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Jocelyn Cheng

Investor

Former 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

  1. ImpactAgentFoundercurrent2025 — present
  2. Resolution FoundationInvestment Committeecurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
  3. SelfAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
  4. Digital Currency GroupHead of Venture2022 — 2025Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  5. Global Innovation FundManaging Director2015 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
  6. PayGo EnergyBoard observer (GIF nominee)2020 — 2021
  7. Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd.Board Director (GIF nominee)2019 — 2021
  8. WhereIsMyTransportBoard Observer (GIF nominee)2017 — 2021
  9. CPP Investment BoardSenior Associate2013 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
  10. SuyoCo-Founder and Strategist2012 — 2013Cambridge, MA and Medellin, Colombia
  11. Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.Malaria Control Team2011Zanzibar, Tanzania
  12. Bain CapitalPrivate Equity Associate2008 — 2010Boston, MA
  13. Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Analyst2006 — 2008New York and Buenos Aires

Skills & more

StrategyPrivate Equity19Financial Modeling9Valuation4Investment Banking2Due Diligence2Emerging Markets8Corporate Finance3LBOVenture Capital1Corporate DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions1
+4 moreManagement ConsultingInvestmentsFinancial AnalysisCapital Markets

Languages Chinese (Cantonese) · Spanish

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Investments

Investor

Block EarnerBushaMuralNALANotabeneOraanSardineStitchTractionYour Juno

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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).

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