Columbia Capital knows the years of effort and countless good decisions required to create a successful business. We are committed to actively supporting our portfolio companies by providing them the guidance and assistance necessary to help them succeed. Each company in our portfolio receives the full measure of our intellectual capital, industry network, and financial resources.
Columbia Capital is a classic venture capital firm with a unique ability to support entrepreneurial activity. We've honed a winning investment strategy that has worked for us time and again to build industry-leading companies. Our strategy is founded on several key concepts:
- Focus on a few sectors we know well. We invest exclusively in the wireless, broadband, information technology, and new media sectors, broadening our scope as markets mature. As a premier venture franchise, we leverage our experience in all aspects of our business from sourcing to recruiting to successful exit.
- Pursue a multi-stage strategy. From seed through growth stages-$1 million to $50 million-we invest when the opportunity is right. We are typically the first institutional investor in a business and assume a leadership role in the company and on its board, building close working relationships with entrepreneurs.
- Seek "under the radar" opportunities. Our core markets are also home to a number of out-of-favor companies, value plays, and turnarounds. While our primary focus is growth-oriented new market development, we are highly interested in established companies that present attractive investment opportunities.
- Identify markets with potential for rapid growth. We look for transformational opportunities and leverage our market experience to develop business models and distribution strategies that maximize the likelihood of break-out success.
- Partner with the best entrepreneurs. We work with world-class individuals or teams focused on defining markets and developing disruptive technologies.
- Leverage experience across markets to capitalize on emerging businesses. We have a premier network of industry relationships throughout our core markets. We understand the interplay between, and the convergence occurring within, the communications, media, and technology markets. We bring unique insight into the disruptive developments impacting these markets and the opportunities they create.