On November 17, 2025, Turing, a Japanese startup specializing in autonomous - driving technology, made a public announcement regarding the successful completion of its Series A funding round. In this round, it managed to raise roughly 15.3 billion yen (equivalent to approximately US$99 million) from a group of investors, among which Denso, a key supplier for Toyota Motor Corporation, was a prominent participant. In a remarkable development, the company's valuation has soared nearly four - fold compared to the previous year, now standing at around US$388 million. This particular funding round encompasses a syndicated loan of 5.5 billion yen. The capital raised will be strategically allocated to expedite the research, development, and rigorous testing processes of autonomous - driving technologies. This reflects the growing confidence in Turing's potential and the increasing importance of autonomous - driving technology in the automotive industry.