Shintaro Yamada
Founder at
MERCARI, INC.
Net worth: 1 218 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Shintaro Yamada founded Mercari, Inc. and Zynga Japan KK. Currently, Mr. Yamada is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Mercari, Inc. Mr. Yamada is also on the board of Mercari, Inc. (United States), Mercari Europe Ltd., Merpay Ltd. and Souzoh, Inc. Shintaro Yamada received an undergraduate degree from Waseda University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MERCARI, INC. 27.71% | 31/12/2025 | 45,748,000 ( 27.71% ) | 1 218 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Shintaro Yamada active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MERCARI, INC. | Founder | 01/02/2013 |
Mercari, Inc. (United States)
 Mercari, Inc. (United States) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an application to buy and sells fashion goods | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2024 |
Mercari Europe Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2015 |
Merpay Ltd.
 Merpay Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an e-money and digital payment company | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2016 |
Souzoh, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2015 |
suadd KK | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2012 |
Former positions of Shintaro Yamada
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zynga Japan KK
 Zynga Japan KK Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs and hosts websites | Founder | - |
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9
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8
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Waseda University
 Waseda University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Zynga Japan KK
Zynga Japan KK Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs and hosts websites | Technology Services |
Mercari, Inc.
 Mercari, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Designs and develops smartphone shopping applications | Retail Trade |
suadd KK | |
Mercari, Inc. (United States)
Mercari, Inc. (United States) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an application to buy and sells fashion goods | Technology Services |
Mercari Europe Ltd. | |
Merpay Ltd.
Merpay Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an e-money and digital payment company | Commercial Services |
Souzoh, Inc. |
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