Toyota Ventures
Corporate VCLos Altos · Pre-Seed–Series B · 9 people tracked
Also known as TOYOTA A.I. VENTURES ADVISORS, LLC
Investment thesis
Early-stage venture firm investing in startups worldwide, distinguished by its global investment scope.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 77 of 85 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×27Deep Tech ×23Cleantech ×21Hardware ×20Energy ×18Robotics ×18Climate Tech ×17Advanced Manufacturing ×13
HQs:United States×46Canada×3United Kingdom×3Mexico×2Germany×1France×1
Investments · 85 tracked
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Apex.AI develops safety-certified, scalable software for mobility systems, including its Apex.OS product (with Apex.Grace runtime SDK and Apex.Ida communication middleware) to help build software-defined vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaSPalo Alto, US
Jan Becker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Dejan Pangercic
BoardRayfe Gaspar-Asaoka(Director)in
Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersVolvo Group Venture Capital ABAirbus VenturesInMotion VenturesCanaan PartnersWebb Investment Network
Avalanche Energy develops compact fusion technology to generate high-energy neutrons for materials testing, radioisotope production, and advanced nuclear battery systems serving defense, space, and commercial power applications.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyRichland, US
Robin Langtry(Co-Founder, CEO)inBrian Riordan(Co-Founder, COO)in
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesFounders FundLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalAzolla VenturesJuniper+2 more
e-Zinc develops zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology that decouples energy from power to provide reliable, lower-cost backup power and grid support.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
James Larsenin
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersEarth FoundryEnergy FoundryGraphite Ventures
Mentra builds smart glasses hardware, an open-source operating system (MentraOS), and developer tools for deploying applications on smart glasses.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Francisco, US
Cayden Pierce(Founder)inAlexander Israelov(Founder)in
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalOlive Tree CapitalTIRTA VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator468 Capital
Oxylus Energy develops electrolyzers that convert captured CO2 into low-carbon methanol using renewable power, which can be further upgraded into sustainable aviation fuels.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew Haven, US
Perry Bakas(Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder)Harrison Meyer(Cofounder)Conor Rooney(Chief Technology Officer | Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAzolla VenturesConnecticut InnovationsEarth FoundryEnergy Foundry
Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control technology and computer vision systems for maritime vessels.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsBoston, US
Michael Gordon Johnson(Founder)Michael G. Johnson(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccompliceEmerald Technology Ventures AgGeekdomLaunchCapitalLDV CapitalNextGen Venture Partners+4 more
Slamcore develops embedded software that uses multi-sensor data fusion and SLAM algorithms to enable machines and robots to understand and navigate their environment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLondon, GB
Andrew Davison(Professor)Stefan Leutenegger(Dr)Jacek Zienkiewicz(Dr)Owen Nicholson
Co-investorsOctopus VenturesAmadeus Capital PartnersGlobal BrainMMC VenturesPresidio Ventures
Agtonomy embeds artificial intelligence into industrial equipment used in agriculture and off-road industries to enable autonomous operation and improve productivity.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTRoboticsUnknown — page states operations across western United States with international expansion in 2025, but no specific headquarters city named, US
Tim Bucher(CEO & Co-Founder)Valerie Syme(Co-Founder, Board Member)
Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCavallo VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGrit VenturesMomenta VenturesE2JDJ
AIRCO builds modular systems that produce fuel, using carbon-capture and synthesis technology.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsNew Climate Ventures
ALORA develops gene-edited, non-GMO crop traits that change how plants allocate energy, directing it toward yield rather than stress defense to maintain productivity under heat and soil salinity.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechNorwich, GB
AM Batteries develops Powder to Electrode dry coating technology for lithium-ion electrode manufacturing, reducing solvent use and energy consumption compared to traditional slurry methods.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyMassachusetts, US
Yan Wang(Director)in
BoardAnil Achyuta(Director)inJimmy Kan(Director)inLisa Coca(Director)inLie Shi(Director)in
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersCreative VenturesFoothill VenturesTDK Ventures
iskn builds tools that connect physical drawing and writing to digital workflows using its proprietary magnetic sensing technology (GMS).
