CHUCK YATES JOINS CVP ADVISORY BOARD
Houston, TX - August 18, 2020
Cottonwood Venture Partners (CVP), an investment firm partnering with technology companies that provide digital solutions for the energy industry, has announced the addition of Chuck Yates to the CVP Advisory Board. Mr. Yates joins other technology, energy, and business leaders in advising CVP and CVP's portfolio companies.
Mr. Yates was previously Co-Head and Managing Partner for the energy private equity group within Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. Mr. Yates began his career at Stephens Inc., an integrated merchant and investment bank. Mr. Yates earned a B.A. in Political Science and an M.B.A. from Rice University.
“The energy industry is entering a new age – the Age of the Plumber – where reduced costs and efficiency are paramount. I expect that CVP’s investments will be outsized contributors to the industry going forward,” said Mr. Yates. He added, “I tend to think about the world a bit differently, and so does the CVP team, so it was a natural fit.”
Ryan Gurney, Managing Partner of CVP, stated, “Chuck has been a great friend and ally to CVP. We’re thrilled to have him on the CVP team and we are grateful to be able to tap his experience and thoughtful creativity. CVP, and our portfolio companies, will benefit greatly with Chuck as a resource.”
About Cottonwood Venture Partners
Cottonwood Venture Partners ("CVP") is an investment firm partnering with technology companies that provide digital solutions for the energy industry. CVP invests in technology companies that have achieved early customer adoption and require capital to accelerate growth. CVP leverages its expertise and relationships in energy and technology to help drive growth at its portfolio companies. For more information, please visit https://www.cottonwoodvp.com/.
Mr. Yates was previously Co-Head and Managing Partner for the energy private equity group within Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. Mr. Yates began his career at Stephens Inc., an integrated merchant and investment bank. Mr. Yates earned a B.A. in Political Science and an M.B.A. from Rice University.
“The energy industry is entering a new age – the Age of the Plumber – where reduced costs and efficiency are paramount. I expect that CVP’s investments will be outsized contributors to the industry going forward,” said Mr. Yates. He added, “I tend to think about the world a bit differently, and so does the CVP team, so it was a natural fit.”
Ryan Gurney, Managing Partner of CVP, stated, “Chuck has been a great friend and ally to CVP. We’re thrilled to have him on the CVP team and we are grateful to be able to tap his experience and thoughtful creativity. CVP, and our portfolio companies, will benefit greatly with Chuck as a resource.”
About Cottonwood Venture Partners
Cottonwood Venture Partners ("CVP") is an investment firm partnering with technology companies that provide digital solutions for the energy industry. CVP invests in technology companies that have achieved early customer adoption and require capital to accelerate growth. CVP leverages its expertise and relationships in energy and technology to help drive growth at its portfolio companies. For more information, please visit https://www.cottonwoodvp.com/.