Based in Houston, Texas, Montrose Lane, formerly known as Cottonwood Venture Partners (CVP), invests in startups that help make energy affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly. The firm focuses on companies in the energy, industrial, and technology sectors, with popular portfolio startups including Well Data Labs, Novi Labs, and MineralSoft. Montrose Lane typically invests in startups that are 4-5 years old and participates in 2-6 investment rounds annually. The firm has a preference for investing in rounds with 1-2 other investors and has a higher rate of exits compared to other companies.