Eriko Suzuki
Impact minded PE Investor (former VC) | Board Director | Coach
Tokyo, Japan · 1 connectionDears Capital (Japan Small/Midcap PE Buyout)
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About
Global finance leader and purpose-driven investor, at the intersection of capital markets, human transformation, and systems change. With two decades spanning investment banking (Morgan Stanley, UBS), venture capital, and private equity, and Board Directorships, brings depth and guidance — from cross-border M&A and IPOs, to founding Japan's first ESG/impact VC firm, to now leading human capital-driven value creation in small-cap buyouts at Dears Capital. Author of How We Live Will Be How We Work, and Japanese translator of Mariana Mazzucato's Mission Economy. Also leads Tokyo Women in VC. And also runs a social impact focused executive Coaching practice — integrating the conviction that lasting business transformation starts with human beings.
Experience
Apr 2025
Jun 2024 to Mar 2026
May 2018 to Mar 2021
Jul 2023 to Jan 2024
Apr 2021 to Jul 2022
May 2016 to May 2018
Sep 2015 to Mar 2016
Oct 2013 to Sep 2015
May 2006 to Sep 2006
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2004 to 2008
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in Economics, Double Major in Economics and Development Studies, Minor in Mathematics, Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.00 Major GPA:4.00/4.00
2004 to 2008