Flease Secures €13M to Expand Sustainable Fleet Leasing Across France
Flease, a Lyon‑based provider of reconditioned vehicle leasing, closed a €13 million round (about $14 million) led by Partech Impact. The company’s telematics‑driven platform offers 1‑to‑50‑month contracts, real‑time usage tracking and lower total cost of ownership. Backed by the new capital, Flease plans to accelerate commercial rollout and serve enterprise fleets ranging from a handful to several hundred vehicles across France. Existing clients include Fill up Media, Pennylane, Seris and Belambra Clubs.
Danone, Mars Back New €150 Million Nature-Based Solutions Fund
Impact investment platform Livelihoods announced the launch of its fourth fund, Livelihoods Carbon Fund 4, raising €124 million (US$142 million) in a first close and targeting a total of €150 million. The fund is backed by corporate investors Danone, Hermès, Mars, Mauritius Commercial...