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkHardware
Co-investorsHCVCBezos ExpeditionsBpifranceCathay InnovationGreycroftHiro Capital+3 more
Apex manufactures productized satellite bus platforms at scale for constellation deployment and critical missions.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ian Cinnamon(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inMax Benassi(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBalerion Space VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Embedded VenturesGlynn Capital ManagementJ2 Ventures+11 more
Arbon develops humidity-swing carbon capture technology that removes CO₂ without applied heat, operating across direct air capture and point-source applications and integrating with CO₂ utilization and storage systems.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechBrooklyn, US
Artificial Agency is an AI company applying reinforcement learning to build agent technology for video games, drawing on research and gaming-industry expertise.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGamingEdmonton, CA
Alex Kearney(Co-Founder & Head of Agents)Brian Tanner WebSummit Vancouver Google IO(Founder)Michael Johanson(Founder)Brian Tanner(Co-Founder & CEO)Greg Canessa(Chief Operating Officer)Mark Jaskiewicz(Head of Game Technology (Founding))
Co-investorsEdmonton UnlimitedFlying Fish VenturesKAYARadical VenturesSamsung NextTIRTA Ventures
Atomic Industries uses artificial intelligence and custom software to design plastic molds for manufacturing, enabling faster production of injection-molded parts for customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsDetroit, US
Aaron Slodov(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Impatient VenturesJulian CapitalMaC Venture CapitalNarya CapitalPoint72 Ventures+6 more
Autobrains develops Agentic AI vision software for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, scaling from L2++ to L4 for automakers building robotaxis and mass-market vehicles.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationMunich, DE
Igal Raichelgauz(Founder)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesTemasek
Avalanche provides software development tools that startups can integrate to build and operate referral programs within their products.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Elezhan (Ijan) Zhakiya(Founder)in
Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalY Combinator8090 IndustriesCongruent VenturesFounders Fund
The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports innovation and growth in the Avalanche ecosystem through grants, programs, and strategic support for developers, entrepreneurs, and communities building on the Avalanche blockchain platform.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Emin Gun Sirer(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+25 more
Ava Labs is a company building blockchain infrastructure and tools for creating and using finance applications.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechFintechNew York City, US
Emin Gün Sirer(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsAbstract VenturesCeras VenturesContinue CapitalLvna Capital8090 Industries+5 more
Axiom Math is a platform that enables users to test proof verification, extract theorems, and experiment with proof transformations quickly.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech
Carina Hong(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalDnx VenturesFlying Fish VenturesFrontline VenturesGreycroft+5 more
Boxbot provides automated, high-density storage systems for logistics operations, using AI-driven capabilities to optimize vehicle loading, cross-dock buffering, and item retrieval across last-mile delivery, air cargo, and industrial applications.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAlameda, US
Austin Oehlerking(Founder)
Co-investorsAfore CapitalPlayground Global
Brain.space develops brain monitoring hardware and a Brain-Data-as-a-Service platform that collects and analyzes standardized brain data to create large mental models for predicting human behavior.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMental Health
Prof. Shai Efrati(Founder)Dr. Amir Haddani(Founder)Yair Levy(Co-founder)Israel Deutsch(Co-founder)
Co-investorsMangrove Capital PartnersElad Gil
BurnBot builds purpose-built, remotely controlled machines and services for wildfire mitigation, fuels management, vegetation control, and timber operations.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Waleed Haddad(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAnukool Lakhina(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesConvective CapitalDBL PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Ecosystem Integrity FundHAWKTAIL+8 more
Burro builds autonomous robots for agricultural and outdoor operations that mow, tow, carry, and spray to automate manual labor tasks.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Terry Scott(Founder)
Co-investorsAsimov VenturesCatalyst InvestorsEverywhere VenturesF-Prime CapitalFf Venture CapitalNextFab Ventures+5 more
CaPow provides a power delivery system that charges robots while they operate, removing the need for charging downtime and reducing floor space requirements.
