Toyota becomes top shareholder in Joby Aviation


The latest tranche raises Toyota’s stake to 15.3%. — Bloomberg

TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp has invested US$250mil in Joby Aviation Inc, completing the first half of a previously announced US$500mil commitment and becoming the air taxi maker’s largest shareholder.

The investment, originally expected to close in 2024, is part of Toyota’s pledge to boost its total funding in the Santa Cruz, California-based company to US$894mil.

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