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.

Valuation Services



2nd Generation Capital, LLC has significant experience in valuations and a national reputation for our Intellectual Property expertise.

For the Valuation Professional and Legal Counsel


We provide a range of financial reporting and transactional valuation services, including the following:

  • Purchase price allocations (SFAS-141 and IFRS 3)
  • Stock option expense (FAS 123R and IFRS 2)
  • Blockage Discount Valuations
  • Fair-value reporting requirements (SFAS-157)
  • Fairness Opinions (for both public and private companies)
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
  • Mediation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution


Note: Opinions and conclusions are developed in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, as well as in accordance with the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts standards and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Business Valuation Standards.


For the Business Owner


It's not just about calculating a number or a value, your valuation professional needs to be able to articulate the path to value for the auditor team, legal audiences, or shareholders and your Board. If the purpose at hand appears to need less than a formal valuation we then ask:

  • Would a summary valuation better fulfill the need at hand?
  • Would simple, objective, analytical support for arbitration or discussions best meet the need?
  • Would defining a "fair" split of assets or value progress the situation?


Note: We are careful to comply with standards set by the governing bodies for CPAs and valuation professionals, but balance that knowledge with practical need.




Valuation clients: Direct Auto Insurance

Valuation clients: National Health Realty

Valuation clients: American Home Patient

2nd Generation Capital, Nashville and Louisville merchant banking firm
Creating Value, Building Wealth