Montrose Lane
Venture capitalHouston · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Montrose Lane invests in software companies serving the energy sector, focusing on early-stage firms with established customer traction seeking growth capital. The firm, formerly Cottonwood Venture Partners, provides capital and leverages industry and technology expertise to support its portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Montrose Lane invest at?
- Montrose Lane invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Montrose Lane focus on?
- Montrose Lane focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Energy, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Montrose Lane located?
- Montrose Lane is headquartered in Houston, US.
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Co-investors · 2
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