Toyota Motor

Toyota Motor Corporation, founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda and headquartered in Aichi, Japan, is a prominent automotive manufacturer that produces and markets a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and commercial vehicles. The company began its journey in 1935 with the completion of its A1 prototype passenger car and G1 truck, and by 1936, it had exported its first vehicle. Toyota's global reach extends to over 170 countries and regions, supported by a network of 52 overseas manufacturing companies. In addition to vehicle production, Toyota is involved in the development of automobile parts and has expanded into financial services and robotics, ensuring a diverse portfolio that meets various market needs.

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Rapidus

Grant in 2022
Rapidus aims to develop the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

Momenta

Corporate Round in 2021
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Momenta

Corporate Round in 2021
Momenta is an autonomous driving startup operating out of Beijing. Its deep-learning based software in perception, HD semantic mapping, and data-driven path planning enables the realization of full autonomy. Momenta offers multi-level autonomous driving solutions as well as big data products and services. Momenta’s team is composed of some of the world’s top experts in computer vision and deep learning, including one of the authors of Faster R-CNN and ResNet, the most popular deep learning network, as well as winners of ImageNet 2015, MS COCO Challenge 2015, and ImageNet 2017. Momenta is leading the autonomous driving software space with advanced technical competence and a strong commitment to innovation.

Pony.ai

Series B in 2020
Pony.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for autonomous mobility applications. Founded in 2016 by James Peng and Tiancheng Lou, Pony.ai is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and in China. The company creates full-stack autonomous driving solutions that enhance the manufacturing of automated vehicles. Its technology utilizes advanced algorithms and AI to accurately interpret the vehicle's environment, enabling it to predict the actions of surrounding drivers and navigate safely. In addition to its software solutions, Pony.ai operates a public-facing Robotaxi service, further demonstrating its commitment to advancing autonomous transportation.

Joby Aviation

Series C in 2020
Joby Aviation, LLC is an electric mobility company focused on developing fully electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft aimed at transforming air transportation. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Cruz, California, the company specializes in creating a 5-seat aircraft that utilizes advanced electric propulsion technology. Joby Aviation emphasizes innovative design through its expertise in composite airframe fabrication, aerodynamic analysis, high-performance electric motor development, and state-of-the-art battery pack design. The company's mission is to provide a safe, quiet, fast, and affordable air-transportation service, contributing to a significant shift in personal mobility.

May Mobility

Series B in 2019
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

OPTIMIND

Series A in 2019
OPTIMIND.Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based platform for logistics delivery optimization. The company offers Loogia, a distribution and delivery planning system of the cloud by by SaaS model. It enables users to optimizes dispatch management and delivery route. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Nagoya-shi, Japan.

LeapMind

Series C in 2019
LeapMind Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing hardware architecture and software platforms that facilitate deep learning applications. The company focuses on making deep learning more compact and accessible, which it refers to as the "Deep Learning of Things" (DoT). LeapMind's innovative approach includes designing algorithms that enhance the accuracy of neural network models while reducing their computational complexity, enabling their use in small computing environments. Additionally, the company conducts research on original chip architectures that efficiently implement deep neural networks on circuits with low power consumption and limited memory.

Didi

Corporate Round in 2019
Didi Chuxing is a mobile transportation platform that offers app-based transportation services. The company offers a mobile tech-based mobility option for users across, including taxi hailing, private car-hailing, Hitch (social ride-sharing), DiDi Chauffeur, DiDi Bus, DiDi Test Drive, DiDi Car Rental, and DiDi Enterprise Solutions. As a practitioner in the sharing economy initiative, DiDi is committed to working with communities and partners to solve transportation, environmental challenges, and employment problems using big data-driven deep-learning algorithms that optimize resource allocation. Bo Zhang and Wei Cheng established the company in 2012 in Beijing, Beijing.

