First Analysis

First Analysis is a venture capital investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

First Analysis has invested more than $750 million across multiple diversified funds. First Analysis invests mainly in the United States with a focus on their sectors of expertise: technology and software, healthcare, services, and clean-technology and chemicals. They 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. Their flexible approach targets investing $3-10 million as lead investor or as a syndicate partner who brings valuable perspective to the table.

First Analysis' investments include SmartWitness, SynergySuite, AppDetex, Checkpoint Surgical, Blue Medora, VIralGains, Yello and StreamLink Software.

They exited their investments in Chrome River Technologies, Athersys, UniversityNow, Aventri, Aprimo, NitroSecurity, Viracor-IBT Laboratories and Wimba.