'Womenomics' advocate Kathy Matsui debuts venture capital fund

Former Goldman Japan vice chair aims to promote diversity from startup stage

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From left: Eriko Suzuki, Kathy Matsui, Miwa Seki and Yumiko Murakami will lead the new fund. (Photo by Kenjiro Suzuki)

KENJIRO SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Kathy Matsui, an early Japanese proponent of empowering women in the workplace, has established a $150 million venture capital fund focusing on environmental, social and governance investing.

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