Columbia Capital

Columbia Capital, founded in 1989 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in the wireless, broadband, media, and enterprise information technology sectors. The firm focuses on companies within the enterprise information technology, digital infrastructure, and mobility domains, primarily in North America and Western Europe. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Columbia Capital aims to support innovative businesses that are poised for growth in these critical areas of technology and infrastructure.

Jason Booma

Partner

Arun Gupta

Partner

Patrick Hendy

Partner

Monish Kundra

Partner

John Siegel

Partner

Past deals in Virginia

Nisos

Series B in 2022
Nisos is a managed intelligence and investigations firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 2015. It offers technology-enabled services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and investigation capabilities. The firm addresses critical issues such as platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state-level hacking through its innovative platform. Nisos provides a range of services, including reputation and asset protection, adversarial attribution, incident response, valuation, due diligence, threat detection, and mitigation. By doing so, it enables clients to safeguard their assets, make informed decisions, and maintain their competitive position in an increasingly hostile market landscape.

NextNav

Series E in 2020
NextNav, LLC specializes in developing and deploying advanced positioning technology solutions designed for urban and indoor environments, where traditional GPS signals are insufficient. The company’s positioning system enables mobile devices to accurately determine their location, including height and floor-level information. This technology is integrated into GPS chipsets, mobile phones, and various wireless devices. NextNav offers its services for a range of applications, including emergency response, public safety, and commercial needs that require precise indoor location accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Pinnacle, a plug-in that enhances 3D geolocation experiences by delivering detailed altitude data. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, NextNav also operates locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India.

Nisos

Series A in 2019
Nisos is a managed intelligence and investigations firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 2015. It offers technology-enabled services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and investigation capabilities. The firm addresses critical issues such as platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state-level hacking through its innovative platform. Nisos provides a range of services, including reputation and asset protection, adversarial attribution, incident response, valuation, due diligence, threat detection, and mitigation. By doing so, it enables clients to safeguard their assets, make informed decisions, and maintain their competitive position in an increasingly hostile market landscape.

Verato

Series C in 2019
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

Verato

Series B in 2017
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

Verato

Series A in 2015
Verato, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for managing and matching customer, patient, and employee records. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Verato offers a suite of Software-as-a-Service products designed to clean, update, and link identity data across various systems. Its key offerings include Verato DIAGNOSE, which identifies errors in customer records; Verato REPAIR, which recommends corrections; and Verato VALIDATE, an interactive service that ensures data accuracy at all entry points. Additionally, Verato provides Verato Enrich to enhance demographic and social data for public health needs and Verato LINK to unify customer records within enterprises. Leveraging a highly-curated, self-learning database for identity verification, Verato boasts industry-leading match rates and efficient performance, supporting both public and private organizations with scalable and cost-effective solutions.

Endgame

Series C in 2014
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

NextNav

Series D in 2014
NextNav, LLC specializes in developing and deploying advanced positioning technology solutions designed for urban and indoor environments, where traditional GPS signals are insufficient. The company’s positioning system enables mobile devices to accurately determine their location, including height and floor-level information. This technology is integrated into GPS chipsets, mobile phones, and various wireless devices. NextNav offers its services for a range of applications, including emergency response, public safety, and commercial needs that require precise indoor location accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Pinnacle, a plug-in that enhances 3D geolocation experiences by delivering detailed altitude data. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, NextNav also operates locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India.

SummitIG

Venture Round in 2014
SummitIG, LLC specializes in providing custom network and bandwidth infrastructure solutions for data centers, carriers, and enterprises in Northern Virginia. The company offers dark fiber connectivity services that enhance and extend data center connectivity, along with tailored data center connectivity solutions for operators and carrier-neutral facilities. SummitIG also develops custom network solutions to facilitate connectivity for new buildings and connect to carrier points of presence. In addition to these services, the company provides professional services including management and maintenance of network solutions and infrastructure upkeep. Incorporated in 2013, SummitIG is headquartered in Dulles, Virginia.

Endgame

Series B in 2013
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

Altamira Informartion

Venture Round in 2012
Altamira Technologies Corporation is a top open source technology company in the national security space. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira provides engineering and analytic services to the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities. Our cleared engineers develop and implement big data solutions for knowledge management and advanced analytics. We are authors and contributors to leading open source tools, including Lumify, an open source big data analysis and visualization platform built by Altamira engineers. Altamira Technologies Corporation was formed in January of 2013, when McLean-based Invertix Corporation and Reston-based Near Infinity Corporation merged. Both legacy companies have a long history of support to the DOD and U.S. Intelligence Community with a wide range of talent in software development, infrastructure, analysis and project management

Virtustream

Series B in 2012
Virtustream is a cloud innovator offering enterprise-class cloud solutions to enterprises, governments, and service providers. The company's secure cloud platform enables hybrid cloud deployments, supports multiple hypervisors, and a sub-virtual machine pricing model that is consumption-based. Their xStream Cloud Platform can deliver private, multi-tenant, or hybrid cloud alternatives, managed within a single pane of glass. They also maximize business’s productivity with Cloud Cover, a set of managed services tuned to optimize the way applications run in a cloud. Virtustream was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Digital Signal

Private Equity Round in 2012
Digital Signal specializes in three-dimensional long-range facial recognition solutions for government and commercial clients. It offers enterprise biometric solutions and customized applications to suit customer needs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

NextNav

Venture Round in 2011
NextNav, LLC specializes in developing and deploying advanced positioning technology solutions designed for urban and indoor environments, where traditional GPS signals are insufficient. The company’s positioning system enables mobile devices to accurately determine their location, including height and floor-level information. This technology is integrated into GPS chipsets, mobile phones, and various wireless devices. NextNav offers its services for a range of applications, including emergency response, public safety, and commercial needs that require precise indoor location accuracy. Additionally, the company provides Pinnacle, a plug-in that enhances 3D geolocation experiences by delivering detailed altitude data. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, NextNav also operates locations in Sunnyvale, California, and Bengaluru, India.

