Overview
Ben Joffe is a Senior Partner at SOSV[1][3], a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. Joffe has built expertise in climate tech and health tech[2], and has delivered keynote talks across 35 or more countries[2]. Joffe's professional background spans 18 years with experience across Asia, primarily in China and Japan, as well as time in Silicon Valley[2]. In addition to the SOSV role, Joffe founded Amava Group in March 2025[5] and has served as Founder and CEO of +8* | Plus Eight Star since September 2003[6]. Joffe has worked as an angel investor since November 2007[8] and as a guest lecturer since 2008[9]. Joffe holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Centrale Lyon[11] and completed studies in Mandarin Chinese at Beijing Language and Culture University[12].
Profile introduction
>> I cannot add more connections, please follow my profile instead, or email me at ben@sosv.com << Deep Tech startup investor (focus: climate & health tech), ecosystem player, keynote speaker (300+ talks across 35+ countries) with 18 years experience across Asia (mostly China and Japan, with stints in Silicon Valley). email: ben@sosv.com EXPERIENCE I'm a Senior Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. I have built a broad knowledge in climate tech and health tech, and curate / co-produce the SOSV Climate Tech Summit (www.sosvclimatetech.com) as well as our virtual "m…
Career history
- Senior PartnerMay 2024 to presentSOSV
- PartnerOct 2013 to May 2024SOSV
- FounderMar 2025 to presentAmava Group
- Founder & CEOSep 2003 to present+8* | Plus Eight Star
- Keynote Speaker, Moderator, PanelistSep 2003 to presentKeynote Speaker
- Angel InvestorNov 2007 to presentAngel Investor
- Guest Lecturer2008 to presentGuest Lecturer
- Guest WriterMay 2012 to Dec 2022TechCrunch
Education
- MS, Engineering at Centrale LyonSep 1994 - Sep 1999
- Mandarin Chinese at Beijing Language and Culture University2005 - 2006
- EC-sponsored Korean Business and Language Course at ETP Korea2004 - 2004
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