Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A
GeographyJapan
TypeCVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Transport & MobilityRoboticsClimate TechAI Infrastructure
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeCVC
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio
Toyota Invention Partners launched in October 2025 as a wholly owned Toyota subsidiary with ¥100B (~$670M) in capital—a substantial commitment that signals Toyota's seriousness about early-stage innovation. The fund focuses on early-stage Japanese startups aligned with Toyota's transformation from an automobile manufacturer into a broader mobility company.
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