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Drawing from our history of bootstrapping to exit, we empower founders with the tools, tempo, and strategic advisory they need to turn on their growth machines.
As a transatlantic fund based in the US and Europe, we help founders connect to the other side of the Atlantic via our network of 150+ funds, LP investments, and operators.
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"They have been a major value add, from architecting company strategy to getting their hands dirty with financials, introductions, recruiting” Jeff Cripe, CEO Ara Labs
How do you differentiate yourselves
What’s the investment process like
Our thesis:
We look for companies improving the access to better and more sustainable consumption through infrastructure layers, protocols, production systems, and consumer experiences.
Reason to be:
We seek to help humankind achieve its best possible version. We do that by helping operationalize the next climate unicorns to achieve efficient growth and maximize their impact.
Value Add:
Board member, with a focus on lean execution. 80% of our time dedicated to portfolio support to help you with management tools, tempo, and strategic advice.
Team:
A transatlantic team of ex-operators connecting the US and Europe. 20+ years bootstrapping a business from $0 to $200M+ in revenue.
Investment:
$150K to $500K for Seed to Series A companies in France and the US, demonstrating happy paying customers. 2:1 reserve ratios to double down on founders in the next round.
Philosophy:
A highly concentrated fund approach with a capped number of active investments to ensure maximal value for each founder we back.
Bleucap is a New York-based venture fund with French roots, backing early-stage companies that are creating the building blocks behind sustainable consumption and well-being. We run a concentrated portfolio and invest from Series A onwards.
Established in 2015, our fund is bolstered by the backing of Jean Pierre Chessé. Chessé built and led a leading food distribution platform in China, growing it into a thriving $200M+ business over the span of 20 years, without external fundraising. His entrepreneurial journey culminated in the sale of this enterprise to a publicly listed company in 2013.
Our active investment approach is rooted in this entrepreneurial DNA. We go beyond financial investment to connect founders with our network and equip them with the best practices in business management to achieve efficient-growth. These are the horizontal management best practices that help leading companies scale, from distribution to SaaS.