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Kei Onishi Yamaha Motor Ventures E34
Kei Onishi joins Jack Crawford to discuss the objectives and structure of Yamaha Motor Ventures, highlighting their investment focus in terms of stage, size, and value addition. They explore current trends in corporate venture capital and the importance of collaboration within the industry. The conversation delves into measuring success and sector focus, particularly in ag tech and AI applications. Kei shares insights on strategic investment areas and future focus for Yamaha Motor Ventures. The episode also includes personal insights from Kei, offering a glimpse into his professional journey. The discussion concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.
Key Points
- Corporate venture groups are increasingly collaborating with traditional VCs and other corporate venture arms to enhance deal sourcing and strategic engagement.
- Yamaha Motor Ventures focuses on sectors such as AI, robotics, and technologies that improve internal efficiencies and decarbonization efforts throughout their supply chain.
- Value-added services like engineering support and facilitating connections with internal business units and Japanese corporations are key differentiators for Yamaha Motor Ventures in supporting their portfolio companies.
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