Our diverse team is ready to support you

Core team

Led by two of the most experienced early-stage tech investors in Southeast Asia, the Cocoon Capital team is motivated to support our exceptional founders on their journey to success

William Klippgen
MANAGING PARTNER

Co-founder of Kelkoo, sold to Yahoo in one of Europe’s largest internet transactions and a frequent speaker & judge at universities and start-up conferences.

Michael Blakey
MANAGING PARTNER

A veteran angel investor named UK Angel Investor of the Year 2015, selected as one of the Maserati 100, and classified as a “Business Angel you should know.”

Sia Zong Xi
ASSOCIATE

As Cocoon’s first hire, Zong applies his experience from both a large private equity firm and a local startup to support the fund in all things related to incoming deal flow and current portfolio

Ine Jacobsen
ASSOCIATE

Ine joined Cocoon in 2019 and with a wealth of experience working in startups and risk advisory in Norway, she provides a fresh perspective to the Cocoon team.

Lauren Teo
ASSOCIATE

Joining Cocoon from a Chinese tech startup, Lauren applies her marketing, PR, and strategy experience to both Cocoon and its portfolio companies

Advisors

Been there, done that. Here at Cocoon, we bring together a team of senior advisors who have been in your shoes. They have built, scaled, and exited companies across a range of industries and have invaluable advice to offer.