<aside> 💡 Bleu Capital is an independent venture fund backing doers who want to have a positive impact on the world.
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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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.
"They have been a major value add, from architecting company strategy to getting their hands dirty with financials, introductions, recruiting” Jeff Cripe, CEO ‣
If you need to remember 4 things about Bleu:
History:
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.