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At blisce/, we back entrepreneurs who reshape consumption habits, and Raphaël Masbou and Benoit Prigent, cofounders of Lokki, are leading the charge in making renting the new chic. How? By offering a unique hybrid #SaaS and #marketplace platform that digitizes business management and makes #rental businesses more efficient. Their Grand Baromètre de la Location 2025 aims to provide key insights into how the French 🇫🇷 are adopting renting over buying to benefit from a more circular economy. A shift is happening, but data is missing. This study is a step toward understanding and accelerating the transition. To all the Frenchies over here, please take 5 minutes to share your experience 👉 https://bit.ly/42MAe9s cc Romain Sion, Mathilde Lesage

Talkiatry has been named one of the world’s most promising #healthcare companies, ranking 6th on the CB Insights Digital Health 50. This recognition underscores their dedication to revolutionizing #mentalhealth care through innovative and accessible #telepsychiatry solutions. As proud investors, we support the company's efforts to reshape the whole mental health care system across the US! Congratulations, Robert K., Georgia Gaveras, DO, and the whole Talkiatry team 👏 cc Sam Giber, Nikita Satish, Michael Chertkov, Janine Perry

#ClimateTech isn’t just about hope—it’s about environmental and economic adaptability. For over a decade, we've watched #China 🇨🇳 turn investments into dominance, proving that adaptation, and not just capital, is the key to leading in a changing world. All we hear is that there is too much public funding reliance and regulatory uncertainties for climate techs. But we are failing to see the marks of a shifting and maturing sector driven by: 🏢 Hyperscalers stepping in: Amazon, Microsoft, Google and others are investing in #electrification, #hydrogen, and #energy storage to address urgent grid challenges in scaling electricity demand. 💶 A stronger capital stack: Infrastructure funds and debt financing are fueling startups to scale faster and smarter. 🔄 Circularity and resource efficiency: Companies are rethinking material value chains to build a sustainable future. So what is the industry waiting for? No, climate tech isn’t collapsing—it’s shedding into one of the biggest asset classes to invest in. 🎯 Don’t just take our word for it—read more on Pierre-Edouard BERION and Felix Chermette’s profiles ➡️ https://bit.ly/40CmBa3 cc Alexandre MARS, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Lucie Basch, Marion Jullien, Ilana Simmenauer

2024 has been an exceptional year for Brut., reaffirming its position as the #1 news #media platform in France and fueling remarkable global growth. Here’s a glimpse of this year’s standout achievements: 🙋♀️ 75 million followers across platforms (+11M vs. 2023) 🤯 20 billion video views globally, averaging over 50 million views per day (+30% vs. 2023) 💬 16 million comments, reflecting deeper audience engagement (+3M vs. 2023) Brut. is leading the shift in how news is consumed, standing as a key voice for 15- to 35-year-olds. By acting as a catalyst for change, the media continues to blend creativity and reliability to redefine the role of news in today’s world. 🙌 At blisce/technology, we’re proud to have Brut. as part of our portfolio, as they continue to transform not just how we live but also how we learn and stay informed! cc Alexandre MARS, Sam Giber, Romain Sion, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Laurent LUCAS, Renaud Le Van Kim, Elsa Darquier-Fournier, Remy Buisine

💥 Farewell 2024! As we step into 2025, we pause to reflect on a year defined by growth, collaboration, and shared purpose. While the path to lasting impact stretches ahead, here’s a glimpse at the progress and achievements that shaped 2024 for blisce/ and our portfolio: 💡 Welcoming new visionaries: this year, we proudly welcomed Lokki, Sorella Care, Reforest'Action, and more to be announced. 🤫 🤘  Challenging the status quo: our portfolio companies made strides in redefining their industries. Highlights include: Talkiatry raised its next round alongside Andreessen Horowitz, Too Good To Go surpassed the 100m meal saved across 18+ countries, Empower acquired Petal and Cashalo, Welcome to the Jungle expanded internationally by acquiring of Otta (acquired by Welcome to the Jungle) and Lymia, and Wecasa recently announced its latest round! 🌍 Driving the low-carbon transition: 2024 also saw the launch of blisce/climate, dedicated to tackling the five most carbon-intensive sectors - #food, #construction, #mobility, #industry, and #energy -. We also unveiled a refreshed brand to reflect our growing mission — discover it at 💁 www.blisce.com. And with that, we’re gearing up for an even more exciting 2025. Stay tuned! cc Alexandre MARS, Charles-Henri Prevost, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Sam Giber, Romain Sion, Pierre-Edouard BERION, Lucie Basch

We’re proud to see our portfolio company, Talkiatry, ranked 6th in the Deloitte #Fast500 list, recognizing the fastest-growing tech companies across North America. This nomination highlights their mission to redefine access to #mentalhealth care by combining cutting-edge technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. Their hybrid model—offering both #telehealth and in-person appointments with board-certified psychiatrists—streamlines access to high-quality services while integrating insurance seamlessly to remove administrative hurdles. 👏 Congratulations to Robert K., his team and the clinicians from all around the #US, on their daily commitment to improving access to mental health support. cc Alexandre MARS, Sam Giber, Nikita Satish, Janine Perry

