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Columbia Capital works proudly side-by-side with great entrepreneurs, helping them realize their visions. Success is cultivated by developing a positive and collegial environment that inspires performance from the whole team—partners and portfolio companies alike. To foster such an environment, Columbia Capital is committed to these principles:

The Foundations of Success

We believe that success is built on trust, character, and ethics. We employ—and expect in return—a direct and forthright communication style, preferring to candidly identify and solve problems together.

Respect for the Entrepreneur

Columbia Capital's goal is to assist great entrepreneurs and help channel their energy and creativity to turn great ideas into great companies. We respect our entrepreneurs implicitly and seek to surround them with the teams and resources they need to succeed.

Support In and Out Of The Boardroom

We take pride in being a trusted resource for our entrepreneurs to rely upon in the best of times and when challenges arise, both inside and, most importantly, outside the boardroom.

A Common Purpose

We are investors for the long term, maximizing shareholder value by building great businesses.

The Columbia team was a key contributor to the success at Ocular. As a lead investor from day one, they provided me with wise strategic counsel, a strong network of contacts, and practical advice on the nuts and bolts of building a start up. They are the type of people with whom entrepreneurs want to associate."

Ed KennedyChairman, Former President and CEO, Ocular Networks. Former President of North America, Tellabs.