Yamaha Motor Ventures
Overview
Yamaha Motor Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. that invests in early-stage startups across sectors including transportation, robotics, digital health, fintech, AI, agriculture, energy, and advanced materials.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Path Robotics | Oct 2024 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Pathway | Nov 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Phoenix Tailings | May 2025 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Machina Labs | Oct 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Foundation Alloy | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Daniel Barth
Principal
Ryan McCrackan
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Yamaha Motor Ventures based?
Yamaha Motor Ventures is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Yamaha Motor Ventures founded?
Yamaha Motor Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Yamaha Motor Ventures have?
Yamaha Motor Ventures has 35 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Yamaha Motor Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Path Robotics, Pathway, Phoenix Tailings, Machina Labs, Foundation Alloy.
What was Yamaha Motor Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Yamaha Motor Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Foundation Alloy in 2026.
What sectors does Yamaha Motor Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Yamaha Motor Ventures focus on?
Yamaha Motor Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Yamaha Motor Ventures's AUM?
Yamaha Motor Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $300.0M and $300.0M.