BACKGROUND
Masa Shinomiya is a senior mechanical engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies.
Previously, he worked as a body design engineer for a scooter in Yamaha Motor.
Prior to that, he worked as a CAE engineer. He supported structural design, such as for commercial motorcycles, race bikes, surface mounter, and various research projects.
Masa graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a master of Mechanical system engineering.
In his leisure time he enjoys riding motorcycles and skiing.
RYAN MCCRACKAN
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
BACKGROUND
Ryan McCrackan is a Senior Associate at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for sourcing and leading evaluation of investment opportunities.
Previously Ryan worked for Cain Brothers, a healthcare focused investment bank, as a senior associate focused on mergers and acquisitions, Prior to working at Cain Brothers, Ryan was an associate at Prairie Capital Advisors, an investment bank focused on ESOPs and supporting ownership transition. Ryan also has experience working in asset management with CB3 Financial Group and wealth management with Morgan Stanly.
Ryan holds an undergraduate degree specializing in Finance from Miami University and a Master's of Science in Finance from DePaul University. He also is a CFA charterholder.