Cocoon Capital
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Cocoon Capital backs early-stage deeptech and enterprise tech founders across Asia, always acting as the lead investor in the rounds it joins. The firm invests in up to six companies per year, concentrating resources on hands-on, post-investment support. Its team of former founders and startup veterans provides strategic guidance, access to a global network and investor relationships, and mentoring through Cocoon Academy, its in-house MBA-style program. Cocoon Capital emphasizes partnering with founders from the earliest stages, believing no concept is too nascent for support, and positions itself as a dedicated partner beyond capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 23 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×5Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2
HQs:Singapore×10Bangladesh×1Indonesia×1Philippines×1United States×1South Africa×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 7 portfolio companiesWhere their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
AppWorks ×2National University of Singapore ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
National University of Singapore ×3Cartrack ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArrowBiome develops a microbiome platform technology with clinical validation and MIT-originated intellectual property, serving the beauty and ingredients industries.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerDeep TechSingapore, SG
Shomvob is a B2B job-tech and HR tech platform that connects employers with skilled workers and provides job seekers in Bangladesh with employment opportunities and skill-building training through its Shomvob Academy.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaSBangladesh, BD
Adravision builds a shared intelligence platform that integrates fragmented dental information systems, connecting clinical records, radiographs, treatment plans, and insurance data to support care delivery, documentation, and reimbursement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSingapore, SG
Hamed Fesharaki(Founder)inLiushifeng Chen(Founder)inYasaman Nemat(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Augmentus develops intelligent robotic automation solutions that enable manufacturers to perform complex tasks like surface finishing and welding with minimal setup.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSingapore, SG
Co-investorsSierra VenturesApplied Ventures
Biomaterials startup developing next-generation regenerative implants; closed a seed round led by Cocoon Capital.
Doozy Robotics develops AI-powered humanoid robots and autonomous material handling systems for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Frontline uses machine learning on construction schedules and resource data to anticipate where capital projects are likely to fall behind.
Construction TechSingapore, SG
Luis Martinez(CEO)inDing Ruiqi(Cofounder)
Co-investorsEntrepreneur First
Hiip helps brands build consumer awareness, trust, and loyalty across Southeast Asia through technology-enabled relationship management.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSSingapore, SG
Co-investorsVulpes Ventures
Karzo is a tech-enabled B2B logistics platform aggregating truck owners and service providers across Southeast Asia, offering cross-border freight forwarding, warehousing, and container drayage without owning assets.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSingapore, SG
Simon Howett(CGO & Regional CEO)
Co-investorsHCVC
See-Mode develops software that applies AI and computational fluid dynamics to CT and MRI scans in order to estimate a patient's stroke risk.
HealthtechSingapore, SG
Milad Mohammadzadeh(CEO)inSadaf Monajemi(CTO)in
Co-investorsAngelCentralBlackbird VenturesEntrepreneur First
SensorFlow builds in-house IoT hardware, software, analytics, and a proprietary wireless layer to give hotels real-time energy and operations data plus automation for reducing energy waste and optimizing rooms.
CleantechEnergyIoT
Sai Ranganathan(Founder)in
Co-investorsOpenspace VenturesTembusu PartnersPlayfair Capital
The Iterative works with indie game studios to develop go-to-market campaigns and marketing strategies, leveraging advisory team expertise from major gaming publishers and developers.
GamingMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGenesia Ventures
TransTRACK provides a fleet telematics and management platform that tracks vehicle location, performance, and driver behavior, and includes tools for maintenance scheduling, route optimization, transportation management, and port operations.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Anggia Meisesari(Founder)inAris Pujud Kurniawan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerating AsiaAppWorks Ventures
UangCermat works on financial inclusion for unbanked and underbanked people, facilitating information sharing across a partner network to build a more transparent financial ecosystem.
FintechImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG
Volt14 Solutions develops silicon-majority anode materials that replace conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion battery cells, aiming to increase energy density and lower cost while remaining compatible with existing cell manufacturing infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSaaSSingapore, SG
Animesh Jhar(Cofounder)inAdam Haldar(Cofounder)inAnimesh JhaArindam Haldar
Co-investors500 GlobalBeyond Next VenturesEntrepreneur FirstSupermorpheusBlume Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVolt14 Solutions · beyondnextventures.com · May 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cocoon Capital made?
- Cocoon Capital has 22 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Cocoon Capital invest at?
- Cocoon Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Cocoon Capital's typical check size?
- Cocoon Capital typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Cocoon Capital focus on?
- Cocoon Capital focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Cocoon Capital located?
- Cocoon Capital is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Does Cocoon Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Cocoon Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Cocoon Capital co-invest with?
- Cocoon Capital most often shares deals with Entrepreneur First, Blackbird Ventures, Openspace Ventures, among 14 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInto the Mind of an Investor - a Conversation With Michael Blakey (Managing Partner, Cocoon Capital)
Entrepreneur First · Michael Blakey
In this video, Cocoon Capital co-founder Michael Blakey breaks down...
Michael Blakey · facebook.com
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