2nd Generation Capital is a classic merchant banking firm. Often compared to venture capital, private equity or investment banking firms, a classic merchant banking firm differs in the functions they perform. Merchant bankers serve as principal, agent and advisor in transactions related to business investments.
2nd Generation Capital is a merchant banking firm with office in Nashville, Tennessee and Louisville, Kentucky providing early stage investment services, litigation support, valuations, debt and equity placement, and mergers and acquisitions.

2nd Generation Capital News


2nd Generation Capital celebrates 15 years
KraftCPAs' affiliate, 2nd Generation Capital, LLC (2ndG), is celebrating 15 years in business. Conceptualized in 1993 through the collaborative vision of Joe Kraft and Michael E. (Mike) Collins, 2nd Generation was launched in April 1994. Mike, who is also a member in KraftCPAs, is president and CEO of 2ndG. 2ndG members and principals include Charlie Kane, who heads 2ndG's Louisville office, and Dana Holmes. Full Story
 
Local investors to purchase the Bank of Mason
A group of investors formed by Nashville-based 2nd Generation Capital, LLC and Attilio F. Galli has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Bank of Mason from Civitas BankGroup. Full Story
 
It's a vision thing: A message from CEO Mike Collins
It's hard to believe we at 2nd Generation (2ndG) are concluding our 10th year in business. Just as the pages of the calendar turn, we're turning the page to our next decade. So we stepped back and did the "vision thing". Full Story
 
 
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