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Jean-Pierre Chessé

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Partner at Bleu Capital

Portugal

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About

Jean-Pierre Chessé is CEO and owner of Bleu Capital, his family office, which invests primarily in impact, food, commerce, and deep tech. He previously founded and led a China-based business for 16 years, growing it to over $200M in revenue before its 2013 sale to a listed company. He serves as an investor, advisor, and board member across companies ranging from seed to Series D, and is a limited partner in early-stage funds in Europe and the US, with portfolio companies including Contentsquare, La Vie, Exowatt, FrenchFounders, Hubcycle, Mediarithmics, and Mold Co.

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Experience

  1. Bleu CapitalCEO - Ownercurrent2015 — presentNew York
  2. Nova CarbonBoard Member - Early investorcurrent2024 — presentMérignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
  3. MalouBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  4. HUBCYCLEBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentAvignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
  5. mediarithmicsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
  6. FrenchFoundersPresident of the Board - Investors Club2019 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Action Against Hunger | ACF-USAMember Board Of Directors2020 — 2024New York, United States
  8. NATIONAL SAWDUSTCo-Founder & Board Member2014 — 2023Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
  9. SINODISFounder and CEO1996 — 2014Shanghai

Skills & more

Business Planning20Marketing Strategy22New Business Development8China Business Development1FMCG5Business Strategy29French3Retail3Management10Strategic Planning5Product Development5Strategy6
+8 moreEnglishNegotiationInternational BusinessMarketing ManagementMarket ResearchFoodStart-upsStart-up

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Deals · 32

HubcycleSolo GP

via Bleu Capital · filed Oct 2024

Nova CarbonSolo GP

via Bleu Capital · filed Jun 2024

MalouSolo GP

via Bleu Capital · filed Nov 2023

KilibaSolo GP

via Bleu Capital · filed Nov 2022

AraSolo GP

via Bleu Capital

SkipSolo GP

via Bleu Capital

BluefoxSolo GP

via Bleu Capital

Cathay CapitalSolo GP

via Bleu Capital

OtoSolo GP

via Bleu Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Pierre Chessé?
Jean-Pierre Chessé is CEO and owner of Bleu Capital, his family office, which invests primarily in impact, food, commerce, and deep tech. He previously founded and led a China-based business for 16 years, growing it to over $200M in revenue before its 2013 sale to a listed company. He serves as an investor, advisor, and board member across companies ranging from seed to Series D, and is a limited partner in early-stage funds in Europe and the US, with portfolio companies including Contentsquare, La Vie, Exowatt, FrenchFounders, Hubcycle, Mediarithmics, and Mold Co.
Where does Jean-Pierre Chessé work?
Jean-Pierre Chessé is Partner at Bleu Capital.
Where did Jean-Pierre Chessé go to school?
Jean-Pierre Chessé studied at Excelia (Master Grande Ecole, Business Administration and Management, General).

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