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Columbia Capital

Columbia Capital

Alexandria, Virginiacolcap.com

Overview

Columbia Capital is a venture capital firm that specializes in the communications and technology sectors, focusing on enterprise information technology, digital infrastructure, and mobility.

Year Founded

1989

Portfolio Companies

32

Website

colcap.com

Investments

Columbia Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
NextNav IncJan 2020Early FundingCo-investor
NisosMay 2022Series BCo-investor
VeratoJan 2019Series CLead
NearFormFeb 2021Growth EquityLead
V2 DigitalMay 2024Series ALead
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Key People

Ross Manire

Operating Partner

Chris Weasler

Venture Partner

David Shillingford

Venture Partner

Gary Parsons

Venture Partner

Mike Hollands

Venture Partner

Rupert Pearce

Venture Partner

Evan DeCorte

Partner

John Siegel

Partner

Patrick Hendy

Partner

Brian Ohlhausen

Principal

Nick Szczur

Principal

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Columbia Capital based?

Columbia Capital is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.

When was Columbia Capital founded?

Columbia Capital was founded in 1989.

How many portfolio companies does Columbia Capital have?

Columbia Capital has 32 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Columbia Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include NextNav Inc, Nisos, Verato, NearForm, V2 Digital.

What was Columbia Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Columbia Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in V2 Digital in 2024.

What sectors does Columbia Capital focus on?

Columbia Capital focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Columbia Capital focus on?

Columbia Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Columbia Capital's AUM?

Columbia Capital's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersAlexandria, Virginia
Year Founded1989

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