Woven Capital Names Ro Gupta as Managing Director
Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage investment arm, today announced the appointment of Ro Gupta as Managing Director. Gupta will lead the firm as it deploys Fund II, $800 million in new capital for investments across forward-looking categories of mobility and beyond, spanning AI, automation, climate tech, energy and sustainability. “I’m truly honored and excited to build […]
Machina Labs Advances Custom Automotive Manufacturing with AI and Robotics
Toyota pilot program and Woven Capital investment support automotive manufacturing breakthrough Machina Labs, a leader in advanced manufacturing and robotics, today announced next-generation manufacturing methods for automotive body panels and accessories. This will enable automakers to bring customized vehicles to market at mass-production prices, representing a breakthrough in automotive manufacturing customization. The announcement was made […]
Toyota Launches Strategic Investment Subsidiary and Woven Capital Fund II to Accelerate Transformation into a Mobility Company
Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) today announced the establishment of Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. (“TIP”), a new strategic investment subsidiary with 100 billion yen Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) today announced the establishment of Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. (“TIP”), a new strategic investment subsidiary with 100 billion yen (approximately 670 million USD) in capital. TIP […]
Tacta Systems Announces $75 million in Funding to Bring Dextrous Intelligence to Robots
Founded by serial entrepreneurs, Tacta is developing robotics with human-like tactile abilities for industrial and consumer applications Tacta Systems, a robotics company developing dextrous intelligence to give robots human-level tactile skills and spatial awareness, today announced $75 million in funding to accelerate the development of robotic solutions capable of performing complex, human-like tasks. The funding […]
UVeye Secures $191M in Funding to Meet Soaring Demand for AI-Powered Vehicle Inspection Systems led by Woven Capital
We’re thrilled to announce a significant development at UVeye—a $191 million increase in our funding, bringing our total to $380.5 million. This round, led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, empowers us to enhance our technological advancements and expand our market presence. This latest funding round, which extends our Series D, enables us to pursue […]
Shippeo Raises $30M Strategic Round Led by Woven Capital to Accelerate US and APAC Expansion
Shippeo’s commitment to shipping data quality and innovation drives customer and revenue growth as it expands globally. Shippeo, a global leader in real-time multimodal transportation visibility, today announced a $30 million strategic funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, with participation from existing investors: Battery Ventures, Partech, NGP Capital, Bpifrance Digital Venture, LFX […]
Stoke Space Announces $260 Million in New Investment with Participation by Woven Capital
Stoke Space has raised $260 million to advance development of a fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle and its Cape Canaveral launch site. Stoke announced Jan. 15 that it raised a Series C round from a group and new and returning investors. The company declined to disclose the valuation of the round, stating only that it […]
Third Wave Automation Closes $27 Million Series C Funding Led by Woven
Third Wave Automation, a provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts, has closed a $27 million Series C round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. This brings the total investment to date to $97 million. Founded in 2018, the company has built a platform that provides users the flexibility to deploy their fleet in four modes: […]
Third Wave Automation Closes $27 Million Series C Funding to Scale Autonomous Forklifts
Toyota’s Growth Fund, Woven Capital, Invests in Shared Autonomy Forklift Technology that Drives Significant Enhancements in Warehouse Operational Efficiency and Safety Third Wave Automation, provider of autonomous high-reach forklifts powered by Shared Autonomy, today closed a $27 million Series C round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. Return investors Innovation Endeavors, Norwest Venture Partners […]
EneCoat Technologies Raises 5.5 Billion Yen Series C Financing Led by Woven Capital
Accelerating development of proprietary perovskite cell technology that can diversify solar supply chains, support IoT devices and mobility applications.EneCoat Technologies, a leading developer of perovskite solar cells (“PSC”), today announced a 5.5 billion yen Series C funding round led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital and joined by INPEX and Mitsubishi HC Capital. Existing investors […]
