Investing and Unlocking Growth in the Picks and Shovels of Technology
Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a West Coast based private equity firm investing in the “Picks and Shovels” of technology. CRP portfolio companies typically consist of IT and software support services, technology distributors and resellers, integrators, manufacturers, and consulting entities. CRP investment types include corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, carve-outs and other complex situations in the lower middle market.
As your partner, Columbia River Partners (CRP) helps businesses reach new heights of value. Our team consists of both experienced investors and operators which enables us to partner closely with management to help scale businesses. Collectively between CRP and our individual team members we have closed over 50 transactions.
investment criteria
REVENUE
$10-$300M
EBITDA
$0-$50M
ENTERPRISE VALUE
UP TO $250M
INDUSTRIES
Picks and Shovels of
Technology
GEOGRAPHY
North America
and Europe
Columbia River Partners is a control investor in services, manufacturers, and distributors that are the picks and shovels of technology.
SIZE/GEOGRAPHY
North America-Focused
Platform Revenues Up To $300M+
Performing Or Underperforming Businesses
EBITDA Up To $50M+
STRUCTURE
Buyouts And Recapitalizations
Control Equity
Investments
Platforms With Strong M&A
Add-On Potential
TRANSACTION TYPE
Founder/Family Owned Businesses
Complex Situations
Corporate Divestitures And
Carve-Outs
Note: CRP does NOT invest in pure software companies, startups, or growth equity
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