Cottonwood Technology Fund

Founder and Managing Director of Cottonwood Technology Fund I, II, and III. Previously founded Southeast Interactive, the first major IT-focused venture fund in the Southeast, raising over $175 million across three funds. Has been directly involved in fundraising and exit transactions exceeding $1 billion in enterprise value and brings extensive experience working with National Labs and research universities.

Has over 15 years of experience in early-stage tech investments and founding technology businesses. Previously spent 14 years at venture firm Sun Mountain, founded Knogee, and held leadership roles at Intel and semiconductor startup Netboost. Brings business consulting experience from Ernst & Young and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Brings 25+ years of investment experience in innovative technology-driven businesses. Previously part of Brightlands Venture Partners focusing on renewable chemistry, materials, and sustainability, and held senior investment roles at RWE and BOM Capital. Holds a master's degree in Business Economics from Tilburg University.

Completed a Master of Science in Strategic Innovation Management in 2016 and executive Master in M&A and Valuation in 2022. Began venture investing in 2018 at NOM in Groningen, advancing to Senior Investment Manager specializing in seed and Series A investments before joining Cottonwood. Involved in deal sourcing, due diligence, and financial analysis.

Special LP and advisor to Cottonwood's investment committee across Funds I, II, and III. Board member and committee chair at New Mexico First Financial, Managing Member of Plutus Ventures family office, and serves on multiple investment committees. Holds an MBA from University of Texas and CPA designation.

Special LP in Cottonwood Funds I and II who has sourced investments including Skorpios Technologies and Incitor. Also serves as General Partner of Phase One Ventures, a small angel fund, and is an active angel investor. Holds degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with prior experience at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.

Spent 12 years in IT company roles covering operations support, finance, sales, and customer relationships before joining Cottonwood in 2022. Manages corporate and investor relations, LP relationships, fund finance, capital calls, and fund marketing and reporting across Cottonwood's European offices.

Senior Technology Analyst with 18 years of experience in technical research and market analysis across Fortune 500 companies and scale-ups. Holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, India.