Alain Le Loux

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Alain le Loux MSc MBA - General Partner at top-tier deep tech VC Cottonwood Technology Fund 🇳🇱 🇺🇸 Impact investments in deeptech startups in Northern Europe & Southwest USA @ Cottonwood Technology Fund
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Alain le Loux MSc MBA (1971) - 阿蘭·勒盧VC in deep tech. 25+ years experience in deep tech startups / spin-offs. Former serial entrepreneur (1986-2014).General Partner at transatlantic VC firm Cottonwood Technology Fund (top-tier deep tech VC firm).Investment focus: impact investments in IP driven Key Enabling Technologies: cleantech, photonics, micro & nanoelectronics, advanced materials, nanotechnology, medical technology, advanced manufacturing & robotics.Geographical focus: Northern Europe & Southwest USA▪️ 25 years’ experience in Technology on board level positions and as CEO of startups ▪️ entrepreneurial experience since 1986, startup founder in 1986, 1993, 2009+▪️ funded and (co-)founded 17 companies as startup founder / business angel (2009-2016)▪️ board experience since 2001▪️ startup coach since 2001; coached > 250 startups / scale-ups▪️ former Chess Champion (1980-1982 ♕♕♕)▪️ keynote speaker about venture capital, startups, unicorns, valorisation, technology transfer, disruptive technology and entrepreneurship▪️ graduated in 1994 with a double Master's degree at Twente University▪️ Executive MBA at Business School Netherlands, graduated in 2001 cum laude▪️ corporate career 1995-2008 (responsible for € 120M revenue; € 35M EBITDA, > 1,000 employees)▪️ 2008-2010 startup CEO (exited to a German multinational)▪️ expert in strategy, marketing, product launching, pricing and international business acceleration▪️ specialist in innovation and technology transfer▪️ one of the founders (2010) of the European Accelerator Program for the European Institute of Innovation & Technology and coached more than 200 high-tech startups / scaleups in Europe▪️ huge network in and direct access to all relevant ecosystems in Europe (Berlin, London, Paris, Helsinki, Leuven, Stockholm, Munich, Milan, Amsterdam, Twente, Eindhoven, Delft, etc.). International hands-on business experience in Europe, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan, USA, Canada, Turkey, United Arab Emirates. Keywords: venture capitalist, innovation and valorisation expert, serial entrepreneur, key note speaker, CEO, technology scout, coach, business accelerator, specialist in technology transfer, strategy, pricing, market access, global business development, dealmaker, getting things done, inspirator, inventive, creative, financial focus, business driven, 25+ years in business (corporates & startups). International network in different sectors.

