Shintaro Yamada

Shintaro Yamada

Shintaro Yamada (#3314)

Never be afraid of failure:Go bold.

  • $ 1 B
  • mobile apps
  • Japan
  • M
  • 48 Years

About Me

Shintaro Yamada founded the online used-goods marketplace, Mercari, in 2013 and is the company's CEO. Yamada launched the online marketplace focusing on smartphone users. It had achieved unicorn status by 2016. Mercari's shares have more than doubled since 2020 on an online-buying boom during the pandemic. The company gave each employee a grant of $550 to cover the cost of working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Shintaro Yamada’s rise and global influence.

  • #2578   Billionaires (2022)
  • #25   Japan's 50 Richest (2021)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Shintaro Yamada’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.0B (May 4, 2026)