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Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Palo Alto, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Series A
Industries
  • Automotive tech
  • AI
  • IoT
  • Robotics
About
Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley is a leading global venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation in early-stage startups that are transforming the landscapes of Mobility, AgTech, and HealthTech. Leveraging the extensive resources and expertise of Yamaha Motor Company, the firm actively supports visionary teams by providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and industry insights. This unique partnership enables entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth and bring groundbreaking solutions to market, aligning with Yamaha’s commitment to advancing technology for a sustainable future. Through targeted investments and collaborative initiatives, Yamaha Motor Ventures aims to drive significant advancements in these critical sectors.
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$1M
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Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley focuses on earlystage investments in frontier technologies that align with Yamahas core areas such as robotics, mobility, and sustainability. Their investment thesis emphasizes backing startups that are developing technologies that can transform industries like transportation, agritech, and healthcare.
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