Cottonwood Capital Partners

Cottonwood Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that backs early- and seed-stage startups in disruptive technology and related fields such as healthcare, information technology, nanotechnology, photonics, advanced materials, sensors, clean energy, robotics, life sciences, and enterprise software. The firm focuses on Southwest United States and Northern Europe, investing primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Utah, and in the Netherlands and parts of Northern Europe, including Mexico as part of its regional reach. Typical investments range from about $1 million to $3 million, and the firm often takes a board seat on portfolio companies. Founded in 2009, Cottonwood Capital Partners is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, with additional offices in El Paso, Santa Fe, and Enschede, Netherlands.

Avi Arora

Analyst

Sabine Bijker

Investor

David Blivin

Managing Partner

Dave Blivin

Managing Partner

Daan Boekhoudt

Investment Analyst

Patrick Claessen

Partner

Shinjan Dasgupta

Analyst

Karol Fels

Analyst

Michael Jackson

Partner

Lucas Marshall

Partner

Matthew Ongaro

Partner

Lee Rand

Partner

Alain le Loux

General Partner

Past deals in Netherlands

Sencure

Series B in 2025
Founded in the Netherlands in 2021, Sencure specializes in developing integrated circuit technology for next-generation wearable healthcare devices. The company brings together Medical Device developers and IC designers to create innovative solutions for remote monitoring, including health tracking solutions used in healthcare, preventative care, clinical research, and wellness.

Sencure

Series A in 2023
Founded in the Netherlands in 2021, Sencure specializes in developing integrated circuit technology for next-generation wearable healthcare devices. The company brings together Medical Device developers and IC designers to create innovative solutions for remote monitoring, including health tracking solutions used in healthcare, preventative care, clinical research, and wellness.

Sencure

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in the Netherlands in 2021, Sencure specializes in developing integrated circuit technology for next-generation wearable healthcare devices. The company brings together Medical Device developers and IC designers to create innovative solutions for remote monitoring, including health tracking solutions used in healthcare, preventative care, clinical research, and wellness.

Eurekite

Series A in 2018
Eurekite BV, based in Enschede, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of flexible ceramic materials. Established in May 2015 as a spin-off from the University of Twente, the company focuses on the development and commercialization of its innovative technology, known as Flexiramics®. This technology emerged from the Inorganic Materials Science Group of the MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, led by Professor Andre ten Elshof. Eurekite combines expertise in formulation chemistry, production technology, and composite development, with its disruptive materials attracting investment from prominent venture capital firms.

RoBird

Series B in 2017
Clear Flight Solutions is a Dutch company combining expert knowledge of unmanned aerial vehicles with extensive expertise in the ecological domain. Whether the situation requires a robotic bird of prey or a stable multicopter, the Company provides a working solution. With the Robirds, flying on unique patented flapping wing technology, the Company offers unmatched effectiveness in the field of bird control. Clear Flight Solutions also offers unique platforms for wildlife observation and protection, safety and surveillance, and surveying and mapping. After winning the UVS International Innovation Award in 2011, the Company was founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the University of Twente. Clear Flight Solutions has obtained a $1.7 million investment from the Cottonwood Euro Technology Fund early 2015. The Company was elected Startup of the Year in the Twente region in 2015 and has recently been awarded with the euRobotics Technology Transfer Award, the ASME Young Technology Award, as well as the first ever EU Drone Award for best drone-based solution.

SoundEnergy

Venture Round in 2017
Sound Energy BV is focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies aimed at reducing fossil energy consumption. The company specializes in Thermo Acoustic Technology, which provides a sustainable solution for climate control in buildings. By utilizing hot water for cooling, Sound Energy's heat engines and heat pumps eliminate the need for electricity or gas, allowing homeowners to manage energy consumption while achieving zero carbon dioxide emissions. With a commitment to sustainability, the company integrates environmental considerations with scientific expertise and a pragmatic business approach, ensuring that its technologies serve both ecological and economic interests.

Eurekite

Seed Round in 2015
Eurekite BV, based in Enschede, the Netherlands, specializes in the manufacture of flexible ceramic materials. Established in May 2015 as a spin-off from the University of Twente, the company focuses on the development and commercialization of its innovative technology, known as Flexiramics®. This technology emerged from the Inorganic Materials Science Group of the MESA + Institute for Nanotechnology, led by Professor Andre ten Elshof. Eurekite combines expertise in formulation chemistry, production technology, and composite development, with its disruptive materials attracting investment from prominent venture capital firms.

RoBird

Series A in 2015
Clear Flight Solutions is a Dutch company combining expert knowledge of unmanned aerial vehicles with extensive expertise in the ecological domain. Whether the situation requires a robotic bird of prey or a stable multicopter, the Company provides a working solution. With the Robirds, flying on unique patented flapping wing technology, the Company offers unmatched effectiveness in the field of bird control. Clear Flight Solutions also offers unique platforms for wildlife observation and protection, safety and surveillance, and surveying and mapping. After winning the UVS International Innovation Award in 2011, the Company was founded in 2012 as a spin-off of the University of Twente. Clear Flight Solutions has obtained a $1.7 million investment from the Cottonwood Euro Technology Fund early 2015. The Company was elected Startup of the Year in the Twente region in 2015 and has recently been awarded with the euRobotics Technology Transfer Award, the ASME Young Technology Award, as well as the first ever EU Drone Award for best drone-based solution.
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