Yamaha Motor Ventures

Yamaha Motor Ventures (YMV) is the corporate venture capital arm of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. YMV aims to support innovation by investing in early-stage startups across multiple sectors, including transportation, robotics, and digital health. The firm manages a total of $300 million in assets across three $100 million funds, focusing on exploratory investments that align with Yamaha's long-term vision of enhancing human possibilities and sustainable living. By leveraging Yamaha's extensive operational infrastructure, YMV provides portfolio companies with access to engineering talent, manufacturing expertise, and global distribution networks, enabling them to scale effectively.

Yamaha Motor Ventures offers portfolio companies direct access to Yamaha's global operational infrastructure, including engineering talent, manufacturing expertise, and distribution networks across over 32 countries. This support enhances the growth potential of its investments, enabling startups to leverage Yamaha's established relationships and capabilities.