WHAT WE DO
We use our integrative research process to uncover and leverage the best opportunities in emerging high-growth tech-driven segments for the benefit of the investors and growth companies we serve, as well as our broader society and environment. Integrative research draws heavily on our relationships with companies and unifies naturally divergent perspectives, capabilities, skill sets, and relationships, yielding a deep, comprehensive understanding of each segment's near-term and long-term potential.
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Technology / SaaS
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Healthcare
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Environmental Technology
VENTURE
CAPITAL
CAPITAL
First Analysis is a leading venture capital investor, having invested more than $825 million over four decades. Leveraging our integrative research process, we partner with strong teams leading rapid-growth companies to build industry leaders in the targeted sectors where we are acknowledged experts and where success benefits not only our investors, but also our broader society and environment.

INTEGRATIVE
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Integrative research means our extensive company research informs every thesis and perspective. The result is deep industry knowledge, expertise, and trend insights that yield valuable results for our clients and partners.
INVESTMENT
BANKING
BANKING
Our investment bankers have a wealth of industry knowledge, contacts, and execution expertise to drive strategic transactions with uncompromised loyalty to our clients.
NEWS & INSIGHTS
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First Analysis invests in Stamus Networks, provider of enterprise class Suricata-based network security
First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor, has made a new investment in Stamus Networks, a leader in Suricata-based network security. The investment is intended to enable Stamus to advance product innovation, elevate customer experience, and scale go-to-market resources and programs. First Analysis led the $6 million Series A round of funding with participation from new investor SmoothBrain. Existing seed stage investors Elevate Ventures and VisionTech Partners also participated in the
August 08, 2023
First Analysis, a leading venture capital investor, has made a new investment in Stamus Networks, a leader in Suricata-based network security. The investment is intended to enable Stamus to advance product innovation, elevate customer experience, and scale go-to-market resources and programs. First Analysis led the $6 million Series A round of funding with participation from new investor SmoothBrain. Existing seed stage investors Elevate Ventures and VisionTech Partners also participated in the
August 08, 2023
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First Analysis portfolio company Netchex acquired by GrowthCurve Capital
CHICAGO – June 20, 2023 – GrowthCurve Capital has acquired First Analysis portfolio company Netchex, a provider of cloud-based human capital management and payroll software. GrowthCurve's investment will provide Netchex with the opportunity to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy by accelerating the development of new data analytics products. It will also support the successful launch of new business lines and facilitate expansion into previously untapped markets.
June 20, 2023
CHICAGO – June 20, 2023 – GrowthCurve Capital has acquired First Analysis portfolio company Netchex, a provider of cloud-based human capital management and payroll software. GrowthCurve's investment will provide Netchex with the opportunity to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy by accelerating the development of new data analytics products. It will also support the successful launch of new business lines and facilitate expansion into previously untapped markets.
June 20, 2023
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First Analysis acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Masttro in its $43 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital
First Analysis acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Masttro in its $43 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital. Citi Ventures also participated. Masttro is a leading wealth technology company serving family offices, financial advisors and large institutions managing the wealth of ultra high net worth families.
March 10, 2023
First Analysis acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Masttro in its $43 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital. Citi Ventures also participated. Masttro is a leading wealth technology company serving family offices, financial advisors and large institutions managing the wealth of ultra high net worth families.
March 10, 2023