Yamaha Motor Ventures

Yamaha Motor Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Yamaha Motor Corporation, based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2015 by Hiro Saijou, it makes early-stage investments in technologies that complement Yamaha’s mobility and automated systems heritage, with emphasis on robotics, food, and AgTech, and broader adjacent sectors. The firm targets US-based companies across B2B and B2C, energy, clean technology, micro-mobility, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, sustainable materials, mobility and ride-sharing technology, supply chain and infrastructure, and related fields, prioritizing ventures with validated products and customer traction. Through partnerships, Yamaha Motor Ventures seeks to support innovation that aligns with Yamaha’s strategic interests while helping portfolio companies scale in collaboration with Yamaha and its ecosystem.