About
Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) is the technology transfer office for Columbia University. Its mission is to facilitate the translation of academic research into practical applications for the benefit of society, by generating funding for the University and fostering partnerships with industry. CTV also educates and serves as a resource for the Columbia community on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and technology commercialization. Since its founding in 1982, CTV has launched over 147 companies, with 42 being venture-backed and 27 either sold or gone public. These portfolio companies have raised over $1 billion in funding and created more than 1,500 jobs. CTV manages approximately 350 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20 new IP-backed startups annually, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia's campuses.
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Q&A
- What is Columbia Technology Ventures' most notable portfolio company?
- Columbia Technology Ventures has invested in Cellrox, a B2B company founded in 2011 that focuses on mobile virtualization for enterprise security.
- What is Columbia Technology Ventures' sector focus?
- Columbia Technology Ventures shows a focus on the Cyber Security sector, with one portfolio company and one investment round in this area.
- What is the typical investment stage for Columbia Technology Ventures?
- Columbia Technology Ventures has participated in an A Round investment, specifically for Cellrox in January 2013.
- When did Columbia Technology Ventures make its most recent investment?
- Columbia Technology Ventures' most recent recorded investment was in January 2013, participating in Cellrox's A Round.
- What was the investment amount for Cellrox?
- Columbia Technology Ventures participated in a $4.7 million funding round for Cellrox.
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| Founded | 1982 |
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