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.

General Business & Economy Articles


Market contraction complicates, lengthens search for capital
If your company hasn't felt the contraction in the financial markets, it probably means you don't owe anyone money, or you haven't had a recent need for growth capital. Full Story
 
Current capital market conditions
Rather than dwell on last year's (2001) chaos in the debt and equity markets, let's take a look at how this year is unfolding to determine whether more of the same is evident or whether some changes are afoot. Full Story
 
New trends emerge in private equity market
As the venture capital community reacts to the tragedy of 9/11 and the dot.com (or dot-bomb) disaster, new private equity fundings (those that are not "follow-on" or "down round") have been scarce within the past year. Full Story
 
Good deals survive a down market
With the negative news in the media about world events, the troubled economy and the hits most of us have taken in our retirement accounts, most business owners are probably asking, "How bad are the private equity markets?". Full Story
 
Know when to stop the train
Focus.
Keep your eye on the ball.
Know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em.

So easily said -- so hard for most entrepreneurs to do. Full Story
 
 
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