Cottonwood Technology Fund

Meet?Cottonwood Technology Fund?at these upcoming events (below our latest event calendar, more to follow!) Wed 15 Jan 2025:?MXT Conference (Groningen) Wed 12 Feb 2025:?State of Dutch Tech?Techleap (Den Haag) Wed 19 - Thu 20 Feb 2025:?Tech Tour Photonics 2025??(Brussel) Tue 4 March 2025:?Tech Tour?Growth Europe (Paris) Mon 10 – Fri 14 Mar 2025: Venture Day and?CERAWeek?(Houston) Wed 12 –??Fri 14??March 2025:?Hello Tomorrow?(Paris) Tue 18 - 20 Thu Mar 2025:?GCVI?(MONTEREY, CA) Wed 26 March 2025: OCCIDENT Pitch event (Munich) Wed 26 – Fri 28 March 2025:?National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Renewable Energy Laboratory?NREL Industry Growth Forum (Denver, Colorado) Wed 02 Apr - Thu 3 Apr 2025:?Invest Southwest?Tempe, AZ? (Mountain America Stadium) Wed 02 Apr – Fri 04 Apr 2025:?0100 Ventures Conferences?Zero One Hundred Conferences?(Amsterdam) Wed??23- Thu 24 April 2025:?Tech Tour?Circular (Gent Belgium) Tue 06 May – Thu 08 May 2025:?SENSOR+TEST?(Nurnberg) Tue 13 – Thu 15 May 2025:?EIT RawMaterials?Summit (Brussels) Tue 13 – Thu 15 May 2025:?Deep Tech Momentum?(Berlin) Mon 19 May – Wed 21 May 2025:?HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds?Days (Berlin) Wed 21 & Thu 22 May 2025:?Upstream Festival?( Zuid Holland) Tue 27 & Wed 28 May: Mashup (Malmo) Mon 2 Jun – Fri 6 Jun 2025:?SuperReturn?event (Berlin) Fri 19 June - Sat 20 June 2025:?TNW Conference?(Amsterdam) Sat 11 Oct 2025: LP Day?Cottonwood Technology Fund?(Military Boekelo) Mon 13 Oct – Wed 15 Oct 2025:?HTVD | HIGHTECH VENTURE DAYS,?HTSB HighTech Startbahn (Dresden) Wed 18 Nov 2025:?Slush?Investors Event (Helsinki) Thu 19 – Fri 20 Nov 2025:?Slush?2025 (Helsinki) Thu 11 Dec 2025:?Ultimate Demo Day?(München) #venturecapital?#investors?#startups?#technology?#deeptech?#innovation?#science?#fundraising?#hardware Alain le Loux David Blivin Lee Rand Patrick Claessen Ytsen van der Meer Sabine Bijker Daan Boekhoudt

Our portfolio company Flexiramics developed flexible ceramics. A new novel material with no competition; they are the only company in the world that can produce this unique material. In summary: ? Innovative Material: A flexible ceramic microfiber non-woven material that combines ceramic durability with non-woven flexibility. ? Dual Functionality: Can serve as standalone filtration media or as performance-enhancing layers in multi-layer filtration systems. ? High Porosity & Thin Profile: Features a highly porous structure (>90%) and ultrathin profile (130 microns) for efficient filtration with minimal pressure drop. ? Enhanced Filtration Efficiency: Narrow pore size distribution allows for superior fine particulate capture, suitable for specialized filtration applications. ? High Thermal & Chemical Stability: Operates reliably at temperatures up to 800°C and resists harsh chemicals, ideal for extreme environments. ? Flexible & Processable: Can be shaped into pleatable and complex forms, making it useful for compact, low-pressure filtration systems. ? Customizable Surface Properties: Can be modified with sizing agents or catalytic coatings for optimized filtration and catalytic action in industrial applications. ? Versatile Industrial Applications: Well-suited for hot gas filtration, mist filtration, aggressive gas separation, and high-temperature process filtration.

Cottonwood Technology Fund is pleased to announce its new investment in Keiron Printing Technologies. Cottonwood Technology Fund recently invested € 1.5 Million in?Keiron. The investment is an extension of DeepTechXL and TNO's seed round. Keiron, founded in 2019 as a spin-off from TNO Holst Centre, where the project began in 2012, is backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as ASML, TNO, Holst Centre, and VDL TPB Electronics. ? Keiron is revolutionizing the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry with its groundbreaking Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) technology. It delivers a fully digital, contactless printing solution that eliminates the limitations and compromises of traditional stencil and jet printing. By combining precision, efficiency, and flexibility, Keiron sets a new electronics manufacturing standard.

