Cyrille Bessiere

PE-backed CEO | Kids Empire I serial Board member | PE investor | ex-BCG | HEC Paris alumni

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 16 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2021
VC🌍 United States
16
Total investments
7
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6
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0
Late stage
8y
Years active

Portfolio

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Board Observer
Jan 2021
At Yellowpop, we create distinctive and stand-out interior lifestyle pieces that inspire people to feel good every day. Make your mark, banish boring walls, and bring your world to life by adding a spark of your personality to any space.
mid stageRetail
Board Member
May 2020
At Ana Luisa, we hold our jewelry to a higher standard. Because the best investment you can make is in yourself – and our planet. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve worked to elevate the everyday of people around the world with Earth-friendly jewelry that lasts. We continue to challenge the jewelry industry by bridging the gap between quality, accessibility, and sustainability. We craft our jewelry to stand the test of time, making sure you know how and where your pieces were made, and guarantee your purchase stays within your budget. Our designs are timeless. Our quality is unmatched. And our commitment to the environment never wavers.
Board Member
Jan 2020
Welcome to SixtySixty! SixtySixty is a time and money-efficient eyeglass store offering sight on site. We see you, now it’s time to see your world. Your world is full of vibrant colors, sharp lines, and clarity! SixtySixty was born out of the idea that everyone deserves to look good while seeing. And, that producing quality lenses affordably and efficiently is possible. The first of its kind in the United States, SixtySixty offers an exceptional on-sight (see what we did there?) glasses experience for $60 in 60 minutes. Save On Sight, On-Site
early stageRetail
Board Observer
Jan 2020
OBJETS NUMERIQUES ENCHANTEURS POUR LA FAMILLE Joyeuse propose aux familles une alternative numérique aux écrans, notamment pour l'accès aux contenus et aux savoirs. Des objets sensibles à manipuler, qui nous reconnectent au monde sensible, ré-enchantent nos vies numériques, réinsufflent du merveilleux dans ce monde de bits... Notre premier produit s'appelle la Conteuse merveilleuse. C'est un drôle de cube à histoires, au design et au toucher irrésistibles, dont le mode opératoire a été pensé pour être accessible aux enfants dès leur plus jeune âge (18 mois), en toute autonomie : pour lancer une histoire il leur suffit de secouer 3 fois la Conteuse et hop ! ça commence... Un geste instinctif pour eux et très ludique. Elle présente la particularité d'être nativement personnalisable : les parents peuvent y enregistrer leurs propres histoires, y importer des MP3 ou tout autre format audio, et bien sûr en télécharger de nouvelles sur le store de la marque. Côté contenus, la boîte offre les essentiels de l'enfance : des contes de toujours, des comptines chantées par une chorale d'enfants a capela, des histoires douces pour se calmer, et même un abécédaire un peu fou et poétique, qui donne le goût des mots. Ce produit est en vente depuis novembre 2018 dans le réseau FNAC, NATURE&DECOUVERTES, OXYBUL et d'autres à venir.
