First Analysis is a leading venture capital investor with over four decades of experience, focusing on rapid-growth companies in targeted sectors. The firm leverages an integrative research process to partner with strong teams, aiming to build industry leaders. Their investments typically range from Series A to Series C rounds, with occasional participation in later stages and private equity deals.
Notable portfolio companies include Athersys, Fortress Information Security, and Yello. First Analysis emphasizes sectors where their expertise can benefit both investors and society at large. Their unique value proposition lies in their extensive company research, which informs every investment thesis and perspective, potentially providing portfolio companies with valuable industry insights and strategic guidance.
First Analysis - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments45
Current Portfolio Count29
Total Portfolio Exits3
Top Investment Stages
Series B10 (26.3%)
Series C10 (26.3%)
Series A8 (21.1%)
Series Unknown7 (18.4%)
Series D3 (7.9%)
Stage Mix
Series B 26%Series C 26%Series A 21%Series Unknown 18%Series D 8%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
First Analysis - Classification
- Also Known As
- First Analysis Corporation
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified