VENTURE CAPITAL

With over 40 years of experience and over $845 million invested across various funds, First Analysis is a leading venture capital investor in B2B tech companies. Primarily investing in North America, we target entrepreneur-driven, capital-efficient companies with proven business models and demonstrable customer successes. We partner with our portfolio companies to build for successful exits in every investment we undertake. We invest $3 to $10 million, either as a lead investor or as a syndicate partner bringing valuable insights and expertise in our focus sectors.

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We don’t just invest – we partner. As the largest investor in our own funds, we engage deeply with each portfolio company. Our strategy? Selective investments in sectors in which our research provides differentiated insight, with a focus on building toward a successful exit. This means more hands-on board involvement, fostering stakeholder alignment and achieving high-quality results with favorable valuations.
Our investment vision is clear: empowering entrepreneur-driven, capital-efficient growth companies. We target businesses with $1 to $10 million in annual recurring revenue within our focus sectors, investing from $3 to $10 million. Each year, we commit to only a small number of platforms, dedicating our resources for truly impactful engagement.

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First Analysis generally invests to expand and grow companies with proven business models and demonstrable customer successes. If you believe an investment in your company is suitable given these general criteria, we would like to learn more about your opportunity. With the information you provide, we can quickly route your information to a First Analysis venture professional who specializes in your industry and who will review and respond to your inquiry.

VENTURE CAPITAL 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
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