EnergyHardwareRobotics
Mor Peretz(Founder)in
Co-investorsIL Ventures
Carbice manufactures aligned carbon nanotube-based thermal management products for aerospace, defense, and industrial power applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsAtlanta, US
Baratunde Cola(CEO & Founder)Suresh Sharma(Executive Officer, Director)Craig E Green(Executive Officer)
BoardSebastine Ujereh, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsGRA VentureGray VenturesPortfoliaStarbridge Venture Capital Llc
Chef Jasper manages the full food service operation for senior care facilities, including menu design, sourcing, preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen management.
FoodTechHealthtechRobotics
Co-investorsHike Ventures
CO280 develops large-scale carbon dioxide removal projects by partnering with pulp and paper companies to capture biogenic CO₂ from their mills, retrofitting existing industrial facilities.
CleantechClimate TechVancouver
Nathan Gilliland(Executive Officer)Jonathan Rhone(Director, Executive Officer)
BoardSam Stoutner(Director)Marty Reed(Director, Executive Officer)Caroline de Bossart(Director)
Co-investorsCarbon Removal Partners
Leveraging machine learning and human-like reasoning to enable 3D perception and object manipulation.
Co-investorsBlindspot Ventures Management CoTIRTA VenturesGlasswing Ventures
Decart builds infrastructure and real-time AI models for live, interactive experiences, optimizing the stack from hardware to live models.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsGamingRoboticsSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US
Moshe Shalev(Co-founder and Chief Product Officer)Dr. Orian Leitersdorf(Co-founder and Chief Scientist)Dean Leitersdorf(Founder)in
Co-investorsRadical VenturesBenchmarkAbstract VenturesAtreides ManagementManhattan Venture PartnersNVIDIA+5 more
Ecolectro is an e-commerce site providing information on goods and services, with the ability for users to contact the company and sign up for a mailing list.
CleantechClimate TechE-commerceEnergyIthaca, US
Gabriel G. Rodriguez-Calero(Executive Officer, Director)Kristina M. Hugar(Executive Officer, Director)Gabriel G. Rodríguez-Calero(Founder)inZinovia Spezakis(Executive Officer)Jon Gordon(Executive Officer)
BoardRobert W. Shaw(Director)
Co-investorsLaunch NYNew Climate VenturesStarshotTechstarsAsymmetric Capital Partners
Efficient Computer develops a programmable processor architecture designed for energy efficiency in general-purpose computation, including AI applications.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareSemiconductorsPittsburgh, US
Brandon Lucia(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeyond Earth VenturesMyelin VCTriatomic CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)EclipseOverlap Holdings
Elementary builds AI-powered machine vision inspection software that detects manufacturing defects on production lines, with cloud configuration, autonomous model training, on-line vision controllers, and full part traceability and analytics.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSaaS
Co-investorsFikaThreshold Ventures
ElliQ is a voice-operated companion device for older adults that offers medication reminders, health and pain tracking, exercise suggestions, and a wellness program, along with tools to share messages and photos with family and caregivers.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsForerunner VenturesOurCrowdWestern Technology InvestmentWoven Capital
Flai is an AI communications platform that handles incoming calls, SMS, and email for automotive dealerships, answering customer inquiries, scheduling appointments, and qualifying leads 24/7.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Ari Polakof(Founder)inJuan Alzugaray(Founder)inAlen Polakof(Founder)inJuan Francisco Alzugaray(Founder)
Co-investorsBeat VenturesY CombinatorFirst Round CapitalInnovation EndeavorsLiquid VenturesRedBlue Capital
Future Fields uses fruit flies as bioreactors to produce difficult-to-express proteins at scale for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and food applications.
AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechHealthtechEdmonton, CA
Matt Anderson-Baron(Founder)inJalene Anderson-Baron(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplify CapitalBee PartnersEdmonton UnlimitedGreen Circle Foodtech VenturesKeiki CapitalSiddhi Capital+7 more
Burlington, US
Paul Grossinger(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsACTivate CapitalAutodesk FoundationCraft VenturesIndustrious VenturesNFXNightDragon+2 more
Haiqu develops quantum computing software that enables practical applications across physics simulation, market modeling, and materials design.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsQuantum ComputingNew York City, US
Mykola Maksymenko(Co-Founder, CTO)inRichard Givhan(Co-founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsPrimaryAngel OneCollaborative FundMaC Venture CapitalRoosh VenturesAlumni Ventures+2 more
Holyheld is a non-custodial crypto spending app that lets users connect their own wallet, convert stablecoins and other tokens to fiat, and spend via virtual/physical debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsTomahawk.VC
Intuition Robotics makes ElliQ, an AI care companion robot for older adults that uses a proprietary "Relationship Orchestrator" integrating multiple LLMs to build empathetic, contextual, ongoing relationships.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Dor Skuler(Founder)inItai Mendelsohn(Founder)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersManiv MobilitySamsung NextTransLink CapitalUnion Tech VenturesWoven Capital+3 more
ION Storage Systems develops solid-state battery technology, including its Cornerstone cell, and ships samples to consumer electronics manufacturers.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsColumbia, US
Dr. Eric Wachsman(Executive Chair & Co-founder)Jorge Diaz Schneider(CEO)Ravi Abbineni(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsTEDCOAlsop Louie PartnersVoLo Earth Ventures
Joby develops electric aircraft for urban air mobility and air taxi services.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSanta Cruz, US
JoeBen Bevirt(Chief Executive Officer, Chief Architect and Director)inPaul Sciarra(Director)Matthew Field(Chief Financial Officer)Justin Lang(Head of Partnerships and Corporate Strategy)Bonny Simi(Head of Air Operations and People)Kate DeHoff(General Counsel and Corporate Secretary)
Co-investors8VCA*Kluz VenturesManta Ray VenturesMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value Partners+6 more
Kolors offers premium economy intercity bus travel in Mexico, with online booking and payment by card or cash on boarding, pickup/drop-off at designated Kolors points, 24/7 customer support, and a rewards program.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Rodrigo Martínez(Founder & CEO)Anca Gardea(Founder)in
Co-investorsCrunchFundManiv MobilityMGV.VCTuesday CapitalAMPLIFICABling Capital+8 more
Kolors operates a digital bus travel service in Mexico, offering premium economy intercity trips that passengers can book and pay for online or in cash on boarding.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Rodrigo Martínez(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalBling CapitalK50 VenturesMGV.VCNorte VenturesUP Partners+10 more
Living Carbon develops precision-bred tree varieties and reforestation techniques to convert marginal land into carbon-sequestering ecosystems.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Maddie Hall(Founder)in
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesDarco CapitalFloodgateHomebrewJuniperLOWERCARBON+8 more
Matter develops ultraspectral vision sensors that capture thousands of spectral bands from ultraviolet to thermal infrared, paired with a foundational "Large World Model" that interprets the molecular and material properties of the physical world.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsE2MC Ventures
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investorsMillennium New Horizons1843 CapitalBase Venture Management, Inc.BMW i VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalLG Technology Ventures+8 more
Monogoto provides software-defined cellular connectivity that lets device makers program and manage connectivity across public networks, private 5G, and satellite through a single subscription and API.
