Merit Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois · Buyout and growth · Active add-on acquirer

A Chicago firm with $2.5B+ invested, providing junior capital and equity to manufacturing, distribution, and services companies from $4M of EBITDA, with checks starting at $20M. A quiet fixture of Midwest deal flow for three decades.

Headquarters Chicago, Illinois
Fund size / AUM AUM $2.5B+ invested capital
Check size / target EBITDA EBITDA of at least $4M (no minimum for add-ons); investment size at least $20M
Target company size $5M-$15M EBITDA
Sector focus Manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and service businesses
Strategy Buyout and growth
Add-on acquisitions Active add-on acquirer
Website meritcapital.com

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