Columbia River Partners

Overview

Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, venture capital, and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses undergoing transition or expansion, providing patient long-term capital. The firm focuses on situations where it can leverage technology and its network to drive change. CRP's investment types include corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, carve-outs, and other complex situations in the lower middle market. The firm's portfolio companies typically consist of IT and software support services, technology distributors and resellers, integrators, manufacturers, and consulting entities. CRP's investment criteria include revenues between $10 million and $300 million, EBITDA up to $50 million, and enterprise value up to $250 million. The firm is North America-focused and targets performing or underperforming businesses with strong M&A add-on potential. CRP does not invest in pure software companies, startups, or growth equity. The firm has deployed over $200 million in capital across seven platforms, completed 15 transactions, and has more than 1,000 total employees across its portfolio companies. CRP's team consists of both experienced investors and operators, enabling close partnerships with management to help scale businesses. Collectively, CRP and its individual team members have closed over 50 transactions. The firm's offices are located in Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; and Portland, Oregon. CRP's recent news includes the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer at CTL in March 2026, the strengthening of TRP Laboratories' growth strategy with the appointment of Claudio Jeberaeel as Director of Corporate Development in February 2026, and the recognition of CCS in CRN’s MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 Category for 2026 in February 2026. Additionally, TiniFiber strengthened its innovation leadership with the appointment of Peter D’Addio as Director of Engineering in February 2026. CRP's portfolio companies include Business Solution Partners, TRP Laboratories, CCS, and TiniFiber, among others. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes partnering with management teams to drive growth and value creation through strategic initiatives and operational improvements. CRP's focus on the 'Picks and Shovels' of technology reflects its commitment to investing in businesses that provide essential products and services to the technology sector, positioning them for long-term success and scalability.

Investment Focus

• Revenues between $10 million and $300 million
• EBITDA up to $50 million
• Enterprise value up to $250 million
• North America-focused
• Performing or underperforming businesses with strong M&A add-on potential
• No investment in pure software companies, startups, or growth equity

Portfolio Companies