Cottonwood Technology Fund
Santa Fe, New Mexicocottonwood.vc
Overview
Cottonwood Technology Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that makes impact investments in key enabling technologies — Deep Tech & Hard Science. The firm focuses on startups from Northwest Europe and Southwest USA, regions with numerous national laboratories, research universities, and research centers. It invests in B2B High-Tech/ Hard Science sectors such as Photonics, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Nanotech, Advanced Materials, Climate Tech, Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casimir | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Casimir Inc. | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Orange Quantum Systems | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited | Apr 2026 | Early Funding | Lead |
| Brilliance | Apr 2026 | Early Funding | Lead |
Key People
Lee Rand
Partner
Patrick Claessen
Partner
Pratik Uthan
Venture Capital Intern
Sabine Jansen - Bijker
Corporate Investor Relations Finance Manager
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
