blisce/

blisce/ is a transatlantic venture capital firm co-headquartered in New York and Paris, founded in 2014 by French serial entrepreneur Alexandre Mars. The firm backs mission-driven founders building consumer brands and technology companies, investing from early growth stages through pre-IPO across the US and Europe. The firm focuses on sectors including healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, media, entertainment, and sustainability. blisce/ was the first European transatlantic fund to earn B Corp certification, and requires portfolio companies to regularly report on their social and environmental impact commitments. Typical check sizes range from $5 million to $30 million, with an average of $15–20 million, primarily at Series A through C. Notable portfolio companies include Spotify, Pinterest, Headspace, Too Good To Go, Talkiatry, Wecasa, evroc, and Local Infusion. Beyond capital, blisce/ provides advisory services through its Paris-based arm, Blisce Advisors, and encourages portfolio companies to adopt ESG principles and sustainable practices as core growth drivers.