Efficient Computer
Efficient Computer develops general-purpose data-flow processors and software tools for computing and AI systems.
$100MAdditional funding
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Toyota Ventures
toyota.ventures ↗Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionUnited States · Oct 23, 2026 · Jan 1, 2026
Toyota Ventures is Toyota’s early-stage venture capital arm, investing globally in frontier technology and climate solutions, from robotics and computing to energy, materials and carbon management.
Its frontier remit includes AI, aerospace and mobility; climate investing covers renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, batteries and storage. The scope extends well beyond technologies used directly in passenger vehicles.
Portfolio support draws on Toyota’s technical expertise and global resources, alongside work on product, business development, fundraising and executive coaching. The firm seeks both financial returns and strategic value, with a stated principle that financial returns should come first.
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- 8
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 0 6 roles undisclosed
- New companies
- 7 First participation on record · 1 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $1.2B 8 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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