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Ryusuke Hayashi

Investor

Principal, Head of Mobility Business Innovation at Energy & Environment Investment

Japan

About

Ryusuke Hayashi draws on 15+ years leading Nissan's global EV business to lead a mobility innovation team, specializing in hardware‑heavy infrastructure startups and linking Japan's industrial base with mobility founders.

Invests in

Climate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Experience

  1. Energy & Environment InvestmentsPrincipal , Head of Mobility Business Innovationcurrent2023 — presentTokyo, Japan
  2. バイタルリード取締役current2023 — present島根県出雲市
  3. EV Motors JapanDirector 社外取締役2021 — 2024Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
  4. Energy & Environment InvestmentHead of Mobility Business Innovation2020 — 2023Tokyo, Japan
  5. Nissan Motor CorporationSenior Manager2019 — 2020
  6. Nissan Motor Corporationmanager2017 — 2019
  7. Nissan Motor CorporationLeader, V2X and reuse battery business, Nissan-Mitsubishi Cross Functional Team2016 — 2017Yokohama
  8. Nissan Motor CorporationManager (Global Battery Sales Leader)2015 — 2017Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  9. Nissan Motor Corporation検討委員　member of a committee2015 — 2016
  10. Nissan Motor CorporationManager2014 — 2015Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  11. Nissan Motor CorporationManager2013 — 2014日本 神奈川県 横浜市
  12. Nissan Motor CorporationTechnical Assistant at Alliance CEO Office (Zero Emission Business)2011 — 2013Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  13. Nissan Motor Corporationprogram director office, Infiniti Business Unit2010 — 2011Atsugi, Japan
  14. Nissan Motor Corporationproduct planning2004 — 2011
  15. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.CFT (Monozukuri) member2012 — 2014
  16. British Airwaysmarketing2000 — 2004
  17. Jaguarmarketing1999 — 2000

Skills & more

Market Analysis10Automotive15Never had a jet lag, ready to work at any time zones3Marketing11Product Development6Market Research5Management12Electric Vehicles3Program Management4Vehicles4Battery Business3second life battery business3

From Ryusuke's professional profile.

Colleagues at Energy & Environment Investment

Akifumi Ikeda
プリンシパル (Principal) at Energy & Environment Investment
Chie Suzuki
マネージャー (Manager) at Energy & Environment Investment
Chihiro Ozaki
キャピタリスト (Capitalist) at Energy & Environment Investment
Itaru Shiraishi
ベンチャー・パートナー (Venture Partner) at Energy & Environment Investment
Jun Matsunaga
プリンシパル (Principal) at Energy & Environment Investment
Kengo Nakamura
取締役　パートナー (Director, Partner) at Energy & Environment Investment
Kumiko Morie
インパクト・オフィサー／キャピタリスト (Impact Officer / Capitalist) at Energy & Environment Investment
Makoto Suda
プリンシパル (Principal) at Energy & Environment Investment

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryusuke Hayashi?
Ryusuke Hayashi draws on 15+ years leading Nissan's global EV business to lead a mobility innovation team, specializing in hardware‑heavy infrastructure startups and linking Japan's industrial base with mobility founders.
Where does Ryusuke Hayashi work?
Ryusuke Hayashi is Principal, Head of Mobility Business Innovation at Energy & Environment Investment.
What does Ryusuke Hayashi invest in?
Ryusuke Hayashi invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
Where did Ryusuke Hayashi go to school?
Ryusuke Hayashi studied at Nanzan University (BA, Business Administration); Griffith University (IBR); American Embassy School New Delhi.

Same school

Also attended Nanzan University4

Gul DolenInvestor at JLSCarl LabanzAnalyst at CincyTechKaori RupnowExecutive Assistant at Kicker VenturesEllery BuntelCofounder at Telepathic Technologies

Also attended Griffith University24

Harri PriceExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global LlpAnna TyndalePortfolio Success Lead at AirTree VenturesJai SheridanClient Services Manager at AirTree VenturesSam BakerInvestor at Planet A VenturesReuben BramaInvestor at IDEO CoLab VenturesAlessa SängerInvestment Associate at Future Energy Ventures

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Also attended American Embassy School New Delhi4

Nimesh ModakInvestor at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESIsabella Oline JensenAssociate at The Footprint FirmFaisalManaging Partner at Further VenturesAhana BanerjeeFounder at Clear

Shared employers

Also worked at Energy & Environment Investment4

Itaru Shiraishiベンチャー・パートナー (Venture Partner) at Energy & Environment InvestmentTaiki Hinoプリンシパル (Principal) at Energy & Environment InvestmentMasaki Yanoベンチャー・パートナー (Venture Partner) at Energy & Environment InvestmentJurgen HornmanAdvisor at Double Down

Also worked at Nissan Motor Corporation12

Ana Cristina Gadala-MariaPrincipal at QED InvestorsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalAmrit RajPartner & Chief Marketing Officer at Jungle VenturesCharly MwangiPartner at Eclipse VenturesTaira MashimoFellow at TDK VenturesIsrael RuizPresident at The Engine Ventures

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Also worked at British Airways8

Bhrigu BaliCFO/COO at noaSagar ChopraCo-Founder and General Partner at Simsan VenturesWendy FosterTalent Director at SAGANACatherine SmithInvestor at Volpi CapitalFolake Ani-MumuneyInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Stefan HappEVP Payments at Synapse Partners

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Also worked at Jaguar15

Winston MathewAssistant Ventures Manager at Blackfinch VenturesMike SmeedManaging Director at InMotion VenturesRiz IsmailFinance Director at InMotion VenturesRafael AlésSenior Manager at Axon Partners GroupPreetish RamasawmyJunior Partner at AiiM PartnersSebastian PeckPartner at KOMPAS VC

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