Cottonwood Technology Fund

Cottonwood Technology Fund is a Dutch venture capital firm founded in 2013, investing in early-stage technology companies including quantum security and deep tech startups. In May 2024, Cottonwood jointly led Q*Bird's 2.5 million euro funding round with QDNL Participations, supporting Dutch quantum key distribution company. The firm focuses on deep tech investments in Netherlands and Europe, including quantum technologies, photonics, advanced materials, and cybersecurity. Cottonwood Technology Fund brings capital and strategic expertise to quantum communications companies, quantum security startups, and photonic quantum technology developers. The firm identifies and supports early-stage companies commercializing quantum research from Dutch universities and research institutions. Cottonwood serves Dutch and European quantum technology ecosystem connecting startups with industry partners, research institutions, and follow-on investors. The firm invests in quantum communications, quantum cryptography, quantum networking, and quantum security companies building practical commercial quantum technologies. Cottonwood Technology Fund contributes to Netherlands quantum technology leadership supporting growth of quantum innovation ecosystem.