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As the internet grew, it became easier and easier to meet new people and keep in touch with everyone we know. Along the way, our closest relationships got lost in the sea of connectivity. We started Cocoon because it felt like there was a missing space on our phones. A "social" app where we could be introverts. A private and cozy corner to hang out with people we already know and love and don’t get to see much in person. A place to gather our faraway family members, friends-for-life, and tight-knit groups, and keep them close to heart. We knew they deserved something special instead of generic, so that’s what we set out to build.
Overview
Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
1-10
Total raised
$3M
Founded date
2019
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 7
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| Aug 25, 2021 | The godfather of direct-to-consumer, Warby Parker, proves why storefronts aren’t dead | This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox. Direct-to-consumer companies are known for being digital first, launching their storefronts onlin... |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Substack acqui-hires team behind subscription social app Cocoon | Subscription newsletter platform kingpin Substack shared today that they’ve acqui-hired the team behind Cocoon, a subscription social media app built for close friends. We covered the Y Combinator-backed startup’s initial $3 million seed ra... |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Daily funding roundup - November 26th, 2019 | TapRm raised $1.5M; Andrena landed $2.6M; Cocoon closed $3M; uLesson picks up $3.M1 TapR: TapRm’s platform aims to launch and scale new beer brands. TapRm has raised $1.5 million in funding led by The Broe Group, with participation from VU ... |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Cocoon’s social app for close friends gets VC backing to chase Path’s dream | You may have heard the pitch before, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram aren’t homes for your real friends anymore because they’re too big, too commercial and too influencer-y, the result is that your most important relationships have been rel... |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Former Facebook Employees Launch Cocoon, a private space for your family | As if people are not already tired of Facebook, why do we really need another social app, you may ask? The answer may surprise you. According to a 2018 survey by the Pew Research Center survey, social media use by US adults has doubled in t... |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Top tech startup news for today, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – Siemens, Cocoon, SoftBank, VTex, Cymulate, PriceFX | Good morning! Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Former Facebook employees launch Cocoon, a social media network for your family. Yesterday, Cocoon made its debut on Apple’s iOS just in time ... |
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FAQ about Cocoon
When was Cocoon founded?
Cocoon was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Cocoon raised?
Cocoon has raised $3M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Cocoon?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Cocoon, among them “The godfather of direct-to-consumer, Warby Parker, proves why storefronts aren’t dead” (Aug 25, 2021) and “Substack acqui-hires team behind subscription social app Cocoon” (Aug 24, 2021).
Is Cocoon still active?
Yes, Cocoon is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 25, 2021.