​Fundraising isn’t just about capital. It’s about chemistry.

​The best rounds are built on trust, timing, and the kind of investor-founder fit that fuels scale.

​Join us at Founders & Funders, BLOCK71’s signature matchmaking series—where bold founders meet active VCs ready to back ambition. This edition brings together Cocoon Capital and Openspace Capital for a rare look into what really moves the needle in early-stage investing.

​🗓 27 October, Monday
📍 Microsoft Office, Singapore
🕠 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

​💬 What’s on deck:

• ​Fireside Chat: From Seed to Series A and Beyond – Building Investor Confidence in Uncertain Times
  With insights from Cocoon Capital & Openspace Capital.

• ​Startup Pitches: Handpicked founders take the mic —shortlisted will be contacted. Indicate your interest in the application form.

• ​Open Networking: Swap cards, swap war stories, build your circle.

​Whether you’re prepping your first pitch or mapping out your next fundraise—this is where the brave meet their backers.

​👉 Limited seats. Register now.

Speakers:
Michael Blakey | Managing Partner, Cocoon Capital
With over 25 years of investment experience and a track record of successful exits, he was named the UK Angel Investor of the Year in 2015. He is a sought-after global speaker on entrepreneurship and co-hosts The Unreasonable Podcast.

Sia Zong Xi | Investment Director, Cocoon Capital
Zongxi brings the experience of scaling his own startup to 9-figure revenue to his role leading Cocoon’s investment strategy and fund administration, where he also supports portfolio companies on go-to-market and business models.

Dennis Le | Investment Director, Openspace Capital
Dennis plays a critical role on the investment team at Openspace Ventures, overseeing portfolio companies and opportunities in Vietnam and Singapore. He was previously at Roland Berger, working as a Consultant, and at Analysys Mason, where he focused on strategy development, operational improvement and transaction support in the telecommunications, media and technology practice. Before that, he had internships in the Equity Research team at Religare Capital Markets and Duxton Asset Management.