V2 AI hires cloud modernisation expert Bojan Zivic as director
Sydney consultancy V2 AI has brought on Bojan Zivic as a director to lead enterprise cloud and AI work; the piece also recalls its $30 million early-2024 raise from Columbia Capital.
Venture capital fund · 2 deals
Every published round Columbia Capital took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 Digital | Unnamed stage | 9 May 2024 | $30m | Lead | SmartCompany, ARN (ARNnet), Business News Australia, Startup Daily | |
| V2 AI | undisclosed | 2024 | $30m | Participant | Business News Australia, Startup Daily |
Companies Columbia Capital has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 AI | AI specialist for complex, highly regulated industries such as energy and resources | 2024, undisclosed | 1 | 0 |
| V2 Digital | 9 May 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Columbia Capital, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Columbia Capital has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Columbia Capital did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Booma | Partner | SmartCompany, ARN (ARNnet), Business News Australia, Startup Daily |
Stories naming Columbia Capital. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Sydney consultancy V2 AI has brought on Bojan Zivic as a director to lead enterprise cloud and AI work; the piece also recalls its $30 million early-2024 raise from Columbia Capital.
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