Jocelyn Cheng
InvestorFormer Managing Director at Global Innovation Fund
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Writes $50K – $250K checks
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About
Jocelyn Cheng invests in fintech and crypto globally—with emphasis on emerging and frontier markets—and leverages years of on-the-ground Africa experience plus a program that made 200–300 early-stage fintech investments annually.
Invests in
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintech
Experience
- ImpactAgentFoundercurrent2025 — present
- Resolution FoundationInvestment Committeecurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- SelfAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
- Digital Currency GroupHead of Venture2022 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Global Innovation FundManaging Director2015 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
- PayGo EnergyBoard observer (GIF nominee)2020 — 2021
- Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd.Board Director (GIF nominee)2019 — 2021
- WhereIsMyTransportBoard Observer (GIF nominee)2017 — 2021
- CPP Investment BoardSenior Associate2013 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
- SuyoCo-Founder and Strategist2012 — 2013Cambridge, MA and Medellin, Colombia
- Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.Malaria Control Team2011Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Bain CapitalPrivate Equity Associate2008 — 2010Boston, MA
- Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Analyst2006 — 2008New York and Buenos Aires
Skills & more
StrategyPrivate Equity19Financial Modeling9Valuation4Investment Banking2Due Diligence2Emerging Markets8Corporate Finance3LBOVenture Capital1Corporate DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions1
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Management ConsultingInvestmentsFinancial AnalysisCapital MarketsLanguages Chinese (Cantonese) · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jocelyn Cheng?
- Jocelyn Cheng invests in fintech and crypto globally—with emphasis on emerging and frontier markets—and leverages years of on-the-ground Africa experience plus a program that made 200–300 early-stage fintech investments annually.
- What does Jocelyn Cheng invest in?
- Jocelyn Cheng invests in Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech.
- What check size does Jocelyn Cheng write?
- Jocelyn Cheng typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
- What companies has Jocelyn Cheng invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Block Earner, Busha, Mural, NALA, Notabene, Oraan, Sardine, Stitch, Traction, Your Juno.
- Where did Jocelyn Cheng go to school?
- Jocelyn Cheng studied at Harvard Business School (Master in Business Administration); Harvard Kennedy School (Master in Public Policy); University of Pennsylvania (B.A., International Studies).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesHristo BorisovCo-founder & CEO of PayhawkVictoria TreygerGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School388
Jeremy PhilipsInvestor at Spark CapitalMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesAndrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean InvestmentsDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsGayatri SarkarFounder and CEO at Advaita CapitalMs. BakkerManaging Director and Founder at Longitude Capital
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Also attended University of Pennsylvania1,543
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalDasha MaggioPartner at Felicis Ventures, writer on venture capital and founder psychologyLeah von SiemensPartner at Manta Ray VenturesEghosa OmoiguiFounder and Managing General Partner at EchoVC PartnersAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire Ventures
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Also attended The Wharton School2,000
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of AtomicKatie RiesterPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Felicis Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at PayGo Energy2
Also worked at Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd.2
Also worked at Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.32
Renee ShahPartner at Redpoint VenturesDan GebremedhinPartner at Flare Capital PartnersYashika ChoudharyInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesJulia McDowellVenture Partner at F-Prime Capital PartnersNeha AgarwalSenior Advisor at Adjuvant CapitalMia MorissetPrincipal at Inovia Capital
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Also worked at Bain Capital314
Paris HeymannInvestor at Index VenturesIan MarshInvestor at DN CapitalElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at NorthzoneMorgan WaescheInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersAlison ConnorsInvestor at Third Rock VenturesGabriella WilliamsInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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