?????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ??????????????! 1?? Our high-performance, low-power AFE, ADC, and DSP position us to make a significant impact in the medical device industry. 2?? We connected with new potential leads interested in the technology and strengthened relationships with existing customers and partners. 3?? The rise of EEG in consumer applications such as in-ear devices, sleep trackers, and mental health tools presents an exciting opportunity. 4?? As we explore innovations such as textile-integrated electrodes for ECG and EMG, we are more inspired than ever about the future of wearables. We look forward to meeting you at the next event! #Sencure #CES #HollandPavilion #NLatCES #ChipTechnology #Microchip #WearableTechnology #ChipIntegration #Wearables #RemoteMonitoring #EEG #ECG #EMG Consumer Technology Association | CES | ChipTech Twente | MedTech Twente | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA | Netherlands | Netherlands Point of Entry | Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency | Kennispark Twente

Cottonwood Technology Fund''s portfolio company Infinitum developed a heavy-duty PCB-stator motor which is ‘up to 25% more efficient’. In total the company raised almost $400 Million in capital. Infinitum claims that its new heavy-duty air-core motors are up to 25% more efficient than conventional motor and drives Infinitum , the US manufacturer of air-core electric motors, has unveiled a heavy-duty motor with a built in variable-speed drive (VSD) for demanding HVAC fan and pump applications, which it claims is up to 25% more efficient, as well as being 50% lighter and 60% shorter, than conventional motor-and-drive combinations. Other claimed benefits of the new motors are that: ?? Customers can specify a motor to meet an application’s precise power and speed requirements, thus reducing the power needed per motor, and freeing up a site’s electrical infrastructure for other uses. ?? The motors support a choice of communications protocols, including Modbus RTU, BACnet MSTP and analogue. ?? Built-in electronics and control software allow users to configure and fine-tune the motor’s operational parameters, while monitoring its performance, carbon emissions, energy consumption, heat and vibration. ?? The motors’ modular design makes repairs quick and simple. ?? A compact form factor optimises space, reduces the need for wiring, and facilitates direct mounting to pump applications, increasing efficiencies by 10-15%, according to Infinitum.

Our portfolio company Q*BIRD is hiring a marketing specialist. Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for crafting impactful campaigns? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Join us at Q*Bird, a fast-growing deep-tech company specializing in Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Networks, where you'll play a key role in amplifying our brand and sharing our vision with the world. ? ?? Location: Delft ? Apply now or share with your network: https://lnkd.in/eVwvWJqh

Two of our portfolio companies, Q*Bird and Orange Quantum Systems, were recently featured in the FD article discussing Google’s Willow chip and its potential “transistor moment” for quantum computing. ?? ?? Q*BIRD is pioneering secure quantum communication with its innovative Quantum Switch, making quantum-secure networks scalable. ?? Orange Quantum Systems is equipping the quantum industry with advanced testing systems, enabling groundbreaking advancements in qubit technology. The global quantum race is heating up, and it’s great to see our portfolio companies playing pivotal roles in shaping this transformative technology. Full article in the first comment.

Ons portfoliobedrijf Q*BIRD is genomineerd voor de?Startup van het Jaar-verkiezing van MT/Sprout. Het bedrijf, opgericht door Joshua A. Slater, PhD, Remon Berrevoets en Ingrid Romijn, beschermt communicatienetwerken tegen toekomstige cyberdreigingen met geavanceerde quantumtechnologie. Breng je stem uit op Q*BIRD via de poll in het artikel ?? Stemmen kan tot en met 4 februari. De winnaar wordt op 11 februari bekendgemaakt. https://lnkd.in/eNNuciaD

Recently, I encountered a deep tech startup with an intriguing journey. Upon investigation, I discovered they held patents in countries like Cyprus and the Czech Republic. "Oh My God... What the hell is going on? Why do they need patents in such small countries?" The attached article presents a practical approach for filing patents in deep?tech startups.

??Fascinating article on how?Erwin Rademaker explains how the Port of Rotterdam "proof of concept', is a major step towards integrating quantum computing into cybersecurity??? PierNext ’s article is highlighting?the collaborative efforts of Q*BIRD, the Port of Rotterdam, Single Quantum, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax, and InnovationQuarter, showcases the immense potential of quantum technology in safeguarding sensitive information. As cyber-attacks increasingly challenge critical sectors like maritime and ports, this project represents a huge step forward in securing infrastructure with?Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). This innovation addresses growing cyber threats, with the maritime sector reporting a?200% rise in attack costs?in recent years. ???Key Highlights and what it did for our company: ? We successfully installed at?The Port of Rotterdam, the?first in the world?to test scalable QKD networks, using a multipoint-to-multipoint configuration powered by our Falqon technology. ? We showed that the network has securely exchanged sensitive data between key nodes like Portbase and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. ? We integrated conventional network equipment in a quantum encryption environment, by collaborating with Eurofiber and other testbed users like Juniper. ? We’re one step closer to taking our next generation QKD to market.. ???By leveraging quantum mechanics, QKD ensures that any interception attempt is immediately detected, providing unparalleled security. ???Quantum-secured infrastructure isn’t the future, it’s happening now. We’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation alongside innovative partners like Cisco, Eurofiber, and Quantum Delta NL. ???Whether you’re a business, policymaker, or researcher, connect with us to learn how Q*Bird’s solutions can safeguard critical data and infrastructure. Together, we can redefine cybersecurity and secure your data. Read the full article #PierNext ??:?https://lnkd.in/dcaV3dmU #QuantumComputing #CyberSecurity #Innovation #PortOfRotterdam #QuantumKeyDistribution #Quantumtech #securedata #maritimetechnology