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Columbus Nova Technology Partners

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Columbus Nova Technology Partners frequently co-invest with?

Bain Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Razor's Edge Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Reston
Co-Investments: 2
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
AME Cloud Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
B7inc
North America, Maryland, United States, Rockville
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Columbus Nova Technology Partners often collaborate with?

JW
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
David Beyer
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
GK
North America, Nevada, United States, Crystal Bay
Shared Deals: 1
JA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Dalton Caldwell
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Columbus Nova Technology Partners?

Deep Instinct

New York, New York, United States

Deep Instinct applies deep learning to cybersecurity, offering zero-day attack protection.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityOnline Portals
Series BJul 13, 2017
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
Frame

San Mateo, California, United States

Frame is a platform that lets developers and businesses deliver secure Windows and Linux workspaces from the cloud.

Cloud ComputingCRMInformation TechnologyInternetSaaSSoftware
Series AMay 17, 2017
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
GenePeeks

New York, New York, United States

GenePeeks is a genetic information company

BiotechnologyGenetics
Series BJan 24, 2017
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
DRIVIN

Chicago, Illinois, United States

DRIVIN sources, acquires, delivers and markets used-cars for its network of dealer partners, utilizing data and technology platforms.

AnalyticsAutomotiveSales
Series AMay 27, 2016
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
vArmour

Los Altos, California, United States

VArmour offers data defined perimeter security solutions for mobile, virtual, and cloud platforms.

MobileNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
Series DMay 24, 2016
Amount Raised: $41,000,000
HighGround

Chicago, Illinois, United States

HighGround's platform helps create high performing organizations through continuous performance management, feedback and recognition.

Enterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Series AMar 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $7,599,999
Zoomdata

Reston, Virginia, United States

Zoomdata is a developer of a visual analytics platform used to allow users to discover new opportunities and solve problems.

AnalyticsBig DataCollaborationData VisualizationEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series CFeb 16, 2016
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Bracket Computing

Mountain View, California, United States

Bracket Computing was founded in 2011 with the goal of delivering enterprise computing driven by business needs, not hardware limitations.

ComputerInformation TechnologySoftware
Series COct 14, 2015
Amount Raised: $46,400,000
Frame

San Mateo, California, United States

Frame is a platform that lets developers and businesses deliver secure Windows and Linux workspaces from the cloud.

Cloud ComputingCRMInformation TechnologyInternetSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownJun 23, 2015
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
RoboCV

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

RoboCV develops intelligent autopilot systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Series AFeb 17, 2015
Amount Raised: $3,000,000