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Jeffrey Char

Investor

Advisor at Charm Impact

Tokyo

Writes $10K – $1M checks Β· typically $100K

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436 people in our graph share verified history with Jeffrey β€” schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Cristian PintounlockedJeffrey: together at Unreasonable (2026)
Γ—2Jeffrey: together at ConsenSys
Jeffrey: together at Harvard Law School
Γ—8Jeffrey: together at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

About

Jeffrey Char is Founder and CEO of SOGO Energy Pte. Ltd., which develops solar and geothermal projects across Asia. He also founded TRENDE, an energy platform operating in Japan's power market, and J-Seed Ventures, a Tokyo-based venture studio. His background spans renewable energy, climate technology, and agtech, with expertise in venture capital, strategy, and corporate finance.

Experience

  1. SOGO Energy Pte. Ltd.Founder & CEOcurrent2018 β€” presentSingapore
  2. J-Seed Ventures, Inc.Founder & CEOcurrent2000 β€” presentTokyo, Japan
  3. TRENDE Inc.Directorcurrent2023 β€” presentTokyo, Japan
  4. TRENDE Inc.Founder & Representative Director2017 β€” 2023Tokyo, Japan
  5. NesmaMember of the Board's Strategy & Investment Committeecurrent2026 β€” presentSaudi Arabia
  6. NesmaChairman of the Board's Nomination, Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committeecurrent2025 β€” presentSaudi Arabia
  7. NesmaMember of the Board's Nomination, Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committeecurrent2022 β€” presentSaudi Arabia
  8. Nesma Security Services Co. (NSSC)Chairman of the Advisory Boardcurrent2025 β€” presentDammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
  9. TECHCOOPStrategy & Compensation Committee Member & Investorcurrent2024 β€” presentHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  10. ShrimpTech JIRCASζ ͺ式会瀾Director & Investorcurrent2024 β€” presentTsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
  11. Sasin School of ManagementVisiting Professorcurrent2023 β€” presentBangkok City, Thailand
  12. Equatorial Power Ltd.Director & Investorcurrent2023 β€” presentKampala, Central Region, Uganda
  13. Nesma Renewable EnergyAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 β€” presentJeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
  14. Nesma Renewable EnergyChairman of the Advisory Board2022 β€” 2025Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
  15. National University of ManagementAdjunct Professorcurrent2020 β€” presentPhnom Penh, Cambodia
  16. UnreasonableFellow & Mentorcurrent2020 β€” present
  17. ZowaselAdvisorcurrent2020 β€” presentLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
  18. Charm ImpactAdvisorcurrent2019 β€” presentWatford, England, United Kingdom
  19. SOLshareAdvisorcurrent2018 β€” presentDhaka, Bangladesh
  20. Doshisha UniversityAdjunct Professor2018 β€” 2025Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  21. Idemitsu Kosan Co., LtdAdvisor2020 β€” 2024Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  22. IE Business SchoolAdjunct Professor2014 β€” 2024Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area
  23. Bell Energy Inc.Co-Founder & Director2003 β€” 2024Japan
  24. Hohm EnergyAdvisor2021 β€” 2023City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  25. ConsenSysAdvisor & Investor (Grid+ Project)2017 β€” 2019
  26. Tokyo Electric Power CompanyDirector, Corporate Venture Capital, Business Innovation Task Force2015 β€” 2019Tokyo, Japan
  27. CUUSOO SYSTEMIndependent Director2013 β€” 2019Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  28. Mashmatrix, IncDirector & Investor2010 β€” 2018Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  29. LITALICO lnc.Independent Director2013 β€” 2017Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  30. Accretive Co., Ltd.Advisor2012 β€” 2016Tokyo, Japan
  31. Waseda UniversityAdjunct Professor2011 β€” 2015Tokyo, Japan
  32. Zenlok CorporationCo-founder and Director2007 β€” 2015Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  33. Robert Leonard Consulting Ltd.Managing Director & Investor2003 β€” 2015Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  34. Tohoku UniversityAdjunct Professor2006 β€” 2012Sendai Metropolitan Area
  35. Piku Media Co., Ltd.CEO & Investor2005 β€” 2011Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  36. Maneo KKCo-founder and Director2007 β€” 2010Tokyo, Japan
  37. PhillipCapital Japan KKCEO2005 β€” 2009Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  38. Seer Insight Security Inc.Statutory Auditor2004 β€” 2007Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  39. Sozon Inc.Co-founder and Director2003 β€” 2007Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
  40. Solis KKDirector & Investor2001 β€” 2005Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Skills & more

Strategy99Mentoring35Management36Leadership18Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital99Business Development99Mergers & Acquisitions83Business Strategy70Business Planning58Online Marketing28
+9 moreMarketingCorporate DevelopmentSolar EnergyTeachingStrategic PartnershipsExecutive ManagementNew Business DevelopmentIncubationMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Languages English Β· Japanese

  • Attorney β€” State Bar of California
  • Japan Certified Securities Broker Representative β€” Japan Securities Dealers Association

From Jeffrey's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeffrey Char?
Jeffrey Char is Founder and CEO of SOGO Energy Pte. Ltd., which develops solar and geothermal projects across Asia. He also founded TRENDE, an energy platform operating in Japan's power market, and J-Seed Ventures, a Tokyo-based venture studio. His background spans renewable energy, climate technology, and agtech, with expertise in venture capital, strategy, and corporate finance.
Where does Jeffrey Char work?
Jeffrey Char is Advisor at Charm Impact.
What check size does Jeffrey Char write?
Jeffrey Char typically writes checks of $10K – $1M.
Where did Jeffrey Char go to school?
Jeffrey Char studied at Harvard Law School; University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (JD); Sophia University (BS, Economics).

Same school

Also attended Harvard Law School280

Keith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystDiana BerishaInvestor at Spark CapitalDavid GoldenManaging Partner, Revolution VenturesTracy Van GrackChief Communications Officer at RevolutionSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof Diagnostics

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Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law111

Deborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesBrenden GlapionCorporate Counsel at GreycroftBrad WeirickPartner & General Counsel at March Capital PartnersErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCUri GreenwaldInvestor at Khosla VenturesMichael PerezDeputy General Counsel at Mucker Capital

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Also attended Sophia University39

Ryutaro HiroshimaPartner, Head of Japan at Type One VenturesAkitoshi YamadaPartner at Pantheon VenturesAbigail HitchcockPrincipal at Airbus VenturesChika NakasuExecutive Manager at Playground GlobalSantiago TenorioVenture Partner at Thundermark CapitalJaime SendagortaManaging Director at GP Bullhound

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Shared employers

Also worked at TRENDE Inc.1

Isamu NishijimaInvestor at Headline