Chartered Group
Venture debtTokyo · Seed · 22 people tracked
Investment thesis
Chartered Securities positions itself as a global capital allocator emphasizing discernment over insight. Its teams combine deep market experience, rigorous research, and real-time intelligence to navigate economic cycles. The stated approach centers on preserving and compounding wealth through resilient, long-horizon investment strategies intended to anticipate opportunities early. The unit spans asset management, investment banking, and financial brokerage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's websiteManaging Director and Co-Founder of Chartered Investment with over 20 years in traditional and digital capital markets, focused on scalable investment solutions and blockchain-enabled securitization.
Founder and Chairman of Chartered Group with over 36 years of experience in private equity and strategic investments, leading the group's global vision across its four core pillars.
Managing Director at Chartered Investment Managers driving investment and portfolio growth, previously Managing Director of Private Client Services at Mercer.
Former Mossad intelligence leader with 23 years of service, now leading Chartered Group's business development and investments in defense technology startups.
Retired Brigadier General with over 28 years in the Israel Defense Forces and a cyber-defense strategist, leading Chartered Group's defense technology initiatives in Israel.
General Partner at Chartered Opportunities Fund III and advisor to SoftBank; former Director of Israel's Mossad and National Security Advisor.
Principal specializing in cross-border strategy, market entry, and scaling businesses, leading strategic initiatives across Chartered's portfolio companies; holds an MBA from NYU Stern.
Former member of Japan's House of Representatives who held senior government roles including State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defense; serves as a strategic advisor to Chartered Group.
CEO of Wellspring Realty Investments overseeing Chartered Group's hospitality operations in Japan, leading hotel and resort development and asset management.
Wealth management professional formerly with MUFG Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Merrill Lynch, now CEO of Chartered Innovation Nexus.
Outside counsel to Chartered Group since 2015 and partner at Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co., specializing in corporate, M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters.
Head of Strategy and Innovation at Chartered Investment with over 15 years in digital finance, driving blockchain and AI initiatives and digital/crypto securities.
Chief Financial Officer of Chartered Group in Japan overseeing accounting of domestic subsidiaries; also CEO of Moiwa Resorts Operations.
Leads Moiwa's resort operations and a master development plan including the Aman Niseko hospitality component, aiming to establish a year-round alpine destination.
Real estate and distressed asset specialist with over two decades of experience, overseeing the group's real estate activities and development of Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort.
Leads Chartered Vectorial building agentic AI systems, with over 20 years of experience and senior roles at Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, and IBM.
Hospitality asset management specialist serving as Owner's Representative for Aman Kyoto, focused on long-term value creation and operational excellence.
Wealth management executive with over 25 years of experience, formerly a top sales professional at Nomura Securities, now leading PWM Securities.
Luxury hospitality veteran with over 25 years at Banyan Tree and Hyatt, managing Villa Akatsuki in Koh Samui.
Senior executive at Chartered Group overseeing investment, financing, and M&A activities as CEO of Wellspring HD, Primex Capital, and Japan Financial Solutions.
Founder and CEO of Wisdom Academy Inc. since 2010, active in after-school childcare, real estate, and M&A advisory in Japan's education sector.
President of Matsumidori Sake Brewery since 2020, with a background in finance and accounting, blending traditional sake craft with innovation.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Chartered Group invest at?
- Chartered Group invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Chartered Group focus on?
- Chartered Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Fintech.
- Where is Chartered Group located?
- Chartered Group is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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