London-based financial firm, Cocoa, invests in European pre-seed/seed companies as an in-house VC.
Location
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
2021
Cocoa is a London-based angel fund that invests in European pre-seed and seed stage companies. The firm provides angel-sized checks and positions itself as an in-house VC for founders, offering both capital and expertise. Cocoa's investment focus is on early-stage startups across Europe, with a particular emphasis on supporting passionate founders with strong execution skills.
The firm's portfolio includes Tilebox, a startup that has raised $1.7 million. Cocoa's investment philosophy centers on backing "killers with a heart," emphasizing the importance of founder quality in their investment decisions. The firm leverages its VC expertise and network to provide value-add services to portfolio companies, aiming to support founders throughout their startup journey.
Cocoa - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.