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Hiroshi (dave) Takeuchi

Operating Officer, Mobility Business Unit I, Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

Tokyo

Overview 

Hiroshi (Dave) Takeuchi is currently serving as an Operating Officer in the Mobility Business Unit I at Mitsui & Co. Ltd. With a Master's degree from Waseda University, he has held various key roles within Mitsui & Co. Ltd., including Deputy General Manager in the Mobility Business Unit I, showcasing a strong background in investments, business development, and corporate strategy. Takeuchi's career highlights include his tenure as Managing General Partner at Magenta Venture Partners and his extensive experience in private equity, corporate development, and venture capital within Mitsui & Co. Ltd., demonstrating a track record of success in driving business growth and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience 

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Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

  • Operating Officer

    2024 - Current

    Responsible for investment and new business development in the mobility space.

  • Deputy General Manager, Mobility Business Unit I

    2022 - 2024

    Startup investment and new business development in mobility space.

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Magenta Venture Partners

  • Managing General Partner

    2018 - 2022

    Raised $90M from Japanese strategic investors and founded a new venture capital firm in Israel, investing in seed - early stage local startups in Israel. Successfully built a portfolio of promising 11 Israeli startups.

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Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

  • Deputy General Manager, Private Equity Div.

    2018 - 2018

    Setting up a new VC fund targeting tech startups in Israel.

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Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

  • Deputy General Manager, Corporate Business Development Div.

    2015 - 2017

    Leading new business development and investment projects in Mitsui with design thinking framework. Incubating the company wide digital transformation initiative.

  • Manager, Business Innovation Dept. Corporate Planning Div.

    2012 - 2015

    - Running a company wide innovation initiative. - Incubation of new businesses with disruptive ideas/technologies (10years+ of time horizon). - Networking with major universities and VCs in US/Japan/China for sourcing new ideas/investment deals.

  • Manager, Automotive Strategy Dept.

    2009 - 2012

    Responsible for new investments and business developments in EV(Electric Vehicle) industry in Japan, China, Taiwan, US and India. Engaged in new technology sourcing (e.g. batteries), EV key components development & distribution business , EV manufacturing outsourcing business and related service businesses. Located in Tokyo, Japan

Mitsui & Co., Venture Partners Inc

  • Investment Partner

    2004 - 2009

    Engaged in startup investments and post investment management in IT & Cleantech space in Silicon Valley, US. BoD and board observer position of portfolio companies, did value adds to portfolio companies mainly in the field of sales & marketing support in Japan market. Located in Menlo Park, CA.

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MVC corporation

  • Vice President

    2002 - 2004

    I was in charge of startup investments and post investment managements in Japan, China and US. Located in Tokyo, Japan.

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Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

  • Manager

    1995 - 2002

    April 1995 - March 1999: Information & Communication Systems Div. April 1999 - April 2002: Commodity Trading and Risk Management Div. April 2002 - September 2002: Private Equity Div.

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