# VC Associate at Toyota Research Institute

- Company: Toyota Research Institute
- What the company does: Toyota Ventures is Toyota’s first standalone early-stage venture capital firm.
- Company website: https://toyota.ventures
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Associate
- Location: Los Altos, CA; San Francisco, CA; Remote
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-01-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/tri/42c0845c-218c-47f0-8546-ffb3903cf4e5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/toyota-research-institute-vc-associate/

## About the role

Our firm is growing and we are looking for an associate for the Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund(s) to help source and screen innovative companies in areas like AI, advanced materials, automation and robotics, and space tech. Along with a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years of related work experience, we are seeking someone with a strong understanding of deep tech. Hands-on experience in a development or product management role related to one of our investment areas is a plus.

## What they're looking for

- 2+ years of work experience in related role, previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or relevant field
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- AI, robotics, or semiconductor exposure
- Entrepreneurial-minded and well-networked
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Tags: Toyota Ventures