M&A Deal Summary

Columbia Capital Acquires Vivacity Networks

On January 2, 2017, growth capital firm Columbia Capital acquired communications company Vivacity Networks

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Columbia Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Columbia Capital’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Columbia Capital’s 1st transaction in Virginia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-01-02
Target Vivacity Networks
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Columbia Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Vivacity Networks

Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Vivacity Networks is a communications infrastructure company that transforms assets into connected networks that deliver the future now. Vivacity Networks invest in and develop open, competitive networks that enable next-generation services, invite innovation and provide the foundation for smarter and more efficient cities. Vivacity Networks was founded in 2017 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Buyer

Columbia Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Columbia Capital is a growth capital firm focused on the IT sector. The Firm looks to commit $15 to $40 million to growth stage North American and Western European companies operating in the enterprise IT, internet infrastructure, and mobile communications sectors. Columbia Capital was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 24
Sector (Communications) 3 of 9
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 4
State (Virginia) 1 of 6
Country (United States) 4 of 17
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-16 eX2 Technology

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

eX2 Technology is a provider of secure broadband networks and critical communications infrastructure, often through public-private partnerships, to support rural broadband, intelligent transportation, telehealth, public safety, and large educational institutions. eX2 Technology was formed in 2015 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-02 Cologix

Denver, Colorado, United States

Cologix is a network-neutral interconnection and colocation company that provides massively scalable interconnection services and secure, reliable colocation services in densely connected, strategically located data centers. Cologix was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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