Yamaha Motor Ventures

www.yamahamotor.vc

Catalyze innovation by supporting entrepreneurs with Yamaha Motor's unique capabilities to transform how we live. Yamaha Motor's long term vision is to solve major social problems such as feeding the world sustainably, enhancing human possibilities, enabling longer, healthier lives, moving people and goods around the world.

Check Size

$1M - $3M

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth

Focus Areas

Mobility Transportation, Robotics, Logistics Supply Chain

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Investment Thesis

Yamaha Motor Ventures practices exploratory investing focused on solving major societal problems through startup partnerships. They leverage Yamaha Motor’s operational expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and global network to support entrepreneurs building transformative technologies. The firm emphasizes being an extension of portfolio company teams, providing not just capital but deep industry expertise and strategic support.

What Sets Them Apart

Industry experts who come from the industries they invest in, as former operators, customers, and potential partners
Streamlined deal execution process as a separate entity from Yamaha Motor Co., enabling rapid decision-making
Global network with Yamaha Motor's operations spanning over 32 countries with talent and products
Deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities with world-class product creation expertise since the 1950s
Access to Yamaha's diverse product expertise beyond motorcycles including robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and financial solutions
Extensive supplier relationships, distribution channels, events, and marketing infrastructure
Hands-on engineering support for portfolio companies (e.g., Senior Mechanical Engineer providing CAE and design support)