Digital Signal

Series C in 2011
Digital Signal specializes in three-dimensional long-range facial recognition solutions for government and commercial clients. It offers enterprise biometric solutions and customized applications to suit customer needs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Virtustream

Series A in 2011
Virtustream is a cloud innovator offering enterprise-class cloud solutions to enterprises, governments, and service providers. The company's secure cloud platform enables hybrid cloud deployments, supports multiple hypervisors, and a sub-virtual machine pricing model that is consumption-based. Their xStream Cloud Platform can deliver private, multi-tenant, or hybrid cloud alternatives, managed within a single pane of glass. They also maximize business’s productivity with Cloud Cover, a set of managed services tuned to optimize the way applications run in a cloud. Virtustream was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Endgame

Series A in 2010
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.

Rivermine Software

Series D in 2009
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in automating the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions that streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, and inventory management. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains an up-to-date repository of telecommunications assets; the Rivermine Service Order Manager, which facilitates the creation and tracking of telecom orders; and the Rivermine Finance Manager, designed for automated invoice processing and bill validation. Additionally, Rivermine Clarity offers insights into telecom spending through dashboards and analytics. Beyond software, the company also delivers managed services, encompassing telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and ongoing audits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication expenditures for its clients.

Mobile Posse

Series B in 2007
Mobile Posse, Inc. specializes in mobile content discovery solutions designed to enhance the user experience for wireless carriers and device manufacturers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in New York, the company offers the Firstly Mobile™ platform, which delivers engaging curated content directly to users' smartphones without the need for traditional search methods. This frictionless approach not only improves consumer engagement but also helps carriers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) increase advertising revenues. Mobile Posse's offerings include a customer relationship management solution for direct outreach and a web portal that transforms default home pages into profit-generating assets. As of early 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Digital Turbine Media, Inc., further solidifying its position in the mobile advertising economy.

Rivermine Software

Series C in 2007
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in automating the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions that streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, and inventory management. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains an up-to-date repository of telecommunications assets; the Rivermine Service Order Manager, which facilitates the creation and tracking of telecom orders; and the Rivermine Finance Manager, designed for automated invoice processing and bill validation. Additionally, Rivermine Clarity offers insights into telecom spending through dashboards and analytics. Beyond software, the company also delivers managed services, encompassing telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and ongoing audits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication expenditures for its clients.

Ruckus Network

Series B in 2007
Ruckus Network is a multimedia network that provides online digital entertainment services to college students. It enables college students to download and stream free and legal music from various artists. Ruckus Network was founded in 2003 and is based in Herndon, Virginia.

Ruckus

Series B in 2007
Ruckus Network Inc., is the provider of the college-only digital entertainment service, Ruckus. Ruckus offers: National, local, and campus-based programming Over 3.2 million free, high fidelity, licensed tracks of music from major labels and indies Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, independent films, TV shows and music videos. Robust social networking features that allow students with similar music, video and programming interests to explore, connect and share with friends on their campus and meet new people with similar interests on campuses across the country. Comprehensive and continuously evolving media, wrapped in a social networking fabric, which Ruckus members find increasingly valuable and compelling. Dedicated field operations team provides a comprehensive set of services and support that make Ruckus a strong partner in building a digital network and strengthening your campus community. Based in Herndon, Virginia, Ruckus is backed by Battery Ventures and Shelter Capital Partners, which are leading technology investment firms that invest in businesses at all stages of growth with a focus on high-value contributions to companies that have the potential to become industry leaders.

Rivermine Software

Series B in 2005
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in automating the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions that streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, and inventory management. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains an up-to-date repository of telecommunications assets; the Rivermine Service Order Manager, which facilitates the creation and tracking of telecom orders; and the Rivermine Finance Manager, designed for automated invoice processing and bill validation. Additionally, Rivermine Clarity offers insights into telecom spending through dashboards and analytics. Beyond software, the company also delivers managed services, encompassing telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and ongoing audits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication expenditures for its clients.

Mobile Satellite Ventures

Venture Round in 2004
Mobile Satellite Ventures is a privately held company involved in the provision of telecommunication services. It is based in Reston, Virginia.

Rivermine Software

Series A in 2003
Rivermine Software, Inc. specializes in automating the telecommunications expense management lifecycle for enterprises and government agencies. The company provides a comprehensive suite of Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solutions that streamline processes such as procurement, order provisioning, invoice processing, and inventory management. Key products include the Inventory Engine, which maintains an up-to-date repository of telecommunications assets; the Rivermine Service Order Manager, which facilitates the creation and tracking of telecom orders; and the Rivermine Finance Manager, designed for automated invoice processing and bill validation. Additionally, Rivermine Clarity offers insights into telecom spending through dashboards and analytics. Beyond software, the company also delivers managed services, encompassing telecom contract analysis, rate benchmarking, and ongoing audits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Rivermine Software aims to enhance visibility and control over communication expenditures for its clients.
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