🏡 Exciting news: Wecasa secures €18M to scale across Europe and redefine the future of home services. As historical investors in the company, we are proud to lead this Series B, joined by Serena, ISAI, and iXO Private Equity . Since 2016, Antoine Chatelain and his co-founders have stayed true to a single mission: simplifying everyday life with seamless home services while empowering individuals and respecting independent workers’ freedoms. 📈 A resilient yet profitable #growth: In 2024, Wecasa achieved 60% growth and reached #profitability, proving that bold, people-centric growth can be both responsible and sustainable. 👥 A community-first model: Zero layoffs since day one. Over the past year, the company welcomed 50 new hires and aims to double their hiring to reach 200 headcount. Its network of 10,000 independent professionals generates the equivalent of 2,000 full-time jobs—delivering tangible, lasting impact. 🌍 Scaling across Europe: This funding fuels Wecasa’s expansion into new markets, bringing flexible, high-quality services—cleaning, childcare, wellness, and fitness—to more households, helping them reclaim time and simplify their lives. Congratulations to Antoine Chatelain, Pierre André, Fabien Nendaz, Anne-Emilie Prévot, and the entire Wecasa team on this milestone. The new European chapter starts here! 🚀 cc Charles-Henri Prevost, Romain Sion, Mathilde Lesage

At blisce/, investing goes far beyond placing capital into promising innovations - we partner with our founders to help them #scale #sustainably while safeguarding their mission, using it to unite stakeholders and deliver both shareholder returns and societal value. This commitment was front and center during the thought-provoking discussion between  Audrey Yvert, Head of Impact & Advocacy at OpenClassrooms, and Antoine-Benjamin Lequertier, Co-CEO of Welcome to the Jungle, one of our portfolio companies. Here are non-exhaustive insights to be kept in mind: 🏋 Start with Purpose: A well-defined mission serves as the foundation for decision-making and creates a compelling narrative to attract aligned investors, employees, and stakeholders. 🌱   Balancing Mission and Growth: When mission goals are integrated into a company's strategic planning cycles, navigating trade-offs and making mission-aligned business decisions becomes more accessible. 🔝 Governance Drives Alignment: Positioning impact initiatives at the board level ensures accountability and alignment with leadership priorities. 🤝 Culture Fuels Engagement: Aligning mission with culture attracts talent and fosters employee ownership. From OKRs to team meetings showcasing impact stories, mission-driven cultures inspire teams and federate around one goal. 🏷️ Certifications Are Tools, Not Foundations: While certifications like #BCorp  can enhance credibility, early-stage companies should first focus on defining and operationalizing their mission. A special thank you to 50 Partners Impact for co-hosting this event with us and to Welcome to the Jungle for hosting us. Conversations like these reinforce our conviction that #impact and #scale can—and must—go hand in hand. cc Melina Foehrenbach, Clara Cohade

💥 Exciting news: Too Good To Go Parcels expands across #Europe! 🌍 Our portfolio company recently announced the launch of Too Good To Go Parcels in #Spain and the #UK- taking the fight against food waste with retailers yet to the next level! This innovative retail channel helps food brands manage surplus inventory, offering consumers high-quality #groceries at unbeatable prices. 🇪🇸 In Spain: 8.5 million users can now access products from top brands like Smileat, Bimbo Bakehouse, Tony's Chocolonely, and foodspring, delivered right to their doorsteps. 🇬🇧 In the UK: the solution has already proven transformative results, connecting consumers with surplus goods from leading brands like Minor Figures, The Skinny Food Co, and Tony's Chocolonely. 🍎 Food for thought: Europe wastes nearly 12 million tonnes of food annually at the manufacturing stage—leading to 3 trillion kg of CO2e emissions. Too Good To Go is making a difference, one parcel at a time. A huge congratulations to Mette Lykke and the entire team for this new step on the path of fighting #foodwaste! 👏 cc Alexandre MARS

🪫 Within our blisce/climate vertical, we focus on financing #climatetechs that decarbonize the world and transform the most carbon-intensive sectors. Today, the energy sector stands at the forefront of an #electrification revolution—with #lithium as its indispensable cornerstone.🔋 The blisce/climate team deep-dived into Europe’s lithium landscape and revealed an urgent call to action: Europe produces less than 1% of global lithium yet is projected to consume 25% by 2030. 🌍 ➡️ The findings are pretty clear: securing European #sovereignty to face China's monopoly in this market is not just an option anymore... And here's why: - Europe’s demand for lithium carbonate equivalent will quintuple by 2030—from 300,000 tons in 2023 to 1.5 million tons. - 90% of end-of-life lithium batteries are currently sent back to China for processing, exposing Europe to significant supply chain risks. - The global lithium market, valued at $8 billion in 2023, is projected to soar to $75 billion by 2030, driven by the EV boom. Yet, innovation is currently reshaping the narrative: 🔄 Companies like VoltR enable Europe to mitigate potential supply chain disruption and recycle up to 70% of lithium-ion batteries by 2030, unlocking a $22.8 billion market 💡 Urban mining and low-impact extraction methods, such as geothermal brine processes, offer sustainable alternatives to traditional mining. ⚖️ The Critical Raw Materials Act sets clear goals, including sourcing 10% of lithium domestically and recycling 15% locally by 2030. 🚀 The path forward is then clear: Europe must prioritize strategic collaboration, circular economy principles, and innovation to lead the electrification era and secure a strategic and sustainable independence. Want to dive deeper into this pivotal market shift? Don’t miss the detailed analysis on Pierre-Edouard BERION's account, our blisce/climate Partner 👉https://bit.ly/3CZA6sm cc Alexandre MARS, Lucie Basch, Felix Chermette, Marion Jullien, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Ilana Simmenauer