Capital
Funding: $40.0M
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Axiom develops an AI mathematician as the initial component of a larger self-improving superintelligent reasoner. This system focuses on advancing automated reasoning capabilities through iterative learning. The core offering is foundational AI designed for complex problem-solving and mathematical inference.
20+
3K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $64.0M
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B Capital
B Capital
Funding: $64.0M
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Bipi is a point-of-sale application that enables corner store owners to manage inventory, sales, and customer data digitally, eliminating the inefficiencies of manual store management. By providing a platform that requires only a smartphone, Bipi allows users to operate without upfront inventory costs, enhancing operational efficiency and financial tracking.
Funding: $500.0K
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Funding: $500.0K
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Boxbot utilizes automated induction and ejection systems along with artificial intelligence to optimize parcel storage and sorting, achieving a storage density twice that of conventional systems. The technology addresses inefficiencies in package sorting for delivery vehicles, resulting in a 500% improvement in operational efficiency and reducing vehicle load times to under 15 minutes.
Funding: $37.0M
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Playground Global
Playground Global
Funding: $37.0M
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Brain.space develops the Brain Sensei™ 1.5 headgear, equipped with 115 sensors and Brain GPS™ technology, to collect and standardize brain data for research and application in various industries. This technology enables precise mapping of mental and emotional states, facilitating the creation of Large Brain Models that predict behaviors and enhance user experiences.
Funding: $8.5M
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Mangrove Capital Partners
Mangrove Capital Partners
Funding: $8.5M
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Brilliant Planet builds utility‑scale desalination plants that use concentrated solar power to generate high‑pressure steam for reverse osmosis, eliminating the need for grid electricity. The modular design with molten‑salt thermal storage enables continuous, low‑energy water production (<3 kWh/m³) for agriculture, industry, and municipalities in arid regions, monitored via a cloud‑based SCADA platform.
Funding: $12.0M
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Toyota VenturesUnion Square Ventures
Toyota VenturesUnion Square Ventures
Funding: $12.0M
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The startup develops smart storage systems that utilize mechanical, electrical, and software components to optimize vertical space in apartments by storing items in the ceiling. Their technology enables homeowners to efficiently manage and retrieve belongings, significantly increasing usable living space.
Funding: $53.3M
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Funding: $53.3M
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Provides remote-controlled blackline and mastication systems for large-scale fuel treatment and wildfire mitigation, enabling the creation of defensible space in diverse terrains. This technology increases operational efficiency by up to 10x and scales treatment capacity to manage 100x more acreage, reducing the risk of destructive wildfires while minimizing ecological and logistical impacts.
Burro develops autonomous collaborative robots equipped with machine learning, high-precision GPS, and multi-sensor technology to assist farm workers in various agricultural tasks. By offsetting the need for additional labor, Burro's robots can increase daily harvest productivity by 15% to 30% while operating efficiently in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Funding: $44.7M
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Catalyst InvestorsTranslink Capital
Catalyst InvestorsTranslink Capital
Funding: $44.7M
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CaPow provides a Power-In-Motion solution that powers automated robotics fleets while they are in transit, eliminating the need for charging stations and reducing operational downtime. This technology enhances efficiency and safety by ensuring continuous operation without the requirement for additional robots or designated charging infrastructure.
Carbice develops advanced thermal interface materials designed to improve heat dissipation in high-performance electronics. Their solutions address common failure points related to thermal cycling and material degradation in demanding applications like data centers and aerospace. This technology enables higher cooling capacity and increased reliability for power-dense computing systems.
Chef Jasper develops intelligent robotic kitchens that automate cooking processes, enabling the preparation of gourmet meals with fresh ingredients while ensuring consistency and personalization for dietary needs. The startup addresses labor shortages in senior living facilities by reducing direct labor costs and enhancing staff productivity through its turnkey food service solution.
Funding: $2.6M
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Hike VenturesReal Ventures
Hike VenturesReal Ventures
Funding: $2.6M
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CO280 develops and implements carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration projects to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere, addressing the urgent need to reduce atmospheric carbon levels. By partnering with various stakeholders, CO280 ensures the scalability, affordability, and verifiability of its carbon negative solutions.
Funding: $10.3M
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B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy
Funding: $10.3M
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This company provides an AI-powered platform for rapidly generating 3D assets and worlds from inputs like images, text, and sketches. It accelerates 3D workflows for game development and design by producing game-ready meshes and PBR characters. The platform integrates with popular tools such as Unity, Unreal, and Blender.
Funding: $10.1M
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Funding: $10.1M
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