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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.
MEET OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
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.
We make exploratory investments in startups solving these problems.
28
PORTFOLIO
COMPANIES
9
FOCUS
AREAS
$300M
TOTAL
AUM
$1-3M
AVERAGE
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DIGITAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
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AGRICULTURE
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THE YAMAHA ADVANTAGE
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
We come from the industries we invest in, as former operators, former customers, and as potential partners. When we join your team, we look to support you from strategy, governance, and go-to-marktet.
MOVE QUICKLY
With a streamlined process and as a separate entity from Yamaha Motor Co., we are able to execute deals rapidly.
GLOBAL NETWORK
Yamaha Motor's operations span the globe with talent and products in over 32 countries.
RELATIONSHIPS
From suppliers to distribution channels, or events and marketing, Yamaha's relationships reach around the world.
ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING
Creating world class products since the 1950s, our teams can help with design for manufacturing, or leveraging our technologies to open up new markets.
DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS
Beyond motorcycle technology, Yamaha Motor has expanded product expertise in robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and financial solutions.
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