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Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as First Analysis Fund XIV (Cayman), L.P., First Analysis Fund XIV A, First Analysis Fund XIV Cayman, First Analysis Fund XIV-A, L.P.

  • Cloud & networking
  • Cybersecurity
  • E-commerce & D2C brands
  • Health IT
  • Higher education & upskilling
  • HR & future of work
  • K-12 education
  • Logistics & supply chain
  • Other
  • Productivity & collaboration
  • Sales & marketing tech
  • Vertical software
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Assets under management
$186MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-05-10Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
8
Check size
investing from $3 to $10 millionSource (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
FIRST ANALYSIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Advising and investing in growth-focused B2B tech companies for over 40 years.

Investment approach

Thesis
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.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats
Yes
Board policy
This means more hands-on board involvement, fostering stakeholder alignment and achieving high-quality results with favorable valuations.
Eligibility
We target businesses with $1 to $10 million in annual recurring revenue within our focus sectors
Traction requirement
We target businesses with $1 to $10 million in annual recurring revenue within our focus sectors
Investing status notes
We don’t just invest – we partner.

Funds

First Analysis Fund XIV-A, L.P.
Vintage 2023Main fund
First Analysis Fund XIV (Cayman), L.P.
Vintage 2023Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS PRIVATE EQUITY FUND V-A, L.P.
Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS FUND XII+, L.P.
Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS FUND XII+ (CAYMAN), L.P.
Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS PRIVATE EQUITY FUND V-C, L.P.
Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS PRIVATE EQUITY FUND V, L.P.
Main fund
FIRST ANALYSIS FUND XIV, L.P.
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
FIRST ANALYSIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
SEC file number
801-74366
Registration
SEC registered
Regulatory AUM
$186Mas of 2026-05-10
Private funds reported
8
Principal office
CHICAGO, IL, United States
SEC CIK
1987996, 1988851

Locations

Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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