What does Kenneth D. Peterson invest in?

Kenneth D. Peterson at Columbia Ventures (Vancouver, WA) — sector focus: Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Recapitalization.

How do I contact Kenneth D. Peterson?

Kenneth D. Peterson's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Kenneth D. Peterson based?

Kenneth D. Peterson is based in Vancouver, WA.

Kenneth D. Peterson, Columbia Ventures

About Kenneth D. Peterson

Kenneth D. Peterson Jr. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Ventures Corporation, a private equity diversified holding company he established in 1987–1988 after purchasing an aluminum smelter while practicing law. The firm primarily invests in the software sector at the seed stage within North America, with a recent focus on regional startups featuring proprietary business models and high growth potential. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, Columbia Ventures has tracked investments including a $25.0 million Series C deal in RealWear in May 2022. Notable portfolio companies include RealWear, a hardware and software firm, and Wilkinson Baking, a machinery company in which Peterson made an angel investment in October 2022. Peterson’s distinctive investment history spans diverse sectors such as primary metals, telecommunications, and pulp and paper, reflecting a global appetite for risk before shifting toward regional tech startups. No public writing or distinctive point-of-view statements by Peterson are documented in the available sources.

Kenneth D. Peterson at a glance

Role: Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Columbia Ventures
Location: Vancouver, WA
Investor type: Venture Capital
Focus areas: Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Recapitalization

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What does Kenneth D. Peterson invest in?: Kenneth D. Peterson at Columbia Ventures (Vancouver, WA) — sector focus: Buyout/LBO, Early Stage VC, Recapitalization.
How do I contact Kenneth D. Peterson?: Kenneth D. Peterson's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Kenneth D. Peterson based?: Kenneth D. Peterson is based in Vancouver, WA.

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Kenneth D. Peterson, Columbia Ventures

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