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Columbia Capital Invests in Vivacity as Its Latest Digital Infrastructure Venture

With a fresh face at the helm, Vivacity Infrastructure Group is revving its engines, ready to make waves in the industry. Christopher Rabii, the company’s newly appointed CEO, is brimming with confidence. In an interview with Light Reading, he exuded enthusiasm, declaring, “We are going to kill it.” Rabii outlined Vivacity’s strategy, emphasizing their “asset light” approach to digital infrastructure. Instead of going it alone, Vivacity partners with a range of players, from hyperscalers to governments, to deliver the infrastructure needed for wireless networks, fiber operations, and potentially even data centers and EV charging stations. Flexibility is key for Vivacity. Rabii explained that they’re not tied to a specific business model, allowing them to adapt to their customers’ needs. Whether it’s through public-private partnerships, co-investments, or joint builds, Vivacity is ready to roll with whatever approach makes sense.

Rabii’s telecom journey spans over two decades, with stints at companies like AboveNet and Cablevision/Lightpath. His latest gig at FiberLight saw him successfully navigate the company through a sale to investment funds—a testament to his leadership chops.

The connection with Columbia Capital further fuels Vivacity’s ambitions. With a portfolio that includes players like eX2 Technology and Terra Consulting, Columbia is no stranger to the digital infrastructure game. Rabii’s appointment has been met with high praise from John Siegel, a partner at Columbia Capital, who lauds Rabii’s strategic vision and industry expertise.

Looking ahead, Rabii sees promising opportunities for Vivacity, especially with government initiatives like the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program on the horizon. This program is expected to inject billions into the construction of fiber and wireless networks in rural areas—a sweet spot for Vivacity. But that’s not the only avenue for growth. Rabii is eyeing other sectors too, including data centers and EV charging stations. With Columbia’s backing, Vivacity is well-positioned to pursue its growth objectives.

In Rabii’s eyes, any business model is fair game as long as the economics stack up. And with his track record and Columbia’s support, Vivacity is poised to make a splash in the digital infrastructure scene. Watch this space—big things are on the horizon for Vivacity Infrastructure Group.