Rui Li
InvestorInvestor 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
- Graduate VenturesAssociate Principalcurrent2024 — present
- BringlyAdvisory Board Member2023 — 2024Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- BikemapAdvisory Board Member2022 — 2024Wenen, Oostenrijk
- LakaBoard Observer2022 — 2024Londen, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- ZeroLightNon-exec Board of Directors2021 — 2024Newcastle Upon Tyne
- PonoocInvestment Manager2020 — 2024Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2018 — 2020Amsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
- International Bike Group / Fietsenwinkel.nlHead of Operations2016 — 2017Amsterdam en omgeving, Nederland
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2014 — 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- DJ Rui LiDJ2007 — 2014
- PostNL ParcelsGraduate Intern2012 — 2013Hoofddorp
- Aqua-Aero WaterSystems BVProject Member2011 — 2012Kupang Area, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Education
- INSEADMaster of Business Administration - MBA2017 — 2018
- Delft University of TechnologyMaster, Strategic Product Design2010 — 2013
- Delft University of TechnologyBachelor, Industrial Design Engineering2005 — 2009
- Stedelijk Gymnasium NijmegenSecondary Education, Nature & Technology + Economy121999 — 2005
- Radboud UniversityBachelor courses during secondary education, Criminal Law and Politics2002 — 2004
Skills & more
Strategic Thinking7Design Thinking10Teamwork2Strategy1Management1Marketing2Product Development8New Business Opportunities2Entrepreneurship2Consulting3Creativity4
Languages Chinese · Dutch · English · Spanish
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,203
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Also worked at PostNL Parcels1
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
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