Columbia Lake Partners

Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

2014

AUM

$800 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 01 September, 2026

Profile

Columbia Lake Partners is a venture debt provider based in London, focused on financing growth for European technology companies. The firm is backed by a knowledgeable group of investors, including partners at Bessemer Venture Partners. Their team has extensive experience in extending credit and managing portfolio relationships, having worked with over 100 companies in the past decade.

The firm specializes in providing growth loans, particularly in the technology sector. They offer various types of debt, including venture debt and term debt, tailored to meet the unique needs of each company. Columbia Lake Partners aims to support businesses at different stages of growth, helping them extend their cash runway and bridge to profitability.

Notable investments include companies such as British Business Investments - committed funding, and others in the technology sector. Columbia Lake Partners is dedicated to building a fund that aligns with the needs of their portfolio companies, ensuring a collaborative approach to financing.

Industry

Electronics Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services HRTech Technology SaaS Software

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Craig Netterfield Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Ed Salmon Partner & CFO
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FAQs about Columbia Lake Partners

Columbia Lake Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series B, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Columbia Lake Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Columbia Lake Partners was founded in 2014.
Columbia Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in Electronics, Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, HRTech, Technology, SaaS, Software.
Columbia Lake Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Columbia Lake Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Columbia Lake Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Columbia Lake Partners has around $800m assets under management.
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