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
SENIOR 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
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
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.
Michael distel
ASSOCIATE
Bringing over 15 years of startup industry experience to the table, Michael takes charge of all things tech-related, from technical due diligence to supporting our portfolio.
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.
Martin Roll
Senior Advisor
Branding strategy
Michelle Yong
Senior Advisor
Commercial strategy
Mikhail Zeldovich
Senior Advisor
Finance and operations
Matt Chapman
Senior Advisor
HR and people strategy
Jani Rautiainen
Senior Advisor
Regional expansion
Fraser Morrison
Senior Advisor
Sales strategy
Are Gløersen
Senior Advisor
Deeptech and cleantech
Talib Yousry
Senior Advisor
Partnership strategy