With over $2.5 billion of assets under management, Columbus Nova is a New York-based investment management firm that takes a value-oriented, long-term view to investing and seeks consistent returns with an emphasis on capital preservation. The firm has offices in Los Angeles and Charlotte, and invests in middle-market segment companies operating in the technology, consumer, services, education, entertainment, leisure, infrastructure, and media sectors through its own funds and affiliated portfolio companies. Founded in 2000, Columbus Nova has a broad investment mandate which allows it to invest across all levels of the capital structure, from senior secured debt to common equity, and specializes in lower middle-market segment companies.