About Blisce
Blisce is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Sep 2026, Blisce is an active investor, having invested in 41 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series C round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Retail and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Helogen Overall, Blisce portfolio has seen 5 unicorns, 4 IPOs and 15 acquisitions including key companies like Spotify, Pinterest and Casper. A lot of funds co-invest with Blisce, with names like Xavier Niel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Blisce has team of 10 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
Blisce's List of Top Investments
Blisce has a portfolio of 41 companies, including 5 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Music World Media and Wecasa.Their portfolio spans across United States, France, Germany and 4 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications and 22 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series C and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Blisce:1. Spotify
Provider of a platform for streaming digital music and podcasts. The platform allows users to listen to a wide variety of audio content. It is accessible via web browsers and dedicated applications.
Key facts about Spotify
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.06B
- Employee Count: 19,363 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, 2020 Ventures and 127 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Pinterest
Visual discovery and planning website. It provides a platform for users to discover and save ideas, products, and services across various categories, including fashion, home decor, and lifestyle. The company offers a range of features and tools for both individual and business users, including advertising solutions, analytics, and content sharing capabilities.
Key facts about Pinterest
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.47B
- Employee Count: 14,077 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Section Partners and 89 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 03, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Casper
Manufacturer of foam and hybrid mattresses, pillows, and bedding accessories. The product line includes adjustable bed frames, headboards, sheets, mattress protectors, and duvets. These items are engineered to provide support and comfort for sleep. The business operates through an online store and physical retail locations.
Key facts about Casper
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $340M
- Employee Count: 806 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: K2 Global, avenuealtd.com and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 27, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Bird
App-based rental platform providing self-drive electric kick-scooters. Users can locate, and reserve electric kick-scooters through the app. They can unlock vehicles by scanning the QR codes, ride the scooters, and park in legal parking spaces at the end of the ride. The kick-scooters include self-reporting damage sensors, self-sealing tires, dual anti-tipping kickstands, and anti-theft encryption. App is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Bird
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $765M
- Employee Count: 953 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Fidelity Investments and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Aug 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. BlaBlaCar
Network connecting individuals seeking or offering transportation via bus or carpool. It facilitates ride-sharing arrangements between passengers and drivers. The network provides a platform for finding suitable travel options. It offers a range of destinations and routes.
Key facts about BlaBlaCar
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Paris (France)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $565M
- Employee Count: 1,626 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: BNP Paribas, Verrazzano Ventures and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Apr 03, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Blisce's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Blisce has invested in 41 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Helogen and most recent follow-on round was in Talkiatry.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2020 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Blisce's Investments by Stage
Blisce has made 6 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $21.1M, 6 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $90.9M, 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $65.9M, 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $7.1M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $15M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 6 |
Series C | 6 |
Series B | 4 |
Seed | 1 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Blisce's Investments by Sector
Blisce has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail, Vertical SaaS and Auto Tech. Notably, it has invested in 36 Tech companies, 31 Consumer (B2C) companies, 13 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 12 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 10 |
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
Retail | 3 |
Vertical SaaS | 3 |
Auto Tech | 2 |
Others | 24 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Blisce's Investments by Geography
Blisce has made most investments in United States (7), followed by France where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 7 |
France | 6 |
Denmark | 1 |
Germany | 1 |
Sweden | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Blisce's recent investments
Blisce has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Helogen and Almetra are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Blisce:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 04, 2026 | United States | Seed | 7358 | [+2] | |
