From skateboard decks to pitch decks: Hugo Rauch’s unconventional path into climate VC
23 jan. 2026
12:29
Pro skater, Microsoft finance manager, podcast host, and now VC at Climate Club – Hugo Rauch has taken an unlikely route into climate tech investing.
We sat down with the Frenchman to discuss his new role, Climate Club's unique fund structure, and why he's bullish on combining purpose with profit.
This is the latest in our Friday fika series, where we enjoy a Swedish-style coffee and cake break with brilliant minds from Europe’s impact scene.
We sat down with the Frenchman to discuss his new role, Climate Club's unique fund structure, and why he's bullish on combining purpose with profit.
This is the latest in our Friday fika series, where we enjoy a Swedish-style coffee and cake break with brilliant minds from Europe’s impact scene.
Hugo, where did your journey begin?
I grew up in Bordeaux, in the southwest of France. Before anything else, I was a professional skateboarder for about 10 years. I was on the French team, travelling the world for competitions.