Another sexual harassment allegation

[View it in your browser]( [The Japanese government-backed VC fund named Cool Japan is facing serious sexual harassment accusations.]( Another case of [sexual harassment]( has cropped up in the tech community, this time coming from Japan. Female employees, who were subjugated to a demeaning party game, have unionised against their executives. Male colleagues have also joined. They are calling for the resignation of senior executives that they say promoted a culture of sexual harassment. The group also wants a reformation of the reporting system. The fund is a significant financial supporter of the 500 Startups Japan branch. -Kevin [Michael Lints of Golden Gate Ventures promoted to partner, wants to help take Southeast Asia global]( by [Kevin McSpadden]( [RISE attendees, share your reaction and thoughts here!]( via [e27 Events]( [(Exclusive) India-based smart keyboard app Bobble close to raising Series B from international investors]( by [Sainul Abudheen K]( [News at a glance, China to ban VPNs, APAC millennials say they are lazy, a bitcoin exchange CEO gets hauled to court, and more]( by [Yon Heong Tung]( [Overcoming internal barriers in Corporate Venture Capital involves gaps in information and decision-making]( by [Kanako Honda]( [Helping entrepreneurs in Singapore make a bigger global impact]( by [Grace Sai]( Want to be a thought leader on e27? [Contribute here]( [Indonesian agritech startup Brambang eases online transaction of shallots]( by [Anisa Menur A. Maulani]( [StartupQuest Selangor 2017]( via [e27 Events]( [SingSaver helps you find the right financial products using its AI tools; raises US$50M Series B led by IFC]( by [Sainul Abudheen K]( [Meet YumPals (Philippines), an online marketplace and selling platform that enables food lovers to order deliveries from nearby home-based chefs and food entrepreneurs]( via [e27 Startups]( [Crowdfunding is not just a way to raise money, but also a great way to build community]( by [Erik Cornelius]( [S]( is hiring!]( via [e]( Jobs]( [Read more on e27...]( [Today is your last chance to get the whitepaper above! Give it a look. It is quite useful.]( Want your brand on our Daily Digest? Email us at engage@e27.co! News Echelon Startups Investors Jobs Marketplace "To empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build and grow their companies" [VISIT E27 NOW]( Our mailing address is: e27 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #05-21 Singapore 139951 Copyright © 2016, Optimatic Pte Ltd, All rights reserved. [unsubscribe from this list](