About Us

We are creating low-carbon construction materials for the builders of tomorrow.

Vision

A world where the next generation builds at net zero, achieved by unlocking the circular economy between steelmaking and cement.

Goals

Together, we’ve defined bold and inspiring goals for the impact we aim to create.


01

Reduce concrete emissions

Deliver 11 million tonnes of SCM by 2032, mitigating 10 million tonnes of CO₂ per year

02

Unlock a circular economy

Valorize the growing global supply of EAF slag into LoopCem™, a reliable, high-performing SCM.

03

Drive global adoption

Scaling worldwide to meet demand for sustainable construction materials.

Timeline

It’s been an incredible journey so far, and we’re excited for what’s next as we continue driving our mission forward.

May 2023

Cocoon is founded with the mission to help the world continue building whilst on a path to net zero.

May 2023

Cocoon is founded with the mission to help the world continue building whilst on a path to net zero.

May 2023

Cocoon is founded with the mission to help the world continue building whilst on a path to net zero.

a concrete bench sitting next to a cement wall

November 2023

The founders relocate to New York for six months to develop a prototype and validate the technology (TRL4) at the HAX facility, following initial investments from HAX and Carbon13.

a concrete bench sitting next to a cement wall

November 2023

The founders relocate to New York for six months to develop a prototype and validate the technology (TRL4) at the HAX facility, following initial investments from HAX and Carbon13.

a concrete bench sitting next to a cement wall

November 2023

The founders relocate to New York for six months to develop a prototype and validate the technology (TRL4) at the HAX facility, following initial investments from HAX and Carbon13.

May 2024

Cocoon secures a $5.4m pre-seed round with new investors Gigascale, Wireframe Ventures, and Celsius Industries all joining, and an additional $1m from Innovate UK across two grants

May 2024

Cocoon secures a $5.4m pre-seed round with new investors Gigascale, Wireframe Ventures, and Celsius Industries all joining, and an additional $1m from Innovate UK across two grants

May 2024

Cocoon secures a $5.4m pre-seed round with new investors Gigascale, Wireframe Ventures, and Celsius Industries all joining, and an additional $1m from Innovate UK across two grants

white and brown ceramic container

July 2024

Our first team members join and we open our dedicated R&D facility in Hackney, East London.

white and brown ceramic container

July 2024

Our first team members join and we open our dedicated R&D facility in Hackney, East London.

white and brown ceramic container

July 2024

Our first team members join and we open our dedicated R&D facility in Hackney, East London.

November 2024

We successfully test our TRL5 system at the Material Processing Institute, producing up to 200kg of product over multiple trials.

November 2024

We successfully test our TRL5 system at the Material Processing Institute, producing up to 200kg of product over multiple trials.

November 2024

We successfully test our TRL5 system at the Material Processing Institute, producing up to 200kg of product over multiple trials.

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April 2025

Cocoon pitches for and wins one of four spots on the CRH Accelerator programme and completes inaugural testing of the TRL6 system, deployed adjacent to a 7-tonne Electric Arc Furnace.

time lapse photography of vehicle under tunnel

April 2025

Cocoon pitches for and wins one of four spots on the CRH Accelerator programme and completes inaugural testing of the TRL6 system, deployed adjacent to a 7-tonne Electric Arc Furnace.

time lapse photography of vehicle under tunnel

April 2025

Cocoon pitches for and wins one of four spots on the CRH Accelerator programme and completes inaugural testing of the TRL6 system, deployed adjacent to a 7-tonne Electric Arc Furnace.

June 2025

Initial concrete tests demonstrate the product’s superior performance compared to existing Supplementary Cementitious Materials.

June 2025

Initial concrete tests demonstrate the product’s superior performance compared to existing Supplementary Cementitious Materials.

June 2025

Initial concrete tests demonstrate the product’s superior performance compared to existing Supplementary Cementitious Materials.

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August 2025

Cocoon triples our R&D space by moving to a new location in North West London.

two men working

August 2025

Cocoon triples our R&D space by moving to a new location in North West London.

two men working

August 2025

Cocoon triples our R&D space by moving to a new location in North West London.

January 2026

Cocoon raises $15m Series A from 2150, Brick & Mortar Ventures, The Venture Collective (TVC) and further support from our existing investors

January 2026

Cocoon raises $15m Series A from 2150, Brick & Mortar Ventures, The Venture Collective (TVC) and further support from our existing investors

January 2026

Cocoon raises $15m Series A from 2150, Brick & Mortar Ventures, The Venture Collective (TVC) and further support from our existing investors

Our Team

Eliot Brooks

CEO

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Dr. William Knapp

CSO

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Freddie Scott

CTO

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Our values

Our values shape the culture we’re building at Cocoon and guide us in maximising our impact.

01

Prioritize SAFETY

We put safety first in everything we build and do

02

Practice PROACTIVENESS

We take ownership and iterate quickly

03

Seek EXCELLENCE

We set high standards and work hard to meet them

04

Embrace CURIOSITY

We stay humble, curious, and open-minded

05

Leverage TEAMWORK

We support one other and succeed together

06

Find FUN

We enjoy the journey, even when the work is hard

Recent milestones

Cocoon raises $15m Series A

Capital will fund Cocoon’s first U.S. commercial demo facility as they target 50 sites by 2035 and accelerate hiring in the UK and U.S.

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Winner of CRH's Sustainable Building Materials Accelerator

Cocoon was one of four startups chosen to partner with CRH to pilot their groundbreaking solutions.

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Joined Third Derivative's latest Industrial Innovation Cohort

The initiative was set up by RMI to accelerate advancements in cement, steel, and chemicals decarbonization.

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Pilot validation (TRL 6) achieved at the MPI

Pilot validation achieved at Materials Processing Institute (UK) — demonstrating TRL 6 readiness.

Careers at Cocoon

We’re always looking for fresh faces to join our smart, ambitious and friendly team.

Partner with us

Find out more about our technology, how we partner with the steel and concrete industry, and our innovative SCM, LoopCem™.

Cocooncarbon Ltd.
Unit 1, The Hub@55
55 Gorst Rd
NW10 6LS

Partner with us

Find out more about our technology, how we partner with the steel and concrete industry, and our innovative SCM, LoopCem™.

Cocooncarbon Ltd.
Unit 1, The Hub@55
55 Gorst Rd
NW10 6LS

Partner with us

Find out more about our technology, how we partner with the steel and concrete industry, and our innovative SCM, LoopCem™.

Cocooncarbon Ltd.
Unit 1, The Hub@55
55 Gorst Rd
NW10 6LS