Uber

Corporate Round in 2019
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Airbiquity

Funding Round in 2019
Airbiquity Inc. specializes in connected vehicle services and automotive telematics solutions. The company offers Choreo, a cloud-based platform that facilitates the connection of vehicles, processes transactions, and delivers comprehensive services from the cloud to various vehicles. This platform enables automotive manufacturers, tier one suppliers, mobile network operators, and content providers to implement in-vehicle connected car solutions, encompassing core telematics, vehicle connectivity, device integration, and management features. Additionally, Airbiquity provides OTAmatic, an over-the-air solution that automates software updates and data management for connected vehicles, along with a vehicle configurator for managing connected vehicle software. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Airbiquity also operates cloud data centers in Asia, North America, and Europe, positioning itself as a leader in integrating software and wireless services within the automotive industry.

Uber

Corporate Round in 2018
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.

JapanTaxi

Series B in 2018
JapanTaxi Co.,Ltd. develops a mobile application that enables users to arrange and schedule a cab ride in Japan. The company provides drive recorder devices, a wallet, tablets, a data platform, and payment machines for cashless function. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. JapanTaxi Co.,Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Nihon Kotsu Co.,Ltd.

Sansan

Series D in 2017
Since its founding in 2007, Sansan has focused on delivering its cloud based contact management service to customers in Japan and beyond. Sansan is setting the standard in Japan for cloud-based contact management, with annually doubling numbers of users from over 7,000 premium corporate users including the Japanese Government (METI). Sansan Inc. is based in Tokyo, Japan and has its subsidiary Sansan global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore since October 2015. The company began offering its business card app Eight in 2012. It has over 1.5 million registered users as a new business network that incorporates a social media framework to transform business cards into business connections. Founded: June 11, 2007 URL: https://www.corp-sansan.com/ Address: Aoyama Oval Building, 13F, 5-52-2, Jingu-mae Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0001 Business scope: Planning, development, and sales of cloud-based business card management services Sansan for business users: https://www.sansan.com Eight for individual users: https://8card.net

Preferred Networks

Corporate Round in 2017
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in March 2014. It specializes in software development and leverages real-time machine learning technologies to create applications for the Internet of Things. The company focuses on practical applications of deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies, with particular emphasis on transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare. Additionally, Preferred Networks engages in research and development related to data analytics, edge computing, distributed intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision. Its services cater to various sectors, including retail, automotive, healthcare, advertising, life sciences, manufacturing, public safety, network security, and public transportation. Preferred Networks also has a branch in Berkeley, California, and continues to explore innovative uses of deep learning in areas such as personal robotics, plant optimization, materials discovery, sports analytics, and entertainment.

Mazda Motor

Post in 2017
Mazda Motor Corporation is a Japanese company focused on the manufacture and distribution of automobiles and automotive components. It primarily produces passenger cars and commercial vehicles, alongside diesel and gasoline engines, as well as manual and automatic transmissions. The majority of Mazda's production occurs domestically in Japan, and the company operates across four key geographic regions: Japan, North America, Europe, and other markets. A significant portion of its consolidated revenue is generated from operations in Japan, followed by North America and Europe.

Grab

Series G in 2017
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.

Dynamic Map Platform

Corporate Round in 2017
Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. develops three dimensional mapping software platform. The company provides framework on the system, including measurement, mapping, server system, delivery, and security against hacking. It offers development plan (schedule, necessary cost), pricing, and business model. The company also provides data related to road administration to the government. In addition, the company engages in research and development and maintenance of three dimensional maps. Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Dynamic Map Planning Co., Ltd and changed its name to Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd in June 2017. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Getaround

Series C in 2017
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Magellan Systems Japan, Inc.

Venture Round in 2017
Magellan Systems Japan, Inc. researches, develops, and licenses high precision satellite positioning systems. The company offers semi-software and software global positioning systems (GPS), digital signal processing technology systems, multi-frequency multi-global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), high precision GNSS real time kinematic systems, GNSS inertial measurement systems, GPS timing solutions, and autonomous ephemeris prediction solutions. It also imports and sells GNSS related products. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Amagasaki, Japan.

FiNC

Series C in 2017
FiNC Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a health technology company focused on preventive healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence. The company offers an online platform that combines data analysis, rich content, and social elements to assist users in logging, understanding, and managing their health and wellness. By collecting and analyzing data related to diet, sleep, and exercise habits, FiNC aims to address various health issues, such as obesity and chronic pain, while promoting healthier lifestyle choices. Its mission centers on providing personalized AI solutions to enhance overall wellness, thereby bridging the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy amidst global health disparities.