Board Member
Jan 2020
TIPTOE is a modern furniture brand founded in Paris. Were on a mission to offer a creative and affordable experience for interiors to be more personal, more beautiful and longer lasting. Our products are designed in Paris, 100% responsibly made in Europe and shipped worldwide through our website and rapidly growing network of premium shops. Over the past few years, we have been working with a increasing number of architects, interior designers and brands across Europe (+800 projects including with Hermès, Facebook, Le Centre Pompidou or Le Bon Marché). www.tiptoe.fr @tiptoedesign
Private Investor
Jan 2019
Consciente des effets de la surexposition aux écrans et convaincue par la force de l’imaginaire, Lunii s’est spécialisée en fictions audio conçues pour le développement cognitif des petit·e·s et des grand·e·s. Lunii offre un univers d’exploration audio pour apprendre à se connaître, prendre soin de soi, s’éveiller aux autres, au monde et favoriser le partage. Ainsi, la Fabrique à Histoires de Lunii permet aux enfants de 3-8 ans de composer et écouter des fictions, une conteuse qui accompagne l’enfant au quotidien, sans ondes, sans écran et depuis cette rentrée, fabriquée en France. Lunii s’est engagée dans une démarche responsable dont la relocalisation en France de sa production en octobre 2020 est un signe fort. Lunii a été créé en 2014 par quatre amis : Maëlle, Igor, Thomas et Eric. S’ensuit une aventure folle et le lancement de notre premier produit en 2016 : Ma Fabrique à Histoires. Notre volonté ? Éloigner les enfants des écrans pour développer leur imaginaire et leur créativité en concevant une nouvelle marque jeunesse à l’univers original. Nous imaginons les produits et leur contenu en respectant ces valeurs : s’éveiller au monde, se créer un imaginaire, cultiver sa curiosité, apprendre sans le savoir. Lunii a développé sa propre maison d’édition, Les Éditions Lunii, afin de pouvoir enrichir au fil du temps Ma Fabrique à Histoires en contenu. Plus qu’un concept, Les Éditions Lunii proposent un catalogue déjà riche marqué d’une griffe éditoriale très sûre. La création est au cœur de cette démarche, plus de soixante pourcents des contenus disponibles sont des productions originales.
Board Member
Jan 2019
Dossier is on a mission to redefine the way people shop perfumes by providing clean, ethical, high-quality versions of iconic perfumes at fair prices. We believe that access to premium fragrances shouldn’t be a privilege for just the 1%, but the norm for all. Our fragrances are made in total transparency in Grasse - the perfume capital of the world - with the highest standards and values in mind. Based in New York, we are excited to be a fast-growing team of motivated people that are up for the challenge.
Board Member
Jan 2019
Board Member
Apr 2018
Merci Handy is an everyday cosmetic brand. Our vision is to provide easy to use, lifestyle and disruptive cosmetics to the world. We have many ideas but a single mission : deliver the best, simplest & honest skin products ever. Merci Handy propose des cosmétiques du quotidien, simples et sincères. Notre vision est de présenter des produits beaux et exceptionnels au monde. Nos recettes sont simples. On y ajoute juste une pointe dhumour et beaucoup damour. Nous avons pleins didées mais une seule mission : Offrir la meilleure expérience que vous nayez jamais eue. Were hiring talents : WE LOOK FOR: Crazily talented startup/business people looking to build a worldwide company PROFILE: Strong curiosity and huge energy, from top executive to junior and intern MISSION: Help us to boost revenue with the most advanced business strategies Check out : http://bit.ly/2doQd4V Apply @ Hello@mercihandy.fr
Board Member
Apr 2018
Kids Empire is a nationwide family entertainment concept offering a safe, clean and fun experience.
Operating Partner & Investor
Apr 2018
Otium Capital is an international family office created by Pierre-Edouard Stérin, founder of the Smartbox group. Today, Otium Capital manages over $1.4bn AUM across 100 investments. Otium Capital is structured around 5 investment theses : - Venture Tech - Industrial Venture and Growth - Leisure - Real Estate - Opportunistic Investments We aim to invest between 30 and 45 m€ per year in each of these verticals with tickets ranging from 100 k€ to 30 m€. We are always looking for new companies to partner with, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on our website: https://www.otiumcapital.com/
Board Member
Apr 2018
Feed. Le meilleur de la nutrition pour tous les moments de la journée. Élaborées par une équipe de diététiciens-nutritionnistes, d’ingénieurs agroalimentaires, les recettes contiennent des ingrédients naturels fournissant 100% des apports nécessaires d’un repas ou dun snack équilibré, pour atteindre ses objectifs. Feed. se positionne aujourd’hui comme un des acteurs les plus innovants de la Smart Food Européenne. L’entreprise a réalisé 4 levées de fonds avec des investisseurs de renom, pour accélérer son hyper-croissance (ventes online, grande distribution alimentaire et spécialisée). Suivez-nous sur : Instagram @feed.fr : https://www.instagram.com/feed.fr/?hl=fr Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEL7DF9whI-cE5DtK4s2Ig
Board Member
Apr 2018
Leading operator of fun climbing parks in France, HAPIK is developping a new type of active leisure facilities for groups and families. Designed for retail parks and shopping centers, HAPIK is a true destination which will help them driving new traffic. Climbing in HAPIK is for all ages starting at age 4. Families and youth groups can enjoy climbing sessions and birthday parties whereas adult groups can come for team building challenges. With the support of the investment fund EUTOPIA, HAPIK is now looking at an international development and subsidiaries were founded in the USA and Germany and the first openings are comming soon. In addition a master franchise agreement was signed for Spain and Portugal. "The higher the summit, the happier the smile" - HAPIK proverb
Board Member
Apr 2018
HARi&CO, c’est une entreprise engagée qui milite en faveur d’une alimentation raisonnée et d’une filière agricole vertueuse. Notre mission est d’engager une révolution de notre alimentation : plus saine, plus durable et donc plus végétale. 🌿 Pour amener les gens vers une alimentation plus végétale, notre solution : les légumineuses ! Ces légumineuses nous les cuisinons en galettes, en boulettes et en nuggets, pour que ce soit le vrai apport en protéines du repas. ❤️ 🌍 Nos engagements forts : > Décarboner nos assiettes grâce à l'alimentation végétale, > Relocaliser en France une agriculture durable et respectueuse des agriculteurs. → En savoir + : https://bit.ly/3kjIS7k 👉 Pour aider la planète, si on changeait nos assiettes ? Site Internet : www.hari-co.com TikTok : www.tiktok.com/@hariandco_fr Instagram : www.instagram.com/hariandco_fr Facebook : www.facebook.com/HariAndCo Twitter : twitter.com/HariAndCo_fr
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2021
Operating Partner
Jan 2021
Polène is a Parisian leather goods brand founded in 2016 by two brothers and a sister. The brands collections embody confident and classical true line combined with fluid and graceful curves. Inspired by the work of designers such as Madeleine Vionnet, Mariano Fortuny and Madam Grès, folds were incorporated into the collections, thus enhancing the leather’s malleability and strengthening the sculptural aspect of the designs. The brothers’ expert knowledge and passion for quality pushed them to use the best hand-made artisan production in Spain.
Board Observer
Jan 2021
At Yellowpop, we create distinctive and stand-out interior lifestyle pieces that inspire people to feel good every day. Make your mark, banish boring walls, and bring your world to life by adding a spark of your personality to any space.
mid stageRetail
2020
Board Member
May 2020
At Ana Luisa, we hold our jewelry to a higher standard. Because the best investment you can make is in yourself – and our planet. Since our founding in 2019, we’ve worked to elevate the everyday of people around the world with Earth-friendly jewelry that lasts. We continue to challenge the jewelry industry by bridging the gap between quality, accessibility, and sustainability. We craft our jewelry to stand the test of time, making sure you know how and where your pieces were made, and guarantee your purchase stays within your budget. Our designs are timeless. Our quality is unmatched. And our commitment to the environment never wavers.
Board Member
Jan 2020
Welcome to SixtySixty! SixtySixty is a time and money-efficient eyeglass store offering sight on site. We see you, now it’s time to see your world. Your world is full of vibrant colors, sharp lines, and clarity! SixtySixty was born out of the idea that everyone deserves to look good while seeing. And, that producing quality lenses affordably and efficiently is possible. The first of its kind in the United States, SixtySixty offers an exceptional on-sight (see what we did there?) glasses experience for $60 in 60 minutes. Save On Sight, On-Site
early stageRetail
60-60 Eyewear
Board Member
Jan 2020
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