First Avenue is a global advisory and capital placement business with two business lines: private funds and direct private placement transctions. We are forthright, realistic and, focused on the success of the clients we represent. We aim to deliver beyond expectations. We are the benchmark for others.

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Veteran marketer joins growing placement agent

Fast-growing placement agent First Avenue has given another indication of its global ambitions with the hire of former Mirabaud sales chief John Owens… Read more

Mike Bolner joins First Avenue

First Avenue is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Bolner as Global Head of Project Management.   Mike has been raising capital for alternative investment… Read more

Tavneet Bakshi appointed Global Head of Due Diligence

First Avenue is pleased to announce the promotion of Tavneet Bakshi to Global Head of Due Diligence. Tavneet spent the majority of her… Read more

Mei Niu joins First Avenue

First Avenue is pleased to announce the appointment of Mei Niu to its Asian marketing team.  Mei will be jointly responsible with Vicky… Read more

First Avenue Nabs Placement Team

Madison Williams' fund-marketing team has jumped to placement agent First Avenue Partners.

The crew arrived at First Avenue Sept. 1, with group head… Read more

First Opinions

First Opinions

We are a global business modelled on the US and British merchant banks that existed and prospered before financial markets deregulation. Read more

About Us

About  Us

Strategically located, we offer a global perspective allied to detailed local knowledge and capability in all regions. Read more

Beyond The Office

Beyond The Office

We operate in a global context and are fully aware of how the collisions of cultures and social values can impact on what we do. Read more