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…4 min read·Nov 14, 2022--1--1
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…3 min read·Aug 2, 2022--1--1
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…3 min read·Jun 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…4 min read·Jun 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…3 min read·Feb 23, 2022----
Jim AdlerinToyota VenturesOur Next Frontier: Toyota Ventures Climate FundBy Jim Adler3 min read·Feb 14, 2022--1--1
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…3 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Dec 15, 2021--1--1
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…3 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·Sep 22, 2021----