Cloud ComputingIoTSaaS
Maor E.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesKickstart VenturesMagenta Venture PartnersPlanven Entrepreneur VenturesTriventuresJ-Ventures+2 more
Moodify builds an AI-driven "autonomous digital perfumer" that uses Artificial Olfactive Intelligence to translate brand briefs into fragrance formulations, encoding scent perception into smell vectors and generating ranked formulas that account for cost, IFRA compliance, and sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Yigal Sharon(Founder)inAdam Shahafin
Co-investorsLalotte VenturesNext Gear VenturesNon Sibi Ventures
Nauto provides an AI-enabled fleet and driver safety platform that uses real-time video analysis and machine learning to predict and prevent distracted driving and collisions for commercial fleets.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareInsurTechIoTMobility & TransportationPalo Alto / Sunnyvale, US
Heck Stefan(Executive Officer, Director)Stefan Heck(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inFrederick Soo(Co-Founder & CTO (former))Yoav Banin(President (previously Chief Product Officer))inRuslan Belkin(Chief Technology Officer)Vijay Pendyala(Senior Vice President, Engineering)in
Co-investorsAllianz XBMW i VenturesDnx VenturesGreylock PartnersManiv MobilityMudita Venture+4 more
Near Space Labs provides high-resolution 7cm geospatial imagery captured from stratospheric altitudes, serving government, utilities, insurance, and environmental monitoring applications with frequent data refresh cycles and wide-scale coverage.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureSpace Tech
Rema Matevosyan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBold Capital PartnersCrosslink CapitalDraper AssociatesGreen Egg Ventures+7 more
Nova provides software for deal management and data sharing in private markets, serving investors and financial professionals.
FintechSaaSDallas, US
Pradyuman Vig(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesOyster VenturesY CombinatorAccelChemistryConviction+3 more
A content website publishing articles about remote work, including advice on staying focused and productive while working from home.
Future of WorkMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsScribble VenturesChemistryIndustrious VenturesNFXWoven Capital
Uses AI to discover exotic new materials; raised a $50M Series B led by Plural.
Co-investorsCompoundFly VenturesFlying Fish VenturesISVMSMRadical Ventures+1 more
Paladin develops autonomous drones and operational software for emergency response and public safety.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechGovTechHardwareRoboticsSaaSHouston, US
Divyaditya Shrivastava(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCathexis VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalGradient VenturesHigher Ground LabsY Combinator+1 more
Parallel Domain creates synthetic data for autonomous systems development, addressing data generation bottlenecks in the industry.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechRoboticsMenlo Park, US
Kevin McNamara(Founder & Chief Product Officer)in
BoardSunil Nagaraj(Director)in
Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesFoundryMarch Capital PartnersRRE VenturesUbiquity Ventures
Pickle Robot develops physical AI-powered robots to automate truck unloading and other logistics processes in supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCambridge, US
AJ Meyer(Founder & CEO)inAriana Eisenstein(Founder & CTO)inDan Paluska(Founder & VP of Robotics)inPeter Santos(Executive Officer)
BoardJoel Stenson(Director)Omar Asali(Director)
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Hyde Park Venture PartnersRRE VenturesHyperplane Venture Capital
Pila makes plug-and-play home batteries that connect to a standard wall outlet to provide automatic backup power during outages and optimize household energy use, including solar charging and time-of-use bill management.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsCity LightJetstreamXSLA VenturesR7 PartnersRefactor Capital
Boston, US
George Dimitri Konidaris(Director)Daniel J. Sorin(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Howard(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Silverstein(Director)Takahisa Tanaka(Director)Seiji Miyasaka(Director)
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersScrum VenturesStrategic Investment Partners Inc.Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Relectrify develops battery energy storage systems and cell-level management software to reduce the cost of renewable energy.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsAt One VenturesCreative VenturesMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Virescent VenturesEnergy & Environment Investment
Revel operates a fast electric vehicle charging network built for urban drivers, with charging stalls that can recharge vehicles in as little as 15 minutes.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US
Frank Reig(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Suhey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Granoff(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersManiv Mobility
River is an Indian electric two-wheeler brand whose flagship product, the River Indie scooter, has won Red Dot awards for concept and product design.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsManiv MobilityTrucks VCClaypond CapitalElev8 Venture PartnersGeneral Catalyst
