About Us
Investing in Columbia University Start-Ups
Quickly build great investment opportunities, improve performance, expand into new markets, and engage with Columbia's brightest entrepreneurs. Get expert guidance from our professional team and certified partners, and connect with Columbia's vast network of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders.
$10M+
Fund Size
20+
Portfolio Companies
100%
Columbia Affiliated
Investment Thesis
Three Investment Buckets
Portfolio Bucket 1
Integrate investments into your Columbia startup journey with our end-to-end funding experiences.
Learn more about Bucket 1Key Requirements
- Co-invest in Columbia-affiliated startups raising from reputable VCs
- Startup must have minimum revenue of 500k
- Average check size ~ $
Minimum Revenue
$500k
Average Check
$TBD
Portfolio Bucket 2
Support early-stage Columbia ventures with our pre-seed and seed funding opportunities through our sourcing initiative.
Learn more about Bucket 2Key Requirements
- Invest directly in pre-seed or seed companies from Columbia Venture Partner's sourcing initiative
- Startup must have raised minimum of $100k from angels of VCs
- Average check size ~ $
Minimum Raised
$100k
Average Check
$TBD
Fund Focus
Our investment strategy focuses on specific industries and regions to maximize impact and returns for Columbia-affiliated ventures.
Learn more about our focusFocus Areas
- Industry focus: Technology, Healthcare, Consumer
- Region focus: North America, with emphasis on NYC ecosystem
- Columbia affiliation required
30%
Technology
30%
Healthcare
30%
Consumer
Total Fund Size
$10M+
Columbia Affiliated
100%