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Columbia River Partners
Seattle-based independent sponsor blending private equity, technology, and special-situations investing.
Key facts
- Website
- columbiariverpartners.com
- Pricing
- Businesses in transition or expansion; patient long-term capital structures
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Columbia River Partners
Columbia River Partners is a private investment firm specializing in the "Picks and Shovels" of technology, targeting the lower middle market. The firm invests in corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, carve-outs and complex situations.
Key features
- Technology and special-situations focus
- Long-term, patient capital approach
- Notable deal: Custom Computer Specialists
- Featured in McGuireWoods independent sponsor spotlight
Pros & cons
Pros
- Flexible special-situations expertise
- Patient capital appeals to transitioning owners
Cons
- Must raise capital per deal, no committed fund
- Founding year and full track record not publicly detailed
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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia River Partners
How large is Columbia River Partners' investment portfolio?
The firm has deployed more than $200M of capital across 7 portfolio platforms comprising 15 transactions and over 1,000 total employees.
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