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Rui Li

Investor

Investor at Move Energy

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Rui Li is an Associate Principal at Graduate Ventures, where he invests in early-stage technology startups with a focus on deeptech, climatetech, and AI, particularly those founded by Dutch alumni. He brings operational and consulting experience alongside an engineering background and MBA to his investment work.

Experience

  1. Graduate VenturesAssociate Principalcurrent2024 — present
  2. BringlyAdvisory Board Member2023 — 2024Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  3. BikemapAdvisory Board Member2022 — 2024Wenen, Oostenrijk
  4. LakaBoard Observer2022 — 2024Londen, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
  5. ZeroLightNon-exec Board of Directors2021 — 2024Newcastle Upon Tyne
  6. PonoocInvestment Manager2020 — 2024Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
  7. McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2018 — 2020Amsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
  8. International Bike Group / Fietsenwinkel.nlHead of Operations2016 — 2017Amsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
  9. McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2014 — 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
  10. DJ Rui LiDJ2007 — 2014
  11. PostNL ParcelsGraduate Intern2012 — 2013Hoofddorp
  12. Aqua-Aero WaterSystems BVProject Member2011 — 2012Kupang Area, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Skills & more

Strategic Thinking7Design Thinking10Teamwork2Strategy1Management1Marketing2Product Development8New Business Opportunities2Entrepreneurship2Consulting3Creativity4

Languages Chinese · Dutch · English · Spanish

From Rui's professional profile.

Colleagues at Move Energy

Bastiaan van Wijk
Investment Manager at Move Energy
Eline Peeters
Investment Manager at Move Energy
Frederik de Hosson
Partner at Move Energy
Friso Bensdorp
Partner at Move Energy
Julie Eeftink
Associate at Move Energy
Lex Roukens
Managing Partner at Move Energy
Martin Oldenbeuving
Venture Partner at Move Energy
Max van Zoest
Investor at Ponooc

Network2

Eline Peeters
Investment Manager at Move Energy
Frederik de Hosson
Partner at Move Energy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rui Li?
Rui Li is an Associate Principal at Graduate Ventures, where he invests in early-stage technology startups with a focus on deeptech, climatetech, and AI, particularly those founded by Dutch alumni. He brings operational and consulting experience alongside an engineering background and MBA to his investment work.
Where does Rui Li work?
Rui Li is Investor at Move Energy.
What check size does Rui Li write?
Rui Li typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Rui Li go to school?
Rui Li studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Delft University of Technology (Master, Strategic Product Design); Delft University of Technology (Bachelor, Industrial Design Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Bikemap1

Max van ZoestInvestor at Ponooc

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