First Avenue Partners is a family office based based private investment firm located in Nashville, Tennessee that seeks to invest in emerging growth companies throughout the United States. The firm’s first fund was established in 1998 by David Wilds. Today, First Avenue is actively investing its second fund with over $70 million in committed capital from its Limited Partners. First Avenue’s primary objective is to partner with managers and shareholders who are committed to building value over the long-term. It invests with such partners in growth and expansion-stage businesses, management led buyouts, and recapitalizations. The firm targets non-control equity investments and seeks to enhance business performance through effective company involvement, usually at the board level. Its principals are able to assist management in the implementation of strategic, financial, and operational improvements. When appropriate, First Avenue co-invests with other groups, and its team is flexible and highly experienced in syndication. The Firm employs a generalist approach with special interests in Healthcare, Consumer, Distribution & Logistics, and Outsourced Business services.