Cocoon
Founded 2020 · 150 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
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Cocoon provides software to manage employee leave, helping workers navigate time off during major life events and assisting employers with compliance, insurance claims, and payroll administration.
Founders & leadership
Cocoon was founded in 2020 by Mahima Chawla and Lauren Dai.
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Mahima ChawlainFounder
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Lauren DaiinFounderLauren Dai worked at Stripe early in her tenure before cofounding Cocoon, which provides employee leave management software for employers and workers navigating time off during major life events.
Investors · 8
Index VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M
Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2M
Magnify VenturesSanta Monica · $250K – $2M
SemperVirens Venture CapitalSan Mateo
XYZ Venture CapitalSan Francisco · $10K – $5M
First Round CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $7M
SpringbankreportedNew York · $500K – $1.5M
Also in the syndicate · 1
SemperVirens
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedAug 2024Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries ASep 2021
Index Ventures (lead), First Round Capital, Magnify Ventures, SemperVirens, XYZ
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cocoon do?
- Cocoon provides software to manage employee leave, helping workers navigate time off during major life events and assisting employers with compliance, insurance claims, and payroll administration.
- Who founded Cocoon?
- Cocoon was founded by Mahima Chawla, Lauren Dai in 2020.
- Who are Cocoon's investors?
- Cocoon's investors include Index Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Magnify Ventures, SemperVirens Venture Capital, XYZ Venture Capital, First Round Capital, Springbank.





