Toyota Ventures

Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm founded in 2017. It invests globally in early-stage startups focusing on disruptive technologies and business models, with a mission to drive innovation for Toyota. The firm manages over $500 million across funds like the Frontier Fund (AI, cloud computing, autonomy, mobility, robotics, smart cities, digital health, fintech, materials, energy) and the Climate Fund (innovative carbon neutrality solutions).

Chris Abshire

Senior Associate

Jim Adler

Managing Director

Erin Keller

Associate

Nihal Maunder

Analyst

Ethan Sohn

Principal, Climate Fund

David Sokolic

Partner

Past deals in Smart Cities

Oxylus Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Oxylus Energy develops innovative technology for converting CO2 into e-fuels. It aims to make carbon capture competitive, scalable, and circular, contributing to a decarbonized future.

May Mobility

Series D in 2023
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

Xona Space Systems

Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

May Mobility

Series C in 2022
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

Universal Hydrogen

Series B in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen aviation by creating a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem. Founded in 2020 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company manufactures capsule modules designed to safely transport and store hydrogen, which also function as modular fuel tanks that can be directly loaded onto aircraft. By establishing strategic partnerships and developing innovative technologies, Universal Hydrogen aims to deliver an end-to-end hydrogen value chain for aviation, encompassing both hydrogen fuel and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The company also provides a transport and logistics network that utilizes existing freight infrastructure to move hydrogen from production facilities to airports, thereby circumventing the need for expensive new pipelines and storage facilities. This approach supports the transition to carbon-free flight and aims to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel.

Xona Space Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

Near Space Labs

Series A in 2021
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

Universal Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen aviation by creating a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem. Founded in 2020 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company manufactures capsule modules designed to safely transport and store hydrogen, which also function as modular fuel tanks that can be directly loaded onto aircraft. By establishing strategic partnerships and developing innovative technologies, Universal Hydrogen aims to deliver an end-to-end hydrogen value chain for aviation, encompassing both hydrogen fuel and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The company also provides a transport and logistics network that utilizes existing freight infrastructure to move hydrogen from production facilities to airports, thereby circumventing the need for expensive new pipelines and storage facilities. This approach supports the transition to carbon-free flight and aims to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel.

Connected Signals

Venture Round in 2019
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

May Mobility

Series A in 2019
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.

May Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and deploying autonomous vehicle technology to enhance public transportation systems. May Mobility operates a fleet of six-passenger electric shuttles that navigate through traffic using mapped and closed-loop routes. By analyzing city traffic and commuter patterns, the company identifies bottlenecks and optimizes transit routes for various communities. Its services aim to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and provide economic benefits to both communities and riders. Through its innovative approach, May Mobility seeks to create a safer, greener, and more efficient transportation environment.
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