Columbia Partners Private Capital

Investor type

VC / PE / Fund of funds

Founded

2004

AUM

$843 M

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

Columbia Partners Private Capital is an investment firm focused on private market investments, established in 2004. Based in Bethesda, MD, the firm has a team of experienced professionals dedicated to achieving superior risk-adjusted returns. They differentiate themselves through their deep investment experience and a disciplined approach to portfolio construction, which emphasizes partnerships with fund managers and operationally efficient businesses.

The firm invests primarily in private equity funds-of-funds, with a focus on sectors such as Middle Market Buyout, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, and Mezzanine Debt. They target smaller to mid-size funds and offer customized solutions for clients, including ERISA plans. Columbia Partners Private Capital manages over $843 million in private capital assets and employs a sophisticated analytical process to ensure effective investment strategies.

Notable investments include CPPC Fund I - private equity fund, CPPC Fund II - private equity fund, and CPPC Fund III - private equity fund. They also have a strong history of partnering with Taft-Hartley and Union Funds, showcasing their commitment to meeting the fiduciary needs of their clients.

Industry

Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Software Transportation Technology Energy Business Services (B2B) Security LegalTech

Columbia Partners Private Capital Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
CPPC Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Business Services (B2B)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Security
Software
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$843 M
January 2004
CPPC Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Private Equity (PE)
Fund of funds
LegalTech
Energy
Technology
Transportation
Software
Marketing and Advertising
Healthcare Services
Fintech
Financial Services
Consumer Products
Series A
Seed
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
$1-5 m
January 2019

Contacts

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Title
Email
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Kevin T. Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President
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Matthew Klinger Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about Columbia Partners Private Capital

Columbia Partners Private Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Columbia Partners Private Capital is located in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.
Columbia Partners Private Capital was founded in 2004.
Columbia Partners Private Capital invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Software, Transportation, Technology, Energy, Business Services (B2B), Security, LegalTech.
Columbia Partners Private Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.
Columbia Partners Private Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Columbia Partners Private Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Columbia Partners Private Capital has around $843m assets under management.
Columbia Partners Private Capital last fund was created/launched in 2004-01-01
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