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

David Blivin

Managing Director and Managing Partner

Daan Boekhoudt

Investment Analyst

Patrick Claessen

Partner

Shinjan Dasgupta

Analyst

Past deals in Nanotechnology

SmartNanotubes

Series A in 2022
SmartNanotubes Technologies is a start-up focused on developing advanced odor detection systems utilizing nanotechnology. The company specializes in creating smell detector chips that can identify gas odors and volatile organic compounds. These chips are designed for custom detector development and facilitate the characterization of gas mixtures, offering comprehensive solutions for businesses seeking to monitor and improve their production environments. By providing effective sensing technology, SmartNanotubes enables companies to ensure the quality of their products and enhance process control.

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.

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.

FibeRio Technology

Series C in 2013
FibeRio Technology Corporation specializes in the development of nanofiber production systems, offering innovative technology that enables manufacturers to produce nanofibers at a commercial scale. The company employs an environmentally sensitive process that utilizes polymers, ensuring both quality and efficiency. FibeRio is committed to meeting the growing market demands for nanofibers by providing advanced equipment and processes. Through its Forcespinning technology, the company is rapidly advancing its manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to its customers.

FibeRio Technology

Series B in 2011
FibeRio Technology Corporation specializes in the development of nanofiber production systems, offering innovative technology that enables manufacturers to produce nanofibers at a commercial scale. The company employs an environmentally sensitive process that utilizes polymers, ensuring both quality and efficiency. FibeRio is committed to meeting the growing market demands for nanofibers by providing advanced equipment and processes. Through its Forcespinning technology, the company is rapidly advancing its manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to its customers.

FibeRio Technology

Series A in 2010
FibeRio Technology Corporation specializes in the development of nanofiber production systems, offering innovative technology that enables manufacturers to produce nanofibers at a commercial scale. The company employs an environmentally sensitive process that utilizes polymers, ensuring both quality and efficiency. FibeRio is committed to meeting the growing market demands for nanofibers by providing advanced equipment and processes. Through its Forcespinning technology, the company is rapidly advancing its manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to its customers.
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