Investment Summary

Fortress and Columbia Capital Invest In Omnispace

On February 2, 2021, asset manager Fortress and growth capital firm Columbia Capital invested in communications company Omnispace

Investment Highlights
  • This is Fortress’ 2nd and Columbia Capital’s 8th transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Fortress’ 32nd and Columbia Capital’s 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Fortress’ 2nd and Columbia Capital’s 5th transaction in Virginia.
Investment Fate
  • Omnispace merged with another company in 2025.

Investment Summary

Date 2021-02-02
Target Omnispace
Sector Communications
Investor(s) Fortress
Columbia Capital
Deal Type Venture

Target

Omnispace

Tysons, Virginia, United States
Omnispace owns and operates global non-geostationary satellite infrastructure to provide mobile satellite services internationally in markets across Asia Pacific, South America, North America, Africa and the Middle East. Omnispace was founded in 2012 and is based in Tysons, Virginia.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Fortress

New York, New York, United States

Category Asset Manager
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 44.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Fortress is a public investment firm that manages hedge fund, credit, and private equity investments. Fortress' private equity practice primarily makes control-oriented investments in North American and Western European businesses with significant asset-bases and strong cash-flows. Fortress is open to investing in a wide range of sectors, however the Firm has tended towards capital intensive sectors. These include transportation, financials, senior living/healthcare, real estate, media & telecommunications, leisure and energy infrastructure. The pivate equity group also invests in publicly traded alternative investment vehicles, which Fortress refers to as 'castles' that primarily invest in real estate and real estate related debt. Fortress was formed in 1998 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 40 of 49
Sector: Communications M&A 2 of 2
Type: Venture M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Virginia M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 32 of 36
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-20 Arcis Golf

Dallas, Texas, United States

Arcis Golf is an operator of public and private golf clubs in the United States, reinventing the golf and country club experience by tailoring its amenities to contemporary consumer lifestyles. Arcis Golf properties are designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages. Arcis Golf was founded in 2015 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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2021-02-15 Aucerna

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Aucerna is a provider of solutions for integrated planning, execution, and reserves in the energy industry. Aucerna is a global source of technology and expertise, serving more than 500 customers from 12 global offices including Calgary, Houston, London, and Singapore. Aucerna serves the energy industry’s largest base of customers, from super-majors and emerging operators to energy investors, consultants, and educational institutions. Aucerna is based in Calgary, Alberta.

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Investor

Columbia Capital

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 7.1B USD
Size Mega
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 16 of 26
Sector: Communications M&A 8 of 10
Type: Venture M&A Deals 7 of 10
State: Virginia M&A 5 of 5
Country: United States M&A 14 of 18
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-06 Nisos

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Nisos is a provider of cybersecurity and threat defense services, spanning both inside-the-network and outside-the-network engagements. The Company provides a suite of high-touch “active defense” services that assist enterprises in (i) protecting assets, (ii) informing corporate strategy, and (iii) defending against an evolving threat landscape. Nisos was founded in 2015 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

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2021-02-16 NearForm

Waterford, Ireland

NearForm is a global software consultancy, enabling its clients to deliver real and lasting business impact through design and technology. Using open-source software, their digital products deliver secure mobile and web platforms that can scale to meet industry and consumer demands. NearForm was founded in 2011 and is based in Waterford, Ireland.

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