
Columbus Nova Technology Partners
Description
Columbus Nova Technology Partners (CNTP) is a prominent multi-stage technology investment firm with a global reach, strategically operating from its offices in Silicon Valley, specifically Menlo Park, and New York. The firm is dedicated to identifying and backing companies that are developing disruptive technologies and innovative business models across various high-growth sectors.
CNTP's investment mandate spans a broad range of stages, from early-stage ventures to late-stage growth equity, reflecting its "multi-stage" approach. Their sector focus is diverse yet targeted, primarily encompassing enterprise software, financial technology (fintech), digital media, and consumer internet. This allows CNTP to engage with a wide array of companies poised for significant market impact, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale.
The firm boasts an impressive portfolio of market-leading companies, underscoring its ability to identify and invest in high-potential ventures. Notable investments include stakes in well-known entities such as Acorns, AppLovin, Coupang, Dapper Labs, DraftKings, and Epic Games. CNTP has demonstrated a capacity to participate in substantial funding rounds, for instance, contributing to Epic Games' massive $1.25 billion funding round in 2019 and Dapper Labs' $305 million Series C round in 2021. These significant participations highlight CNTP's capability to deploy considerable capital into established, high-growth companies.
Established with an initial fund of $100 million in 2014, Columbus Nova Technology Partners has steadily grown its capital under management and its influence within the venture capital landscape. By 2017, the firm was reported to have $200 million under management, indicating a successful track record in attracting and deploying capital. CNTP's approach involves partnering closely with exceptional entrepreneurs, aiming to foster the development of market-leading companies that redefine their respective industries.
Investor Profile
Columbus Nova Technology Partners has backed more than 26 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $2M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (23%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series A (19%)
- Series C (15%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Series D (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (88%)
- Israel (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- Russian Federation (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Saas
- Big Data
- Crm
- Internet
- Mobile
- Cloud Computing
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