Yamaha Motor Ventures
Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley is a corporate venture capital arm of Yamaha Motor, established in 2015 and located in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors, including transportation, robotics, digital health, fintech, artificial intelligence, agriculture, and energy. It targets startups that demonstrate product and customer validation, aiming to support innovative solutions in various industries such as food, AgTech, and carbon management. By leveraging Yamaha Motor’s expertise and resources, the firm seeks to foster advancements that align with its strategic interests.
Phoenix Tailings
Series B in 2024
Phoenix Tailings Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that focuses on the recycling and re-mining of mining tailings and hazardous by-products, such as Bauxite Residue, to produce essential metal products. Founded in 2019, the company aims to extract strategic materials critical to various industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, biotechnology, and electronics. By treating mining and refining waste as new ore, Phoenix Tailings provides an innovative solution to eliminate hazardous environmental waste while creating primary metals sustainably and economically. This approach not only addresses the demand for metals in multiple sectors but also promotes environmentally friendly practices by offering carbon-free alternatives.
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