Rock Zero is a technology company with chemistry, materials, and process engineering teams working on chemical and materials science-based technology.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsCambridge, US
Camden Hunt(Co-Founder & CEO)Benjamin Mowbray(Co-Founder & CTO)Yet-Ming Chiang(Co-Founder & CIO)
Co-investorsAzolla VenturesBlindspot Ventures Management Co
Rodatherm develops Waterless Geothermal Systems (WGS) that generate firm baseload electricity from the Earth's heat using a closed-loop, fracking-free architecture with a refrigerant working fluid instead of water.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyMilford, US
Curtis Cookin
Co-investorsTechEnergy Ventures
Scentian Bio combines synthetic biology and AI to develop biosensors based on synthesized insect odorant receptors, creating a digital sense of smell and taste that can detect and measure the concentration of thousands of compounds.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Andrew Králíček(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)Jonathan Good(Chief Executive Officer)Colm Carraher(Chief Scientific Officer)Nikki Lorigan(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundDYDX CapitalSprout
Starfish Space develops Otter, an autonomous satellite servicing vehicle that uses electric propulsion to dock with satellites for life extension and disposal.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTukwila, US
Trevor Bennett(Co-founder)inAustin Link(Co-founder)in
BoardMorgan Beller(Director)inPeter Ortez(Director)Letitia Long(Director)
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBooz Allen VenturesCarbonDenver VenturesHypothesisIndustrious Ventures+14 more
Stoke Space develops fully reusable rockets for space transportation and mobility services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSeattle, US
Andy Lapsa(Founder)inTom Feldman(Founder)inKelly Hennig(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)inPhil Harris(Director)inMorgan Beller(Director)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Aurelia FoundryBalerion Space VenturesBeyond CapitalBeyond Earth VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+27 more
Supercritical develops a high-pressure, efficient electrolyser technology for producing green hydrogen, enabling industrial transition away from fossil fuels.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Matt Bird(Co-founder)inMike Russ(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesDeep Science VenturesEarth Venture CapitalGlobal BrainShell Ventures
TechEnergy Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm that invests in and builds startups focused on energy transition and industrial decarbonization, including geothermal energy, methane pyrolysis, and hydrogen technologies.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesEvok InnovationsTDK VenturesTechEnergy Ventures
Teller provides cryptocurrency lending and stablecoin loans with minimal or no collateral requirements, alongside non-custodial token swaps across multiple blockchain networks.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Ryan Berkun(Founder)in
Co-investorsArrington CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersMaven 11Arrington XRP CapitalBlockchain CapitalFounders Fund+1 more
Tensordyne builds AI hardware, chips, and software systems optimized for efficient inference at reduced energy and computational cost.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSunnyvale, US
RK Anand(Co-founder and Chief Product Officer)inGilles Backhus(Co-Founder, VP of AI & Product)inR K Anand(Founder)inMarc Bolitho(CEO)in
Co-investorsBosch VenturesDns CapitalGreatPoint VenturesIneffable VenturesLinden CapitalMayfield Fund+1 more
Tereform operates a chemical recycling platform that converts post-consumer textile waste, including blended synthetics with dyes and coatings, into virgin-quality recycled nylon and polyester polymers.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Third Wave Automation develops physical AI, robotics, and automation technology for warehouse operations, aimed at improving warehouse safety and efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsUnion City, US
Arshan Poursohi(Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder)Dr. James R Bruce(Chief Technology Officer)Vinay Balan(Vice President Operations & Chief Safety Officer)Al Biglan(Vice President Engineering)Victor Osimitz(Vice President Strategy & Commercial)
Co-investorseGateway CapitalHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7HomebrewNorwest Venture PartnersQualcomm Ventures+1 more
Plasma is a financial technology company offering Plasma One, a stablecoin-based account and Visa card that supports USD₮ transfers, cashback, and yield through third-party DeFi protocols.
Crypto & Web3FintechLondon, GB
Co-investors1/1 Capital6th Man VenturesBeni Venture CapitalMercury FundMirana VenturesPharsalus Capital+9 more
Venice, US
Paul Eremenko(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsFourth RealmTrucks VCAirbus VenturesSojitz
Vow produces cultured meat using proprietary cell-culturing technology, growing animal cells in bioreactors to create novel meat products for consumers.
