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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

Within blisce/technology, we invest in innovations that transform how we live and work. From subscription models to digital health, marketplaces, and scalable infrastructure, our focus isn’t on chasing trends—it’s on the tangible #impact technology can deliver for people and the planet. This philosophy is why we’re proud to back companies like Empower, redefining credit access through #AI and #ML. For Warren Hogarth and his team, these technologies aren’t just buzzwords; they’re tools for real change. As Senior Credit Manager Aditya Sharma shared with Built In, here’s how they’re driving innovation: ⏭️ Faster Time to Market: Empower launched Thrive, a new line of credit, in weeks, leveraging innovative risk modeling to iterate quickly while staying thoughtful in rollout. 💡 Smarter Risk Assessment: AI-powered cash advance models assess risk in weeks rather than years, ensuring customers receive the right product, faster. 🦾 Continuous Optimization: Real-time data keeps models accurate, adaptable, and resilient in an ever-evolving market. 🎯 Quality Over Hype: By prioritizing robust data and thorough validation, the company delivers sustainable, reliable solutions in the long run rather than adopting the latest tech trends. While AI is a popular topic today, its true potential lies not in moving fast but, when used right, in building solutions that are smarter, stronger, and truly transformative for our lives. Discover more about their approach 👉 https://bit.ly/3B5FBoY cc Alexandre MARS, Sam Giber, Romain Sion

🌍 The curtain has just closed on COP29 Azerbaijan in #Baku, and while significant challenges remain, there were notable steps forward! One standout? Significant strides in shaping the carbon credits market, a critical lever in addressing climate change.  If implemented effectively, this evolving market could channel private capital into vital causes like ecosystem restoration while also advancing biodiversity protection, water conservation, and soil health. After COP16 Colombia, where we were proud to see our portfolio company, Reforest'Action receive one of the first The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) certifications, this new milestone highlights the immense potential of nature-based solutions to tackle both climate and biodiversity crises. ➕ As we look to the future, the shift toward quality over quantity in carbon markets will be essential to ensuring measurable and meaningful impact. ➕ Swipe through for some key takeaways that we hope will shape this market for the better 👇 cc Charles-Henri Prevost, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares, Marion Jullien, Stéphane Hallaire, Arnaud Bret, Arianna De Toni, Ludivine Buvat

🌍 Exciting news for Biodiversity: Reforest'Action received one of the first The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) certifications! 🌱 A few weeks ago, our portfolio company, Reforest'Action, took part in COP16 Colombia, which unveiled the first scientifically rigorous certification for biodiversity restoration: #TGBS. Developed by Botanic Gardens Conservation International and a global network of experts, this standard redefines how we safeguard ecosystems while supporting local communities and addressing climate challenges. As a technical partner, Reforest'Action contributed to shaping this significant milestone, leveraging its expertise in #biodiversity impact management and innovative monitoring tools. Now, it serves as the TGBS certification hub for Western Europe—a role that reflects its leadership in ecosystem restoration. This achievement is exemplified by the certification of the "Community-based Landscape and High Andean Forest Restoration Project" in Nariño, Colombia, created with Fundación Impulso Verde. Congratulations to Stéphane Hallaire and his team for setting a new benchmark in biodiversity preservation!🌳 cc Charles-Henri Prevost, Anne-Claire Colomb-Valadares

🧹 Ever dreamed of turning cleaning Saturdays into massage Saturdays? Well, Wecasa makes it a reality! 💆♂️ BFM Business IDF spotlighted the surge in demand for at-home services since the pandemic and welcomed Pierre André, COO and Co-founder of Wecasa, a proud blisce/ portfolio company. As the leading platform for at-home services, Wecasa’s mission is very simple yet transformative: to free up time and lighten the mental load. Here are a few things you might not know: 🛀 25–45-year-olds in the Greater Paris area rely on Wecasa to break free from the daily grind 🏋 30% of Wecasa’s cleaners are men—because neither household work nor mental load should be gendered 🤝 Over 2,500 service partners in the Paris region alone work daily to simplify life for busy people At blisce/, we’re proud to support founders like Antoine Chatelain, Pierre André, and Fabien Nendaz, who are transforming how we live and work, challenging societal norms, and redefining convenience. 🎥 Replay link 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ze8YP9 cc Alexandre MARS, Romain Sion, Fanny Knusmann

🌍 Exciting news: Welcome to the Jungle continues its expansion by acquiring the #AI-powered recruitment platform Lymia! 🚀 Over recent months, our portfolio company Welcome to the Jungle has laid crucial foundations for #scaling. Earlier this year, after acquiring Otta 🇬🇧, the UK’s leading job search platform, Jérémy Clédat appointed Antoine-Benjamin Lequertier as Co-CEO to drive their global growth. Now, they welcome (in)to their jungle Lymia 🇫🇷—a French AI-driven solution enabling recruiters to identify similar candidate profiles instantly, enhancing precision and speed in hiring. This acquisition will fuel the 2025 launch of Welcome to the Jungle’s sourcing tool, redefining how companies and candidates connect in their first engagement. We’re proud to support founders shaping a new era of talent engagement—one that’s tech-powered, agile, and aligned with the future of work. Congratulations to Jérémy, Antoine-Benjamin, and the entire Jungle team! 👏 More info on the acquisition 👉 cc Alexandre MARS, Romain Sion