Where does Benjamin Joffe work?

Benjamin Joffe is Senior Partner at SOSV.

What does Benjamin Joffe invest in?

Benjamin Joffe invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech.

What check size does Benjamin Joffe write?

Benjamin Joffe typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.

Where did Benjamin Joffe go to school?

Benjamin Joffe studied at Centrale Lyon (MS, Engineering); Beijing Language and Culture University (Mandarin Chinese); ETP Korea (EC-sponsored Korean Business and Language Course).

Benjamin Joffe

Investor

Senior Partner at SOSV

Lisbon, Portugal

Writes $250K – $5M checks · typically $500K

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About

Benjamin Joffe is a Senior Partner at SOSV, where he focuses on applying AI and automation to venture capital, building internal tools, and running trainings on practical AI workflows. He supports the firm's portfolio and deal flow through virtual matchmaking events and SOSV's annual Climate Tech Summit.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate Tech

Experience

SOSVSenior Partnercurrent2024 — presentLisbon, Portugal
SOSVPartner2013 — 2024Lisbon, Portugal
Amava GroupFoundercurrent2025 — present
+8* | Plus Eight StarFounder & CEOcurrent2003 — present
Keynote SpeakerKeynote Speaker, Moderator, Panelistcurrent2003 — presentWorldwide
Angel InvestorAngel Investorcurrent2007 — present
Guest LecturerGuest Lecturercurrent2008 — presentWorldwide
TechCrunchGuest Writer2012 — 2022
浙江大学工程师学院 Polytechnic Institute of Zhejiang UniversityAdjunct Professor, Deeptech Ventures Course2021 — 2022
Deep Tech: From Lab To Market PodcastProducer and Host2020
Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence - Entrepreneur First2020Paris, Île-de-France, France
HAXPartner2013 — 2019
Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la FranceFrench Foreign Trade Advisor2017 — 2019Hong Kong SAR
Tech in AsiaGuest Writer2018 — 2019
HackernoonGuest Writer2018
ForbesGuest Writer2016 — 2018
VentureBeatGuest Writer2017 — 2018
Startup AcceleratorsMentor2010 — 2013
500 StartupsMentor in Residence2012
DayDeedFounder2011 — 2012
Mobile Monday BeijingCo-Founder & Organizer2006 — 2010
+8* PublishingOwner & Chief Editor2003 — 2010
Newt GamesRepresentative for Korea/Japan2003 — 2004
France Telecom JapanMarket Analyst2001 — 2003
France Telecom JapanTechnology Licensing Manager2001 — 2002
JitexConsultant - Team Leader1999 — 2001

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Large Language Models (LLM)ChatGPTPython (Programming Language)Vibe CodingBrazilian Jiu-JitsuAsia51Social Psychology11Start-ups99Public Speaking80Startup Ecosystems10Japanese26

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EntrepreneurshipStrategyProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentHatsConsulting

Languages Chinese · English · French · Japanese · Korean · Portuguese · Python · Spanish

Japanese Language Proficiency Test - Level 2 — The Japan Foundation
Black Belt - Shorinji Kempo (Yotsuya Doin, Tokyo) — Shorinji Kempo BC
Brown Belt - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Barra Campolide, Lisbon) — Gracie Barra Association
CS50 Python — CS50
AI For Everyone — Coursera
NLP - Natural Language Processing with Python — Udemy
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming — Udemy
Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification — Coursera

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Benjamin Joffe?: Benjamin Joffe is a Senior Partner at SOSV, where he focuses on applying AI and automation to venture capital, building internal tools, and running trainings on practical AI workflows. He supports the firm's portfolio and deal flow through virtual matchmaking events and SOSV's annual Climate Tech Summit.
Where does Benjamin Joffe work?: Benjamin Joffe is Senior Partner at SOSV.
What does Benjamin Joffe invest in?: Benjamin Joffe invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech.
What check size does Benjamin Joffe write?: Benjamin Joffe typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Benjamin Joffe go to school?: Benjamin Joffe studied at Centrale Lyon (MS, Engineering); Beijing Language and Culture University (Mandarin Chinese); ETP Korea (EC-sponsored Korean Business and Language Course).

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Also worked at Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France7

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Kaz TeradaVenture Advisor at Monta Vista Capital Christal NgAssociate at Golden Gate Ventures Justin LedbetterChief Operating Officer, Marlan Space at Cortado Ventures Marinda LukInvestor at Initialized Capital Jessica KohSenior Executive Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Jirapat SuvidejkosolSenior Associate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.

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