“As a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota, TIP will build business collaborations by primarily investing in early stage startups in Japan and other companies and inventors who share Toyota’s vision of ‘Inventing our path forward, together.’ Unlike conventional funds with fixed periods, TIP will take a long-term view, aiming to contribute to Toyota’s mission of ‘Producing Happiness for All’ by creating new value with partners and stakeholders. Beyond financial investment, TIP will offer partners access to Toyota’s assets―including talent and manufacturing expertise―helping them scale and build enduring frameworks for synergistic collaboration. Together, a broad spectrum of partners will join TIP to shape the future of mobility. This includes startups to established enterprises, as well as early-stage Inventors participating in Toyota Woven City,” Toyota said.

In parallel, Woven Capital has launched Fund II, targeting 20-25 new investments in Series B to late-stage companies advancing AI, automation, climate technology, energy, sustainability and more. Since 2021, Woven Capital has invested in 18 companies, led by global investment professionals, and has created new business opportunities within the Toyota Group. To further accelerate strategic partnerships, ownership of Woven Capital was transferred from WbyT to Toyota on 1 July 2025, making Woven Capital a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota.