Yamaha Motor Ventures

Corporate VC California, United States ·Founded 2015

Overview

Yamaha Motor Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Yamaha Motor Company, established in 2015 to support the company's long-term goal of contributing to society through business. Based in Silicon Valley, California, the firm focuses on investing in innovative technologies and startups that align with Yamaha's mission to offer new excitement and a more fulfilling life for people worldwide. The firm manages USD $200 million across two funds, targeting seed to Series B investments. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as mobility, sustainability, robotics, fintech, insurtech, food and agriculture, and health and wellness. Yamaha Motor Ventures has a history of investing in companies like Machina Labs, which combines AI and robotics to rapidly manufacture advanced sheet metal products. The firm also established the Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund in 2022, a $100 million fund aimed at investing in companies addressing environmental issues. Through its investments, Yamaha Motor Ventures aims to foster collaborative relationships with companies striving to solve environmental problems and contribute to creating a better world. The firm leverages Yamaha Motor's unique capabilities to transform how we live, supporting entrepreneurs in developing new business models and technologies that align with Yamaha's vision for the future.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technologies
  • Alignment with Yamaha's mission
  • Focus on sustainability and environmental issues

Portfolio Companies

Machina Labs

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Frequently asked questions about Yamaha Motor Ventures

What sectors does Yamaha Motor Ventures invest in?

Yamaha Motor Ventures invests in FinTech, InsurTech, Sustainability, Robotics, Mobility and Health and Wellness, and is based in California, United States. Yamaha Motor Ventures is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Yamaha Motor Ventures invest at?

Yamaha Motor Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A and Series B.

Which regions does Yamaha Motor Ventures invest in?

Yamaha Motor Ventures invests across United States and Japan.

What companies has Yamaha Motor Ventures invested in?

Yamaha Motor Ventures's portfolio includes Machina Labs.

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