
Bleu Capital
Description
Bleu Capital is a transatlantic venture Family Office headquartered in New York, specializing in early-stage investments within the climate technology sector. Their core mission revolves around identifying and supporting founders who are developing "ultra-efficient climate companies" aimed at addressing global environmental challenges. As a family office, Bleu Capital often brings a long-term perspective and patient capital, distinguishing itself from traditional institutional venture funds. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in sustainability, focusing on innovative solutions that drive efficiency across various climate-related industries.
The firm primarily targets companies in the Seed to Series A stages, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising climate tech startups. Bleu Capital's typical initial check sizes range from $250,000 to $1,000,000, indicating a commitment to significant early-round participation. This strategic range allows them to be a meaningful first institutional investor or to participate alongside other syndicates in larger Seed or Series A rounds. Their portfolio, which includes at least 15 investments to date, spans diverse sub-sectors within climate tech, such as sustainable materials, energy efficiency, carbon capture, and circular economy solutions.
Beyond capital, Bleu Capital emphasizes providing strategic support and leveraging its transatlantic network to help portfolio companies scale. Their family office structure often means a more hands-on approach and a focus on building enduring partnerships with founders. They aim to be more than just a financial backer, offering guidance on market entry, operational efficiency, and connecting startups with relevant industry experts and potential customers across both North America and Europe. This holistic approach is designed to accelerate the growth and impact of their climate-focused ventures.
Investor Profile
Bleu Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Apps, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Angel (4%)
- Non Equity Assistance (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (54%)
- France (46%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Apps
- Saas
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Marketing
- Recycling
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation
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