About Us

Funding growth of technology companies in Europe

Columbia Lake Partners is an experienced team of investors providing growth loans to European technology companies. Founded in 2014 with the idea of helping founders scale their businesses in a less dilutive way than only using equity, CLP has committed over $500m to more than 70 companies.

Our experience through the ups and downs of the past decade has taught us that no company has a straight path to success. Because of this, our approach is to take a "light touch" with no board seats, light covenants, and standard reporting. Our values guide us to use a transparent and collaborative approach that we combine with a persistent curiosity to find ways to support high-growth technology businesses across the UK and Europe.

CLP is backed by a knowledgeable group of investors, including partners at Bessemer Venture Partners. We are committed to encouraging inclusion, diversity, and equality at CLP and take pride in building and promoting our team from within. We have a strong alumni network of former colleagues across Europe who have gone on to work in venture capital, portfolio companies, and other investment funds. We are based in London - Vauxhall, proudly calling “south of the river” our home. If you’re in town, you are welcome to visit us on our rooftop terrace.

For more about venture debt and how we work with companies, check out our Knowledge Centre or read these venture debt articles featuring CLP.