About
Toby Hilliam (Skilton) is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Cabaletta Bio (CABA: Nasdaq). His prior roles include chairman of ControlRad Systems, partner at GBF Advisors, CEO and President of Tengion, where he raised over $225 million from strategic, public, and venture investors, and senior commercial and strategic positions at Merck. He also founded Coupco, an early paperless discount couponing system, and received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for emerging companies in 2008.
Founder at Appetise
Intro paths
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In turn, Toby can intro founders to Appetise's investors below.
Appetise's investors Β· 7
Arc AngelsAucklandBlack Sheep CapitalNew Farm Β· $100K β $500K checksIcehouse VenturesAuckland Β· $120K β $2.4M checks Β· since 2026NZVCAuckland Β· since 2026OIF VenturesDouble Bay Β· $165K β $3.3M checks Β· since 2026SproutPalmerston NorthTen13Fortitude Valley Β· $300K β $2M checks Β· since 2026
Co-founders at Appetise
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EliseCo-Founder
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TobyCo-Founder
Experience
- AppetiseFounder/CEOcurrent2021 β presentChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- MutuFounder/CEO2019 β 2023New Zealand
- UKUTULA Lodge & Game ReservePark Ranger2015 β 2022Brits Area, South Africa
- Global Shapers CommunityWorld Economic Forum Global Shaper, Member of Christchurch Hub2020 β 2021Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Topdeck TravelBusiness Development Manager2019 β 2020Christchurch, New Zealand
- Scarfie RepairsFounder/CEO2015 β 2018Dunedin, New Zealand
Skills & more
Business Development12Management10Leadership8Public Speaking3Relationship Building3Strategic Planning3Microsoft Office3
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Toby Hilliam (Skilton)?
- Toby Hilliam (Skilton) is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Cabaletta Bio (CABA: Nasdaq). His prior roles include chairman of ControlRad Systems, partner at GBF Advisors, CEO and President of Tengion, where he raised over $225 million from strategic, public, and venture investors, and senior commercial and strategic positions at Merck. He also founded Coupco, an early paperless discount couponing system, and received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for emerging companies in 2008.
- Where does Toby Hilliam (Skilton) work?
- Toby Hilliam (Skilton) is Founder of Appetise.
- What companies did Toby Hilliam (Skilton) found?
- Toby Hilliam (Skilton) founded Appetise.
- Where did Toby Hilliam (Skilton) go to school?
- Toby Hilliam (Skilton) studied at University of Otago (Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Toursim and Management).
Same school
Shared employers
Also worked at Appetise1
Also worked at Global Shapers Community17
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