+23%

est. 2Y upside i

HR TechSeries A

Rank

#2877

Sector

HR Tech

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Low

Cocoon operates in a critical, complex niche within HR tech, evidenced by its $50M revenue and strong customer logos.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (10%)+250%

Cocoon achieves market leadership in specialized leave management, leveraging its compliance expertise and strategic partnership with ADP to expand into new enterprise segments. This drives revenue to $200M+ by 2028 and justifies a $1.2B+ valuation at 6x revenue, representing a +250% upside from current estimates.

Base (45%)+75%

Cocoon maintains its strong niche in mid-market leave management, growing revenue to $90M-$100M by 2028. A strategic acquisition by a larger HR tech player like ADP or UKG at a 6-7x revenue multiple would result in a $600M-$700M valuation, providing a +75% upside.

Bear (45%)-80%

Intensified competition from incumbents like Workday and Rippling, coupled with slower market adoption or adverse regulatory changes, limits Cocoon's growth. Revenue stalls at $60M, leading to a down round or a low acquisition at a $70M valuation, resulting in an 80% loss for common shareholders after accounting for $26M in liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Investors hold $26M in liquidation preferences, meaning in an exit at or below the estimated $350M valuation, they would be paid first.

Dilution Risk

high

As a Series A company, additional funding rounds are likely needed before a liquidity event, which will lead to further dilution of common stock.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is currently no active secondary market or tender offers for Cocoon's shares, typical for a company at this stage.

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Last updated: February 22, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Cocoon's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    Given the strong presence of incumbents like Workday and ADP in the broader HR tech space, what is Cocoon's long-term strategy to defend and expand its market share in leave management?

  • 2

    With $50M in revenue, what are the key growth levers the company plans to pull over the next 2-3 years to scale significantly, beyond its current customer base?

  • 3

    Considering the Series A funding in 2021 and the current market conditions, what is the anticipated timeline and most likely exit scenario (e.g., IPO, acquisition) for employees to realize their equity value?

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