BACKGROUND
Masa Shinomiya is a senior mechanical engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies.
Previously, he worked as a body design engineer for a scooter in Yamaha Motor.
Prior to that, he worked as a CAE engineer. He supported structural design, such as for commercial motorcycles, race bikes, surface mounter, and various research projects.
Masa graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a master of Mechanical system engineering.
In his leisure time he enjoys riding motorcycles and skiing.
ANISH PATEL
COO & MANAGING DIRECTOR
BACKGROUND
Anish is a Partner at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is the COO and Managing Director.
Previously, Anish was General Partner at Blue Victor Capital, a mobility focused venture fund. Prior to that, he was Senior Investment Director at SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) Capital for four years and prior to that he was Investment Manager at General Motors Ventures.
He graduated from Michigan State University with degrees in Finance and Economics.
COMPANIES
Veniam
Exyn
Canvass
InOrbit
PrecisionHawk
Loop+
C. Light