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Cottonwood Technology Fund

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Alain le Loux MSc MBA - General Partner at top-tier deep tech VC Cottonwood Technology Fund 🇳🇱 🇺🇸 Impact investments in deeptech startups in Northern Europe & Southwest USA
Alain Le Loux Work Experience Details
  • Cottonwood Technology Fund
    General Partner
    Cottonwood Technology Fund 2014 - Present
    Denver, Colorado, Us
    DISRUPTIVE CAPITAL FOR DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONSCottonwood Technology Fund is a top-tier early stage deeptech venture capital fund.Cottonwood Technology Fund is a transatlantic VC firm which focuses primarily on deeptech startups that have the potential to break through internationally and feature patented technology that can provide a disruption in global markets.Geographical focus on Southwest USA and Northern Europe.Cottonwood’s investment focus is high tech technology / hard science (patent based): photonics, optics, advanced materials, automotive, energy, telecom, robotics & high-tech health. Cottonwood doesn't invest in software or apps.
  • Orange Quantum Systems
    Board Member / Investor
    Orange Quantum Systems Sep 2023 - Present
    Delft, South Holland, Nl
  • Smartnanotubes Technologies
    Board Member / Investor
    Smartnanotubes Technologies Jan 2022 - Present
    Freital | Germany, Saxony, De
  • Sencure
    Chaiman Of The Board / Investor
    Sencure Apr 2021 - Present
    Roden, Drenthe, Nl
    Sencure developed an ultra-low power biometric sensing chip offering wearable biometric solutions across a wide range of applications for medical technology companies. The comprehensive uses of the technology include easier (remote) patient monitoring and diagnostics for cardiac cases, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), children’s asthma, neurological cases and Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, as well as enabling ICU grade ventilation and monitoring of vital signs. It can be used across multiple products, for monitoring COVID-19 symptoms, enabling better training or rehabilitation for athletes and more generally to monitor stress and activity levels in people’s daily lives.
  • Lipocoat Bv
    Board Director / Angel Investor
    Lipocoat Bv Jan 2017 - Present
    Enschede, Overijssel, Nl
    LipoCoat is a spin-off company of the University of Twente (MESA+ nanotechnology institute). The revolutionary LipoCoat coating technology will make any (bio)material surface non-thrombogenic, non-fouling and resistant towards surface pollution of micro-organisms and proteins. The use of LipoCoat coatings can increase the performance, comfort and safety of medical devices or enhance research applications.
  • Top Tier Impact
    Member
    Top Tier Impact May 2020 - Present
  • Soundenergy Bv
    Investor / Member Board Of Directors
    Soundenergy Bv Sep 2017 - Present
    Enschede, Overijssel, Nl
    SoundEnergy is a technology company that has developed Thermo Acoustic Energy Converter, THEAC-25, developed by SoundEnergy will function as a central unit in the installation concept for climate control. Its core function is converting heat into cold by using thermoacoustic technology. Feeding heat input into one side of the THEAC-25 results into cold output at the other side, enabling the production of cold water or cold air. The output of the THEAC-25 can reach temperatures below −30°C.
  • Opnt B.V. | To Be The Best In Optical Positioning Navigation & Timing
    Investor / Member Board Of Directors
    Opnt B.V. | To Be The Best In Optical Positioning Navigation & Timing Dec 2015 - Present
    Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl
    OPNT provides optical time and frequency distribution at such high accuracy levels it enables ground-breaking new capabilities, which has so far been realized only by highly specialized teams of academic researchers. OPNT is a spin-off company of LaserLaB at VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and as such it is firmly based in the highly specialized world of academic time and frequency transfer research. It is the mission of OPNT to make state-of-the-art solutions available to businesses in need of accurate timing, offering reliable and affordable solutions for state-of-the-art network timing, independence of GPS timing, and reduced OPEX.
  • Flexiramics
    Investor / Member Board Of Directors
    Flexiramics Sep 2015 - Present
    Enschede, Overijssel, Nl
    Flexiramics is the first worldwide provider of nanotechnology based flexible ceramics. They have developed a flexible ceramic PCB concept, merging the flexibility and lightweight of the polymer with the temperature stability and electrical insulation of a ceramic PCB. The concept offers a low dielectric constant and losses while keeping relatively high dielectric strength, thus providing an excellent platform for high quality signal transmission in several environments. The heat conductivity of the flexible ceramic PCB is much superior to that of the standard ceramic PCB. This unique capability of the flexible ceramic PCBs is one of the innovations enabled on the ceramic nanotechnology platform and the first product the company plans to bring the market. The flexible ceramic PCB can create breakthroughs in the fields of telecommunications, power electronics and high temperature sensing. Its properties will enable industry to break the design rules of electronic systems and devices, paving the way for new novel product concepts.
  • Fcn - Founders Carbon Network
    Member
    Fcn - Founders Carbon Network 2015 - Present
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Founders Carbon Network – fCN – originates from a tight-knit group of business connections of entrepreneur and networker Merlin Melles. 15 years ago she laid the foundation for the success that Founders Carbon Network is today by putting her impressive rolodex online in an (expressly private) community. Business members of fCN can call upon each other’s knowledge, connections, expertise and qualities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year thanks to this online community.With regards to quality, identity, name and fame the Founders Carbon Network is unparalleled in the Netherlands. When you join fCN, you become part of an unprecedentedly successful business family. Virtually all possible industries are represented within the fCN network. Decision makers, leaders, CEO’s, high potentials, dealmakers, strategists, board members, chairmen, scientists, directors, they’re all aboard.Because of its unique character, fCN is not accessible for everyone. Membership of fCN is open to founders, owners, directors, partners, c-level executives and entrepreneurs.