Getaround

Series C in 2016
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Exergy Power Systems

Corporate Round in 2016
Exergy Power Systems is focused on developing, producing, and providing energy storage systems that make use of its uniquely developed hydrogen cells, which have ultrafast charging and discharging properties, as well as enhanced durability.

Daihatsu

Acquisition in 2016
Daihatsu is the surviving Japanese internal combustion engine manufacturers.

Preferred Networks

Funding Round in 2015
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in March 2014. It specializes in software development and leverages real-time machine learning technologies to create applications for the Internet of Things. The company focuses on practical applications of deep learning, robotics, and other advanced technologies, with particular emphasis on transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare. Additionally, Preferred Networks engages in research and development related to data analytics, edge computing, distributed intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision. Its services cater to various sectors, including retail, automotive, healthcare, advertising, life sciences, manufacturing, public safety, network security, and public transportation. Preferred Networks also has a branch in Berkeley, California, and continues to explore innovative uses of deep learning in areas such as personal robotics, plant optimization, materials discovery, sports analytics, and entertainment.

Hds Global

Funding Round in 2015
HDS Global is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming eCommerce through grocery and general merchandise delivery services. It utilizes advanced AI and robotics to power its automated fulfillment system, RoboFS, which allows for quick and touchless order processing. Customers benefit from a personalized shopping experience tailored to their dietary needs and preferences, ensuring they only see relevant products. The company offers a range of services, including made-to-order meats and prepared foods, free home delivery without subscription or service fees, and tri-temperature-controlled vans that ensure optimal delivery conditions for frozen items. HDS Global emphasizes customer satisfaction with retail-level service and convenient at-home returns, while also prioritizing sustainability by using delivery totes that minimize cardboard and plastic waste.

Kajitsudo

Convertible Note in 2014
Kajitsudo is a production and sales of large-scale baby leaf.

Cascade Corporation

Acquisition in 2013
Cascade Manufacturing Company was founded in 1943 with a total capital investment of $7500 in Portland, Oregon as a small machine shop employing just four people. The first recorded sales revenues involved the machining and assembly of stainless steel valves, pipe fittings and other components. Sales for the first year of operation totaled $60,000. 1948 At the end of five years of operation, annual sales volume had increased to $330,000 and the company had grown to approximately 40 employees. Design and production of the company's first hydraulic cylinder led the way in Cascade's aggressive pursuit of new business opportunities. Cascade Corporation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of materials handling load engagement devices and related replacement parts, primarily for the lift truck industry and to a lesser extent, the construction industry.

Hino Ottawa-Gatineau

Acquisition in 2010
Hino truck a Toyota group company. In 2001 Toyota Motor Corporation acquired a majority ownership of Hino Motors, Ltd., committing to a vision of global leadership in the heavy- and medium-duty truck market achieved with regional manufacturing of superior performing trucks. The Toyota Group’s commitment to continuous improvement and team development is why Hino Trucks is the fastest growing medium-duty truck company in America. That commitment also explains why Toyota material handling trucks are the best-selling vehicles in their class, and why the Toyota Tundra has earned such a reputation for toughness and durability.

Tesla

Post in 2010
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, including in the United States, China, and Europe. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers a range of electric vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, and provides electric powertrain components and related services through its service locations and mobile technicians. It sells its vehicles through company-owned stores and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment focuses on energy storage solutions, such as lithium-ion battery systems for homes and commercial applications, and includes the design and installation of solar energy products. Tesla also offers vehicle insurance and promotes renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company aims to accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility by expanding the availability and affordability of electric vehicles.

BioAmber

Series A in 2010
BioAmber is a private US company registered in the state of Delaware. The company, formerly known as DNP Green Technology, changed its name to BioAmber following its acquisition of its joint venture with ARD. Following the transaction, they adopted the name BioAmber, which had been used to that point by the joint venture.