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Why do so many companies flame out after finding product-market fit?
Why do so many companies flame out after finding product-market fit?
Assuming the Answer is No: If you don't ask, you don't get
Assuming the Answer is No: If you don't ask, you don't get
"A surprising number of people live as if the answer is already no." Michael Blakey is back with a powerful reminder for the ecosystem: The only guaranteed way to miss an opportunity is to never ask for it. Because at any stage, it’s the bold, often uncomfortable questions that unlock real value. Dive into Michael's firsthand take: https://lnkd.in/g78DR-nq #VCThursdaysWithMichael #CocoonCapital #negotiation #powerofasking #clarity #assumptions #advice #founders
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Advanced Innovation And Manufacturing Asia Summit Johor
Advanced Innovation And Manufacturing Asia Summit Johor
Explore JS SEZ opportunities with manufacturers, innovators, government and investors across borders. Showcase thought leadership and exhibit!
Register now: AIM Asia 2026, Apri 1 | 9 am to 6 pm
Register now: AIM Asia 2026, Apri 1 | 9 am to 6 pm
Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia Summit 2026
The hardest call in venture is knowing when to step back
The hardest call in venture is knowing when to step back
If your next cheque is being driven by history, guilt, or friendship, do not write it. Easier said than done. Because in a venture, good intentions can still lead to bad decisions. In this week’s #VCThursdaysWithMichael, our Managing Partner, Michael Blakey shares why stepping back is sometimes the most responsible move, for both investors and founders. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnPa_qDP #CocoonCapital #VCinsights #investinglessons #investments #steppingback #funding #startups
Pitch like your investor is a 5-year-old.
Pitch like your investor is a 5-year-old.
If You're Not in a Founder's First 5, You're Probably Too Late
If You're Not in a Founder's First 5, You're Probably Too Late
As an investor, you want to be on the founder’s Top 5 Investors list before they even start raising. Early-stage founders choose investors they can rely on - those who bring expertise, support, and strategic insight from day one. Build that trust, and you’re part of the journey, not just the cap table. Full perspective from our Managing Partner, Michael Blakey ↓ https://lnkd.in/gFtpW5ak #CocoonCapital #VCThursdaysWithMichael #southeastasia #venturecapital #credibleinvestors #topinvestors #startupfunding #seedstage #preseed #deeptech #enterprise
Lorong AI Founder & Investor Speed-Networking Night · Luma
Lorong AI Founder & Investor Speed-Networking Night · Luma
Calling all early stage AI founders to join our first Founder <> Investor Speed-Networking Night 2026! This event is designed for early stage, B2B AI-native…
The silent killer of founder-investor relationships
The silent killer of founder-investor relationships
“𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒙 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.” That mindset has destroyed more founder-investor relationships than any news you think is bad. To investors, who’ve already backed you with their capital and trust, that feels like betrayal. In this week's #VCThursdaysWithMichael, see why honesty and transparency, is the real strategy for building long-term trust. Read Michael Blakey's post here: https://lnkd.in/gpQCKv3e #CocoonCapital #investorfounderrelationship #trust #transparency #investments #funding #startupsuccess #collaboration #founder
If you thought innovation was thinking outside the box, think again.
If you thought innovation was thinking outside the box, think again.
State of SEA startup ecosystem
State of SEA startup ecosystem
I started 2026 thinking we would finally be back in ‘flow state’. But on the ground, early-stage fundraising still feels rough.
Augmentus Secures Strategic Investment from Applied Ventures to Accelerate AI-Robotics for High-Mix Manufacturing
Augmentus Secures Strategic Investment from Applied Ventures to Accelerate AI-Robotics for High-Mix Manufacturing
Augmentus, the Singapore-based pioneer in AI-robotics and adaptive automation, today announced a strategic investment from Applied Ventures, LLC.
Japan's corporate VCs are no longer conservative and slow.
Japan's corporate VCs are no longer conservative and slow.
Michael Blakey shares insights on building, leading, and fundraising.
Michael Blakey shares insights on building, leading, and fundraising.
Cocoon's Female Founder Mentoring Hours
Cocoon's Female Founder Mentoring Hours
Where’s the Money: why Singapore’s early-stage startups are facing a VC funding shortage
Where’s the Money: why Singapore’s early-stage startups are facing a VC funding shortage
Augmentus Raises $11M to Scale Physical AI for High-Mix, Complex Robotic Surface Finishing and Welding
Augmentus Raises $11M to Scale Physical AI for High-Mix, Complex Robotic Surface Finishing and Welding
Augmentus, the developer of an intelligent no-code robotics solution, announced today that it has raised USD $11 million (SGD $14 million) in a Series A+ funding round. The funds will be used to accelerate regional deployment of its fully autonomous robotic surface finishing and welding systems, fulfill demand from marquee manufacturing customers, and advance R&D into hyper-adaptive, AI-driven robotic systems built for the factory floor.
Decoding VC Language: What they say vs. what they mean
Decoding VC Language: What they say vs. what they mean
When Imposter Syndrome Gets in the Way of Greatness
When Imposter Syndrome Gets in the Way of Greatness
See-Mode is Acquired by RadNet (NASDAQ: RDNT)
See-Mode is Acquired by RadNet (NASDAQ: RDNT)
The Wrong Co-Founder Will Sink Your Startup
The Wrong Co-Founder Will Sink Your Startup
Cocoon Capital Announces First Close of USD 50 Million Fund III
Cocoon Capital Announces First Close of USD 50 Million Fund III
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