UCL School of Management

Yash Rane

Teaching Assistant

Biography

I am a climate tech investor focused on pre-seed to Series A investments in early-stage startups across North America and Europe, with a sector focus on industrial decarbonization, energy, and materials.

I bring 8 years of experience as a commercial founder, leading business development, hiring, and fundraising for startups. I co-founded a cloud manufacturing platform that streamlined vendor management and supply chains for automotive and heavy engineering companies. I led the company from inception to a successful acquisition. After the acquisition, I developed and launched a go-to-market strategy for a fintech platform that improved access to working capital for small and medium-sized manufacturers in the steel industry.

I hold an MBA from Cambridge Judge Business School and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT.

Outside of work, I mentor first-time founders on growth and fundraising.