Toyota Motor

Toyota Motor Corporation, founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda, is a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer headquartered in Aichi, Japan. The company produces a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, minivans, commercial vehicles, and parts, and operates in over 170 countries and regions. Notably, Toyota's brands encompass Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino. In fiscal 2024, it sold approximately 11.1 million vehicles globally, with a market share of about 52% in Japan and around 15% in the United States. Beyond vehicle manufacturing, Toyota has diversified its operations to include financial services and robotics. The company also holds significant investments in various firms, including stakes in Denso, Subaru, and other technology and automotive companies.

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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, that specializes in providing driverless shuttle services to enterprise and municipal clients. Founded in 2017, the company operates a fleet of six-passenger electric vehicles designed to navigate through traffic on mapped routes. May Mobility aims to address the challenges of urban congestion and limited mobility access by leveraging advanced autonomous technology. Its approach focuses on system-level safety design and optimizing transit routes to enhance user experience and improve transportation efficiency. By deploying autonomous shuttles, May Mobility seeks to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and create economic benefits for communities, ultimately contributing to a safer and more accessible urban environment.

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.

MONET Technologies

Corporate Round in 2019
MONET Technologies is a On-demand mobility service,Data analysis service and Autono-MaaS

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’s flagship product, Choreo, is a cloud-based platform that connects vehicles and facilitates transactions, enabling automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and content providers to deliver a wide range of in-vehicle services. These services include core telematics, vehicle connectivity, device integration, and network management, enhancing the driving experience by integrating smartphones with vehicle systems for safety, convenience, and infotainment. Airbiquity also offers 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 operates cloud data centers in Asia, North America, and Europe, positioning itself at the intersection of automotive technology and digital lifestyle integration.

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., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Grab

Series H in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Metawave

Venture Round in 2018
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, develops innovative beamsteering radar technologies using metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry and transportation providers. The company’s flagship product, SPEKTRA, enhances safety for automated driving by providing advanced radar capabilities, including 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that effectively direct signals in areas with lower coverage. The company also features the AWARE AI platform, which utilizes deep learning to derive meaningful insights from radar signals. Alongside its automotive focus, Metawave is working on smart beamsteering antennas designed to enhance 4G and 5G networks, aiming to deliver faster connectivity for a wide range of users.

JapanTaxi

Series B in 2018
JapanTaxi Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in mobile application services for arranging and scheduling taxi rides in Japan. Founded in 1977, the company caters to the transportation needs of users by providing a user-friendly platform that includes a fare calculator for offline taxi rides. In addition to its core booking services, JapanTaxi offers various technological solutions such as drive recorder devices, cashless payment systems, tablets, and a data platform to enhance the customer experience. As a subsidiary of Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd., JapanTaxi continues to innovate within the taxi service industry, making travel more accessible and efficient for its users.

Sansan

Series D in 2017
Sansan Inc., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in cloud-based contact management services. The company has established itself as a leader in Japan, offering its services to over 7,000 premium corporate users, including government entities. In 2012, Sansan launched its business card application, Eight, which has garnered over 1.5 million registered users. This app not only facilitates the management of business cards but also integrates social media features to enhance networking opportunities. Sansan operates a subsidiary, Sansan Global Pte. Ltd., in Singapore, reflecting its commitment to expanding its reach beyond Japan. The company's offerings aim to streamline contact management for both businesses and individual users.

HDS Global

Debt Financing in 2017
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.

Preferred Networks

Corporate Round in 2017
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in software development services focused on real-time machine learning and deep learning technologies. The company aims to create practical applications for the Internet of Things, particularly in transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare. Its services encompass data analytics, edge computing, distributed intelligence, and computer vision, catering to various sectors including retail, automotive, healthcare, advertising, life sciences, manufacturing, public safety, network security, and transportation. Preferred Networks also explores the integration of machine learning in areas such as personal robotics, plant optimization, materials discovery, and sports analytics. With a branch in Berkeley, California, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies that combine data from the physical and digital realms for applications like autonomous driving and medical diagnosis.

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., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

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

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 based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in health technology with a focus on preventive healthcare using artificial intelligence. The company addresses health issues stemming from poor lifestyle habits, including exercise, nutrition, and rest, which contribute to disparities in life expectancy and rising medical costs. FiNC offers an AI-enabled platform that allows users to log and analyze their health data, facilitating better management of their wellness. By combining data analysis, rich content, and social features, FiNC aims to provide personalized healthcare support that helps individuals understand and improve their lifestyle choices related to diet, sleep, and exercise.

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 Motor Co., Ltd. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of compact cars, both in Japan and internationally. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Ikeda, Japan, the company produces a wide range of vehicles and components, including industrial vehicles, stamped body parts, diesel engine parts, hydraulic components, and various automotive functional parts. Additionally, Daihatsu is involved in the provision of vehicle transportation services, sales and exports of automobiles and parts, and automotive accessories. It also engages in automobile sales financing, temporary worker dispatch, facility maintenance, and insurance services. As a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Daihatsu continues to be a prominent player in the automotive industry, focusing on innovation and the development of new technologies.

Preferred Networks

Funding Round in 2015
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in software development services focused on real-time machine learning and deep learning technologies. The company aims to create practical applications for the Internet of Things, particularly in transportation systems, manufacturing, and bio-healthcare. Its services encompass data analytics, edge computing, distributed intelligence, and computer vision, catering to various sectors including retail, automotive, healthcare, advertising, life sciences, manufacturing, public safety, network security, and transportation. Preferred Networks also explores the integration of machine learning in areas such as personal robotics, plant optimization, materials discovery, and sports analytics. With a branch in Berkeley, California, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies that combine data from the physical and digital realms for applications like autonomous driving and medical diagnosis.

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.
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