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First Analysis is a leading venture capital investor focused on business-to-business technology companies. We have one of the longest records in venture capital, having invested more than $825 million across multiple highly diversified funds over four decades. First Analysis invests mainly in North America with a focus on our sectors of expertise.
We help established companies become profitable leaders in large markets, funding growth plans and working closely with management in areas including strategy, recruitment, sales and marketing, and corporate development. Our flexible approach targets investing $3-10 million as lead investor or as a syndicate partner bringing valuable perspective.

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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 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
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
First Analysis portfolio company Gyrodata acquired by SLB
SLB (SLB) has completed its acquisition of First Analysis portfolio company Gyrodata, a global company specializing in gyroscopic wellbore positioning and survey technology. The transaction will incorporate Gyrodata’s wellbore placement and surveying technologies within SLB’s Well Construction business.
February 09, 2023
SLB (SLB) has completed its acquisition of First Analysis portfolio company Gyrodata, a global company specializing in gyroscopic wellbore positioning and survey technology. The transaction will incorporate Gyrodata’s wellbore placement and surveying technologies within SLB’s Well Construction business.
February 09, 2023
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