COLUMBIA GROUP ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF VENTURE CAPITAL ARM GALACTIC BEACON VENTURES TO HELP DRIVE INNOVATION
Sailor Today|January 2024
A new venture capital entity, acting as a melting pot for innovation, will help transform cutting-edge ideas into viable businesses across the maritime, logistics, energy and leisure sectors.
COLUMBIA GROUP ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF VENTURE CAPITAL ARM GALACTIC BEACON VENTURES TO HELP DRIVE INNOVATION

Galactic Beacon Ventures, powered by Columbia Group, plans to identify, nurture and transform innovative ideas into successful businesses that leave a lasting legacy and are true to the entity's sustainable credentials.

With the backing of the Columbia Group and its vast network of clients, partners and industry contacts, Galactic Beacon Ventures will enjoy unrivalled access and exposure to numerous sectors across the maritime, logistics, energy and leisure sphere.

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