Cotswold Ventures highlights the companies we’ve founded, the businesses we’ve invested in, and the organizations we support through strategic involvement. Our equity positions, strategic rights, and IP interests reflect a disciplined, long‑term commitment to building value alongside exceptional teams.
Dental Card Services Alliance provides payment processing solutions tailored specifically to dental practices. The company focuses on lowering payment acceptance costs, simplifying merchant services, and improving cash flow for providers. With transparent pricing, industry‑specific support, and technology that integrates with practice workflows, it helps offices manage credit card transactions more efficiently. By specializing in the dental sector, Dental Card Services Alliance delivers tools and expertise that support more predictable revenue and smoother financial operations.
ToothTeller is a dental‑focused payments platform that helps practices streamline revenue collection through integrated payments, automated accounts receivable management, and flexible patient financing options. The system centralizes payment acceptance, recurring billing, and payment plan administration, reducing manual work for office teams and improving cash flow predictability. Its analytics tools give practices clearer visibility into financial performance, outstanding balances, and collection trends, supporting more informed operational decisions. By combining modern payment technology with workflows tailored to dental practices, ToothTeller enables offices to reduce administrative burden, accelerate collections, and create a smoother financial experience for both staff and patients.
Atraiva provides a privacy‑preserving breach compliance platform that automates both readiness and post‑incident obligations without accessing or storing PHI or PII. Its system uses metadata classification, cryptographic hashing, and trusted timestamping to verify what data was at risk while maintaining zero exposure. The platform combines continuous governance scans, clause‑level statutory analysis, and automated safe‑harbor determinations to produce defensible, regulator‑aligned outputs. By replacing manual forensic review with AI‑driven compliance intelligence, Atraiva helps organizations reduce risk, accelerate response, and manage breach obligations with greater accuracy and predictability.
Fortune Practice Management provides coaching, consulting, and business development services to dental and medical practices. Its programs focus on leadership, team culture, financial performance, and strategic growth, helping practitioners build sustainable, patient‑centered businesses. Through workshops, one‑on‑one coaching, and structured systems, Fortune supports practices in improving profitability, communication, and overall efficiency. The organization emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates professional success with personal fulfillment, guiding healthcare professionals toward long‑term, balanced achievement in both business and life.
Lean Dev Works is a software development firm that applies lean and agile principles to build efficient, scalable digital solutions. The company partners with businesses to design and develop custom applications, streamline workflows, and modernize legacy systems. Emphasizing collaboration and rapid iteration, Lean Dev Works focuses on delivering software that is practical, maintainable, and aligned with real operational needs. Its services support organizations seeking to reduce friction, improve productivity, and use technology as a strategic advantage.
base86 provides a shared data foundation for healthcare supply chains by normalizing fragmented product, pricing, and transaction data across manufacturers, distributors, GPOs, and related stakeholders. It turns this data into actionable intelligence that improves visibility into product equivalency, pricing variation, and substitution behavior. Modular products built on the platform support analytics, embedded activation, manufacturer intelligence, and procurement workflows. The result is faster decision-making, improved margins, and greater cost transparency across the entire healthcare supply chain ecosystem.
Balanced Pharma is a pharmaceutical technology company developing buffered anesthetic formulations intended to reduce injection pain and improve clinical efficiency. By adjusting the pH of traditional anesthetics, its approach aims to provide faster onset and a more comfortable experience for patients. The company’s innovations have potential applications in dentistry and other medical fields where local anesthesia is routinely used. Balanced Pharma focuses on solutions that integrate into existing workflows while offering measurable benefits in patient care.
MNM Drywall is a residential and commercial drywall contractor serving the greater Knoxville area. The company provides installation, finishing, repair, and remodeling services for builders, property owners, and businesses. Known for its attention to detail and consistent workmanship, MNM Drywall handles projects ranging from small repairs to full‑scale construction. The team focuses on clear communication, reliable scheduling, and clean job sites, aiming to deliver durable, visually appealing results that meet client expectations.
I2 Air Fluid Innovation, Inc. develops ecological, non‑chemical solutions to prevent and resolve biofouling, scale, and microbial contamination in water and fluid systems. The company’s research spans seawater, well water, dental water lines, and industrial heat‑exchange systems, with studies supported by organizations such as the U.S. Navy and USDA. Their technology focuses on using air‑fluid dynamics to improve safety, reduce fouling, and enhance system performance across diverse environments.
TruBlu Dental Management, Inc. was dedicated to building the foremost platform for technology-oriented independent dentists. The Company’s mission was to champion independent dentistry and private care, aiming for superior practice growth. Operating through multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, dental professionals were able to access to best-in-class software, solutions, services, and products. TruBlu Direct, LLC (www.trubludirect.com) is a platform for independent dentists providing exclusive access to savings on industry-leading solutions, services, and products.. TruBlu Plan For Health, LLC (www.planforhealth.com) is a SAAS based platform that provided practice specific dental membership plans that helps reduce the reliance on insurance, increasing direct access to care, and driving higher case acceptance. TruBlu was acquired in August 2024.
Spoons is a Charlotte‑based açaí and superfood café concept focused on delivering fresh, nutrient‑dense bowls, smoothies, and snacks in a fast‑casual environment. The company emphasizes clean ingredients, customizable options, and a welcoming customer experience that supports healthy, on‑the‑go lifestyles. With a menu centered around açaí, pitaya, and other antioxidant‑rich bases, Spoons offers a modern alternative to traditional quick‑service dining. By prioritizing quality sourcing, efficient service, and approachable wellness, Spoons provides a convenient way for customers to enjoy flavorful, functional nutrition throughout the day. Spoons was acquired in January 2025.
West Town Payments provides specialized payment processing solutions for businesses operating in compliance‑heavy and highly regulated industries, including hemp, CBD, nutraceuticals, and other emerging markets. The company focuses on delivering stable, transparent merchant services in sectors where traditional processors often impose restrictions, elevated fees, or inconsistent support. By combining risk‑aware underwriting, compliant banking partnerships, and technology built to handle complex regulatory requirements, West Town Payments helps businesses maintain reliable transaction flows without operational disruption. Its services support merchants in navigating evolving rules, reducing financial uncertainty, and accessing the payment infrastructure needed to grow sustainably in challenging regulatory environments. West Town Payments was acquired in June 2023.