  • Excretas Medical Bv
    Investor
    Excretas Medical Bv Jan 2012 - Present
    Enschede, Nl
    Excretas Medical is a Dutch manufacturer of a fecescollector, feces storage box (storage in freezers at -80 degrees) and urinecollector. Design and production in The Netherlands. Global delivery.
  • Novel-T
    Business Accelerator
    Novel-T 2009 - 2021
    Enschede, Overijssel, Nl
    Coaching & business acceleration of start-ups & spin-offs of the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.Research groups: ICT (institute CTIT), lab-on-a-chip & nanotechnology (institute MESA+).Kennispark Twente changed his name in March 2017 into Novel-T. Novel-T has the ambition to become the best-performing ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe.
  • Scisports
    Investor / Co-Founder
    Scisports 2013 - 2017
    Zeist, Utrecht, Nl
    • Managed investor relations and co-founded a fast-growing sports analytics startup in Twente, SciSports.• Spearheaded company growth from 3 to 55 employees within 4 years, with a 44x increase in company value.• Achieved a remarkable investment cash on cash return of 24x, showcasing strong financial acumen.
  • Eit Digital
    International Business Developer / Co-Founder International Acceleration Program
    Eit Digital 2010 - 2017
    Brussels, Be
    • Co-founded the European Accelerator Program for the European Institute for Technology and Innovation, coaching over 200 high-tech scaleups in Europe.• Led international business development initiatives, securing investments ranging from €1 - 10 million for tech startups.• Provided strategic guidance to scaleup CEOs in areas such as product launching, marketing, and team development.
  • Startupbootcamp
    Mentor - Hightech Xl Program
    Startupbootcamp 2013 - 2015
    Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl
  • Llx² Investments
    Angel Investor / Serial Entrepreneur
    Llx² Investments 2009 - 2015
    • Led pre-seed investments in 17 startups in software, biotech & medtech, trade business, and water treatment sectors.• Co-founded and funded 17 startups in The Netherlands, focusing on innovative solutions and market disruption.• Achieved successful exits and substantial returns on investments (DPI of 14x), contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.
  • Virobuster International Gmbh
    Ceo - Virobuster Technologies
    Virobuster International Gmbh 2008 - 2010
    Windhagen, Rhineland-Palatinate, De
    Activities: General Management, Marketing, Sales, Finance, responsible for the patent portfolio.Virobuster Technologies is founded in 2002 and the technology makes it possible to eliminate all (airborne) viruses and bacteria's with only one-pass-trough; MRSA, bird flu (H5N1), SARS, TBC, Anthrax, EBSL, Noro. On the 26th of May 2008 Virobuster had its official market launch, with attention on the NOS Journaal, RTL, BNR, several Dutch newspapers, etc.Roll-out in different countries: Spain, Germany, Belgium, Italy, France, UK, Sweden, Greece, Poland, Russia, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia, USA.Virobuster Technologies is sold in 2009 to German multinational JK Holding.
  • Getronics
    Managing Director Division "Application Services & Projects"
    Getronics 2005 - 2008
    Amsterdam-Duivendrecht, North Holland, Nl
    1.000 employees; > 120 million euro revenue.Businessunits: .NET, JAVA, SAP, Oracle, Business Intelligence, Offshore, Sales & Marketing, Products.Locations: Apeldoorn, Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Gouda, Zoetermeer, Nieuwegein, Beek, Den Bosch & Bangalore (India).Largest customers: Shell, Campina, ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, VROM, OC&W, VWS, IND, Justitie, Politie, Defensie, V&W, AIVD, Min. van Financien, BiZa, Elsevier, Aegon, Nationale Nederlanden, Interpolis, Centraal Beheer, Kadaster, CBS, COA, DNB, Pensioen- en Uitkeringsraad, Sociale Verzekeringsbank, UWV, Achmea, etc.
  • Pinkroccade
    Businessunit Director "Managed Application Services"
    Pinkroccade 2003 - 2005
    330 employees. Responsible of the maintenance of large Cobol systems (7 departments).
  • Pinkroccade
    Serviceline Manager "Client-Software"
    Pinkroccade 1999 - 2002
    Client/server application development & web development.Partners: Borland & Microsoft
  • Rijkscomputercentrum (Rcc)
    Project Manager
    Rijkscomputercentrum (Rcc) 1996 - 1998
    - managing complex IT-projects for the Dutch government - client/server development projects and internet / intranet projects
  • Rijkscomputercentrum
    Consultant / Bidmanager
    Rijkscomputercentrum 1995 - 1996
    • Managed tender writing for Dutch government contracts at RijksComputerCentrum, showcasing expertise in bid management.• Spearheaded internet consultancy projects, driving new business opportunities and fostering client relationships.• Provided consultancy services in Data Mining & Business Intelligence, leveraging analytical skills to deliver valuable insights.
  • Synergy Systems
    Managing Director
    Synergy Systems 1992 - 1995
    Founder of an IT startup (students startup) with focus on staffing agency software to automate staffing and selection processes. Main responsibility sales & business development.
  • Trax Music Services
    Entrepreneur
    Trax Music Services Jan 1986 - Dec 1993
    • Pioneered a music mixing business at 15, creating monthly music tapes as a DJ.• Recognized for similarities to the Netflix series "Mixed by Erry" in 2023.

Alain Le Loux Skills

Start Ups Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Strategy Management Business Strategy Management Consulting Ict Business Development Innovation Management Change Management Coaching Marketing Strategy Business Intelligence Corporate Venture Capital Operations Management Consulting Strategic Partnerships International Business Business Planning Business Modeling Marketing E Commerce Sales Mergers And Acquisitions Outsourcing Executive Coaching Technology Transfer Online Marketing Business Analysis Seo Interim Management Healthcare Social Media Executive Management Presentation Coaching Due Diligence Nanotechnology Data Mining Private Equity New Product Ideas Leadership Key Note Speaker

Alain Le Loux Education Details

  • Business School Netherlands
    Business School Netherlands
    Executive Mba - Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • University Of Twente
    University Of Twente
    Computer Science And Industrial Engineering & Management (+ Additional Communications Management).
  • Corporate Finance Institute® (Cfi)
    Corporate Finance Institute® (Cfi)
    Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (Fmva®)
  • Jacobus College, Enschede
    Jacobus College, Enschede
    Atheneum-Ss

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