Merit Capital Partners
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 |
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| 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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