FoodTech
Co-investorsBetter Bite VenturesBlackbird VenturesCavallo VenturesPeakBridge VCProsperity7 VenturesSquare Peg Capital+1 more
Cambridge, US
Russell Louis Tedrake(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Clark Malloy Burchfiel(Executive Officer, Director)Kerri M. Fetzer-Borelli(Executive Officer)David Marvin Slaughter Johnson(Executive Officer)Adrien David Gaidon(Executive Officer)
BoardColin Beirne(Director)in
Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesDeviation CapitalMenlo VenturesNextView VenturesNVIDIAPrologis Ventures+2 more
Xona Space Systems operates Pulsar, a positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) service delivered from a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit that broadcasts a new signal to augment or replace GPS.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechBurlingame, US
Brian Manning(Executive Officer, Director)inTyler Reid(Director)inAdrien Perkins(Director)
BoardSky Dayton(Director)inLewis Jones(Director)inJeff Crusey(Director)in
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGBeyond Earth VenturesCapital InnovatorsCross Culture VenturesFirst Spark Ventures, LlcIceNine+16 more
Yardstick provides tools to measure, plan, and analyze soil carbon data, including instant soil carbon measurement, sample planning aligned with protocols such as Verra VM0042 and CAR SEP, and data mapping and auditing.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechDover, US
Christopher Tolles(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Meissner(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCultivian Sandbox VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalPillar VCWorkshop Venture Partners+2 more
Zeno builds the Emara sport-utility electric motorcycle plus swappable batteries and charging services.
Bozeman, US
Kenneth Micah(Founder)
Co-investors4DX VenturesAdvantedge FoundersCongruent VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSTIC Investments+1 more
ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Leandro, US
Harshal Chokhawala(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAccelr8Breakout LabsBreakout VenturesCavallo VenturesDudley FundFreshTracks Capital+7 more
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Toyota Ventures invest at?
- Toyota Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Toyota Ventures focus on?
- Toyota Ventures focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Fintech, Hardware, New Materials, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Toyota Ventures located?
- Toyota Ventures is headquartered in Los Altos, US.
- Does Toyota Ventures lead rounds?
- Toyota Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Toyota Ventures co-invest with?
- Toyota Ventures most often shares deals with Manhattan Venture Partners, NVIDIA, Sequoia Capital, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 43
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Maniv Mobility is a venture capital firm focused on the transformation of transportation and the broader economy of movement, backing startups across energy transition and the digitization of automotive, transportation and logistics.
BMW i Ventures is the venture capital arm associated with BMW, investing in companies reimagining the future of automotive across manufacturing, energy storage, EV charging, semiconductors, and automotive software.
Hike Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning startups.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.
OurCrowd is an online private markets investment platform that gives accredited and high-net-worth investors access to pre-vetted startup deals, targeted venture funds, and alternative assets such as private equity and private credit.
Playground Global is a venture capital firm that invests in deep tech companies built by scientists and engineers, spanning next-generation compute, automation, energy, and computational biology.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Spark Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders, known for early investments including leading Twitter's Series B in 2008.
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Flybridge Capital PartnersCrosslink CapitalLowercase CapitalBlockchain CapitalPrimary Venture PartnersAmadeus Capital PartnersMMC VenturesUP PartnersMaven VenturesUbiquity VenturesMomenta VenturesBee PartnersGrit VenturesLeadout CapitalStarbridge Venture Capital LlcGV (Google Ventures)SV AngelEmergence Capital PartnersM13Intel CapitalEntrepreneur FirstCostanoa VenturesEclipse VenturesSignia Venture PartnersG2 Venture PartnersGE VenturesS CapitalBioGeneration VenturesJetBlue VenturesFuture Positive CapitalBenhamou Global Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Toyota Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Toyota Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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