Jun 25, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 7940 | [+4] | |
Feb 12, 2026 | United States | Series D | 9588 | [+3] | |
Mar 21, 2025 | Sweden | Series A | 5200 | [+2] | |
Sep 24, 2024 | France | Series A | 5056 | [+3] |
Unicorns in Blisce's Portfolio
Blisce has 5 unicorns in its portfolio - Talkiatry, Sorare, Misfit and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Talkiatry. It became a unicorn in 2026, 1 years after Blisce first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Blisce's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Provider of virtual, insurance-covered psychiatry services. It offers online assessments, connects patients with psychiatrists, and develops treatment plans including medication and therapy. The practice specializes in various mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD, also providing care for children and adolescents and during pregnancy and postpartum. Psychiatrists conduct thorough evaluations and diagnoses, creating personalized treatment plans. The service aims to improve access to mental healthcare through virtual visits and insurance coverage. | 2020 | New York City | Series D | ndqn{j{ | ||
78 | Provider of blockchain-powered fantasy sports marketplace for a variety of sports | 2018 | Saint Mande | Series B | skg{nfc | ||
69 | Provider of surplus fruit & vegetable box subscription platform | 2018 | Philadelphia | Series C | ezemhpn | ||
74 | Blockchain-based games developer for PC and console | 2018 | Vancouver | Series D | ggjquzm | ||
81 | Network connecting individuals seeking or offering transportation via bus or carpool | 2006 | Paris | Series E | ht{q{iz |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Blisce's Portfolio
4 of Blisce's portfolio companies have become public. Bird got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Nov 2021 and Pinterest got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $1.42B.Here are Blisce's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 05, 2021 | - | - | 4174 | |
Apr 18, 2019 | - | - | 9180 | |
Apr 06, 2018 | - | - | 7503 | |
Sep 19, 2014 | - | - | 3817 |
Acquired companies in Blisce's Portfolio
15 companies from Blisce's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Headspace in Sep 2026 by Sword.com for $*****.Here are Blisce's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 16, 2026 | Feb 2020 | Series C | 4972 | |
Sep 14, 2025 | Oct 30, 2019 | Series B | 4653 | |
Feb 03, 2025 | - | - | 6461 | |
Dec 02, 2024 | - | - | 3651 | |
Nov 04, 2024 | - | - | 2283 |
Team profile of Blisce
Blisce has a team of 10 members including 4 Partners and 4 Principals located in France and United States. Blisce's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Blisce:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | France | - | ||
Partner | France | - | - | |
Partner | France | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Principal | New York | - | - | |
Principal | France | - | - | |
Principal | France | - | - | |
Principal | France | - | - |
Co-investors of Blisce
Over the past 12 years, 119 investors have co-invested in Blisce's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Blisce: Bpifrance, XLR Capital and 61 others have invested in rounds before Blisce. There are 4 companies where Bpifrance has invested before Blisce and 2 companies where XLR Capital has invested before Blisce.
- Top Co-investors of Blisce: 44 investors entered a company along with Blisce. These include investors like Xavier Niel (3 companies).
- Invested after Blisce: A total of 12 investors have invested in Blisce's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Pac-West Telecomm (1 company), Oxford Finance (1 company) and Waverley Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to Blisce
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Helogen Raises $7.1M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Sep 04, 2026•RRE Ventures, Blisce, Helogen, Oceans and 1 other
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Almetra Raises €16.3M Series A Led by blisce/ to Enhance Factory IntelligenceTech Funding News•Jun 25, 2026•Blisce, NAP, Merantix Capital, Underline and 4 others
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Talkiatry Announces $210M Series D RoundMassinvestor•Feb 13, 2026•Talkiatry, Perceptive Advisors, Andreessen Horowitz, Left Lane Capital and 3 others
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Evroc secures €50m to advance European AI and cloudVerdict•Mar 21, 2025•Blisce, Giant Ventures, EQT Ventures, Norrsken VC
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Evroc secures €50m in largest Nordic tech series ACapacity Media•Mar 21, 2025•evroc, Blisce, Giant Ventures, EQT Ventures and 1 other
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START-UPS Data centre firm Evroc raises €50m to fund European tech independenceSilicon Republic•Mar 21, 2025•evroc, Blisce, Norrsken VC, EQT Ventures
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Swedish data center firm Evroc secures $55m funding from Blisce/, Giant, EQT Money to fund developments in FranceDCD•Mar 20, 2025•evroc, Blisce, Giant Ventures, EQT Ventures and 1 other
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Talkiatry Secures $130M Series C Funding to Mainstream Value-Based Behavioral Health CarePR Newswire•Jun 18, 2024•Talkiatry, Andreessen Horowitz, Perceptive Advisors, Banc of California and 3 others
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Paris-based VC firm Blisce launches climate tech fund with a target of $160MTechCrunch+•May 14, 2024•Blisce
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Paris-based Sorella secures €5 million to further strenght its hybrid healthcare offering for female healthEU-Startups•Feb 26, 2024•Sorella Care, Vorwerk Ventures, Blisce, DUDE CHEM and 1 other
