Second Avenue Partners

The firm seeks strong entrepreneurial teams; innovative concepts with market-disruptive opportunities; and models that take advantage of cutting-edge technologies We also bring a new attitude towards investing which includes a mentoring relationship with portfolio companies

Second Avenue Partners was formed in February of 2000 The company is led by its founding partners: Nick Hanauer, Pete Higgins and Mike Slade Our fourth founder, Keith Grinstein, sadly passed away on September 28, 2008 Keith was instrumental in bringing the four of us together, an integral part of our partnership, a dear friend, and constant source of laughter The office is quieter and we miss him

Second Avenue Partners has funded companies such as Market Leader (NASDAQ: LEDR); acquired by Trulia, In Situ; acquired by Boeing, Azaleos; acquired by Avanade, Newsvine; acquired by MSNBC com, Fan Nation; acquired by Sports Illustrated, Wavemarekt, Audience Science, Ice Energy, Real Self, Qliance, Modumetal Inc , Seeq Corp, Jenu, WISErg, Glassnetic, Slope, Front Desk, Tree Ring, Industrial Generosity, Flexe, Coolspotters, Ink'd, and Fantasy Moguls

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