ABOUT US

For over 40 years, First Analysis has been at the forefront of supporting emerging growth companies and established leaders across high-growth, technology-driven sectors. Our dual approach combines venture capital investing and comprehensive advisory services to provide valuable support and insights for our partners and clients. Our philosophy is anchored in the belief that deep research combined with strategic investment and advisory can unlock extraordinary opportunities and drive value creation for our partners.


Offering both venture capital and transaction advisory services significantly increases the value we bring to our partners. Insights gained from our venture capital investments directly inform our transaction advisory practices, providing us with a deep understanding of business dynamics and entrepreneur needs. In turn, our transaction advisory work, which involves regular interactions with potential investors and acquirers, feeds valuable market insights back into our venture capital strategies.


This synergy ensures we stay ahead of market trends, helping us offer well-rounded, strategic advice that translates into more informed decisions and better outcomes. We don’t just advise or invest — we build lasting partnerships that drive real value at every stage.

Transforming insight into impact

Our dedication to in-depth research isn’t just a part of what we do — it’s the cornerstone of how we add outstanding value to our partnerships. By delving deep into market trends and sector-specific dynamics, we equip our partners with the foresight and strategies they need to stay ahead.

Strategic foundations
  • Competitive differentiation: Identifying key differentiators and setting our partners apart in the marketplace.
  • Product pricing: Helping set partners’ pricing levels and structure to optimize both value creation and customer return on investment and alignment.
  • Positioning: Helping our partners communicate their value proposition to their end market and the investment community.
  • Market sizing: Analyzing the magnitude of the market opportunity for our partners’ existing and potential future solutions, a key aspect of deciding where to focus resources.
Partnership and growth
  • Targeting potential acquirers: Identifying and helping build relationships with potential strategic acquirers of our partners well in advance of a sale process.
  • Future investors: Finding value-add investors aligned with our partners’ goals.
  • Channel partners: Identifying and connecting with the most synergistic channel partners.
  • Acquisition targets: In cases where M&A can help our partners achieve their goals, identifying strategic acquisition targets.
Expanded business networks
  • Board member recruitment: Tapping into an established network of industry leaders as valuable potential board members.
  • Executive talent acquisition: Leveraging our research-cultivated network to identify and attract top executive talent.
  • Access to specialized advisors: Introductions to industry leaders with specific expertise from which our partners can benefit.
Operational excellence
  • Governance structures: Advising on governance best practices to set partners up for success as they grow.
  • Compensation plans: Advising on industry best practices for aligning compensation with value creation and talent acquisition and retention goals.
  • Key performance indicator (KPI)/metric reporting: Implementing industry benchmark KPIs and metrics.
  • Personnel optimization: Advising on scaling and optimizing our partners’ teams.
  • Industry benchmarks: Providing access to industry benchmarks for strategic planning.
FIRST ANALYSIS NEWS
First Analysis invests in Gradient Cyber, provider of MXDR services for mid-market organizations
First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor, has made a new investment in Gradient Cyber, a leading provider of managed extended detection and response (MXDR) services for mid-market organizations. First Analysis led the Series A financing, which will support Gradient Cyber's continued growth and product development as it scales to meet increasing demand for 24/7 MXDR services.
April 25, 2025
First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor, has made a new investment in Gradient Cyber, a leading provider of managed extended detection and response (MXDR) services for mid-market organizations. First Analysis led the Series A financing, which will support Gradient Cyber's continued growth and product development as it scales to meet increasing demand for 24/7 MXDR services.
April 25, 2025
First Analysis closes on Fund XIV at $97 million in committed capital
First Analysis, a leading venture capital firm specializing in B2B technology investments, announced today the closing of its 14th fund at $97 million in committed capital. First Analysis again committed substantial capital to its own fund, making it the largest investor in the new fund and underscoring its continued confidence in its distinctive investment approach.
April 09, 2025
First Analysis, a leading venture capital firm specializing in B2B technology investments, announced today the closing of its 14th fund at $97 million in committed capital. First Analysis again committed substantial capital to its own fund, making it the largest investor in the new fund and underscoring its continued confidence in its distinctive investment approach.
April 09, 2025
First Analysis portfolio company PCMI receives strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, has made a strategic growth investment in PCMI, a portfolio company of First Analysis and Equality Asset Management. PCMI is a leading provider of administration software for finance and insurance products in the automotive and consumer end markets. Thoma Bravo's expertise in scaling technology companies will help accelerate PCMI's global growth and support its efforts in enhancing the platform.
March 21, 2025
Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, has made a strategic growth investment in PCMI, a portfolio company of First Analysis and Equality Asset Management. PCMI is a leading provider of administration software for finance and insurance products in the automotive and consumer end markets. Thoma Bravo's expertise in scaling technology companies will help accelerate PCMI's global growth and support its efforts in enhancing the platform.
March 21, 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Suite 3900
Chicago, Illinois 60606
312-258-1400

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One South Wacker Drive
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Suite 3900
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Chicago, IL 60606
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312-258-1400