Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesMaking Meat, Clearing Carbon: Our Investment in VowImagine sitting down at a restaurant and the menu offers selections that include alternative proteins. However, after taking a closer look…Nov 14, 20221Nov 14, 20221
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesAll-Electric, Two-Wheeled Vehicles for Life and Livelihood: Our Investment in RiverTwo-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds and kick scooters are key pieces of mobility in India. In a country with cities known for high levels of…Aug 2, 20221Aug 2, 20221
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesFull-Stack, Digital Home Construction: Our Investment in AgorusWhile the construction industry is a critical component of our economy, it remains highly fragmented and slow to modernize — traits that…Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesCustomer-First, Asset-Light Intercity Bus Lines: Our Investment in KolorsThe way we travel has reached an inflection point. Customers demand mobility options that are safe, convenient, and affordable. Airlines…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesOff-Chain Credit Data Meets On-Chain Loans: Our Investment in TellerAs a former chief privacy officer and privacy wonk, I understand and appreciate the value of data, privacy, compliance, and governance. The…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesOur Next Frontier: Toyota Ventures Climate FundBy Jim AdlerFeb 14, 20221Feb 14, 20221
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesSmart Autonomy on the Local Farm: Our Investment in AgtonomyAgriculture has historically struggled with tech disruption. Unlike, say, enterprise analytics, the local farmer doesn’t wake up everyday…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesCompletely Reusable Space Launch Vehicles: Our Investment in STOKE SpaceHistorically, the space industry and startups are not natural companions. I know this from firsthand experience. When I left the space…Dec 15, 20211Dec 15, 20211
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesCollaborative Robots on the Farm: Our Investment in BurroOf the many challenges facing our world today, there are few more essential than food — only air and water are more foundational on…Sep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesNext-Gen Satellite Navigation: Our Investment in Xona Space SystemsThe space sector is booming. With space tourism stoking public interest to new highs, space solutions are riding a record wave of…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021