Nicole LeBlanc from Woven Capital

Nicole LeBlanc is a Partner at Woven Capital.

Woven Capital is the $800M investment arm of Toyota Motor Corporation. Their aim is to broaden the group’s global reach and accelerate innovation by investing in exceptional growth-stage ventures.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Introduction

2:45 Introduction to Woven Capital

05:38 Investment Strategy and Structure

08:13 Exciting Technologies and Market Trends

11:18 Post-Investment Support and Value Addition

14:16 Global Investment Focus and Cultural Insights

16:53 Diverse Applications of Toyota's Expertise

19:44 Robotics and Future Trends

22:38 Corporate Venture Capital Landscape in Canada

25:16 Learning as an Investor

28:07 Fund Structure and Investment Strategy

31:08 Cultural Differences in Business Practices

33:42 Deep Tech and Hardware Investments

36:27 AI Applications and Industry Trends

39:23 Resilience and Optimism in Challenging Times