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.

Early Stage Investment and Advisory Services



2nd Generation Capital, LLC's minority-interest investments are primarily made in companies that we have helped develop from concept stage or we have had a close working relationship with the founder.

Areas in which we have a particular interest include:

  • Healthcare
  • Insurance, banking and other financial services
  • Technology-oriented businesses with proprietary platforms or applications focusing on those which offer disruptive approaches targeting new business growth opportunities (not just cost-savings or analytical efficiency)


Current Incubation / Small Business Development:
Oncology Practice and Research A multi-year relationship leads to development of a sound business structure for management of a physician practice, and to spin-off businesses owned jointly by the practice and other investors.
Health Care Staffing A 2ndG concept funded with a partner institution with its internal resources. New firm maximizes the quality recruitment of foreign workers for health care professional positions in the US.
Disease Management for Oncology Services Focused on a better practice solution for the attending physician
Transportation Logistics Armed with enhanced technology to maximize asset utilization for shippers and carriers – leading to higher profits for all.
Specialty Practice Using technology to deliver needed services to underserved markets in the U.S.
Special Program Insurance Using technology to reach an underserved demographic.
Media Using innovative, desk-top technologies to reach a specialized entertainment markets.



Creating Value, Building Wealth