The complex economic and societal challenges of today, require us to reexamine our purpose and reimagine our humanity, for Sustainability and Collective Wellbeing.
In order to resolve such complex challenges, first principles and systems thinking based, multidisciplinary and holistic approaches are critical.
Kind Capital hopes to assists our partners with these approaches; in addition to helping integrate novel technologies, innovative business models and global business best practices including ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) considerations.
Kind Capital welcomes working with partners - from individuals, startups to large corporations, based on longterm minded trust and some synchronicities!
Eriko Suzuki Schweisgut
CEO and Founder of Kind Capital
Who We Are
I value curiosity and a growth mindset, courage for kindness and integrity.
I am a multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial operator and investor, with a passion for sustainability and collective wellbeing.
Bio:
Started her career at Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Division, working on large scale M&A transactions, global offerings and IPOs.
Worked in financial planning for a luxury brand, and then launched the Japanese subsidiary of a Silicon Valley drone startup and became its Japan representative.
From 2016, Eriko has been active as a venture capitalist. Worked as Director of the Investment Group at Mistletoe, Inc. (Taizo Son’s social impact fund) and General Partner of global VC Fresco Capital. Most recently, participated in founding Japan's first ESG-focused venture capital firm MPower Partners, as Managing Director.
Eriko has also served as a judge and lecturer for numerous programs sponsored by large corporations, government agencies, and municipalities aimed to foster diverse entrepreneurs, including women, as well as programs related to social impact, environment, and sustainability.
Eriko also runs MIKO Holistic Wellness, an innovative next generation wellbeing community, and is a mother of two children.
Raised in the United States, Canada, the Middle East and Japan.
Graduated from McGill University with a BA in Economics (Honors) and a minor in Mathematics and International Development Studies. While in school, worked for a World Bank affiliated non-profit organization in Kenya, Africa.
Works:
Author - "How We Live, Will Be How We Work" (April 2018, Daiwa Shobo).
Translation Author - "Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide To Changing Capitalism” (December 2021, (NewsPicks Publishing).
Qualifications:
Harvard Business School Sustainable Business Strategy
Stanford University Art Thinking
Yale University Science of Wellbeing
Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (CRR Global)
Current Roles:
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. - Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member, August 2021-
Uhuru Corporation - Advisor, September 2021-
Other to be announced soon
Who We Are
I value curiosity and a growth mindset, courage for kindness and integrity.
I am a multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial operator and investor, with a passion for sustainability and collective wellbeing.
Eriko Suzuki Schweisgut
CEO and Founder of Kind Capital
Bio:
Started her career at Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Division, working on large scale M&A transactions, global offerings and IPOs.
Worked in financial planning for a luxury brand, and then launched the Japanese subsidiary of a Silicon Valley drone startup and became its Japan representative.
From 2016, Eriko has been active as a venture capitalist. Worked as Director of the Investment Group at Mistletoe, Inc. (Taizo Son’s social impact fund) and General Partner of global VC Fresco Capital. Most recently, participated in founding Japan's first ESG-focused venture capital firm MPower Partners, as Managing Director.
Eriko has also served as a judge and lecturer for numerous programs sponsored by large corporations, government agencies, and municipalities aimed to foster diverse entrepreneurs, including women, as well as programs related to social impact, environment, and sustainability.
Eriko also runs MIKO Holistic Wellness, an innovative next generation wellbeing community, and is a mother of two children.
Raised in the United States, Canada, the Middle East and Japan.
Graduated from McGill University with a BA in Economics (Honors) and a minor in Mathematics and International Development Studies. While in school, worked for a World Bank affiliated non-profit organization in Kenya, Africa.
Works:
Author - "How We Live, Will Be How We Work" (April 2018, Daiwa Shobo).
Translation Author - "Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide To Changing Capitalism” (December 2021, (NewsPicks Publishing).
Qualifications:
Harvard Business School Sustainable Business Strategy
Stanford University Art Thinking
Yale University Science of Wellbeing
Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (CRR Global)
Current Roles:
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. - Substitute Audit & Supervisory Board Member, August 2021-
Uhuru Corporation - Advisor, September 2021-
Other to be announced soon
Services
For Startups
Support for purpose driven startups around
fundraising strategization
business development
building channel partnerships
Cross border / market expansion
including market entry research and partnership exploration
Support for Sustainability, Wellbeing, DEI and ESG integration
including overall analysis, trend reporting, developing frameworks and conducting workshops
For Companies
Open Innovation
including launching CVC funds and establishing platforms for collaborating with global startups
Support for Sustainability, Wellbeing, DEI and ESG integration
including overall analysis, trend reporting, developing frameworks and conducting workshops
Writing & Speaking
Thematic writing, translation and speaking engagements on below topics:
#finance #technology #global
#venturecapital #angelinvesting
#wellbeing #wellness #futureofwork #futureofeducation
#consiousscaling #consciouscapital #socialimpact #ESG #sustainability #diversity
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Established July 2018
Office Tokyo, Japan