Cottonwood Venture Partners

Cottonwood Technology Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in deep technology and hard science. It invests in patent-based, IP-driven companies across key enabling technologies, including photonics, micro- & nanoelectronics, advanced materials, and robotics. The firm provides capital, strategic management, and corporate connections to accelerate portfolio growth.

Managing Partner Dave Blivin founded the firm, leveraging his extensive venture capital background. Blivin previously established and led Southeast Interactive, an information technology fund. His experience with National Labs and research institutions informs Cottonwood's core strategy of backing disruptive hard science innovations.

The fund primarily targets early-stage deep tech startups in the Southwest United States and Northern Europe. Cottonwood Technology Fund guides companies from research stages to global industry leadership. It cultivates hard science ventures to establish new worldwide standards and create market impact.