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Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute

Los Altos, Californiatri.global

Overview

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation established in 2016 to focus on research and development in artificial intelligence, robotics, automated driving, and advanced materials. In 2017, TRI formed a corporate venture capital arm, Toyota AI Ventures (now Toyota Ventures), with an initial $100 million to fund early-stage technology startups. TRI's initial investments, including in Nauto, were assumed by this new venture.

Portfolio Companies

6

Website

tri.global

Investments

Toyota Research Institute investments
CompanyDateStageLead
May MobilityNov 2023Series D-
BoxbotSep 2023Series A-
May MobilityJul 2022Series C-
ElementaryDec 2021Series B-
ElementaryJun 2020Series A-

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HeadquartersLos Altos, California
Year FoundedN/A

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