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Merit Capital Partners

Merit Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinoismeritcapital.com

Overview

Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm that provides flexible capital solutions, including equity and mezzanine debt, for management buyouts, recapitalizations, and acquisitions in middle-market companies within the manufacturing, distribution, and services industries.

Year Founded

1993

Portfolio Companies

14

Investments

Merit Capital Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Kemper EquipmentMar 2024Buyout/LBOLead
Circuit Check, Inc.Feb 2024Buyout/LBOLead
PFI InStoreAug 2023Buyout/LBOCo-investor
Good GiantJun 2022Private EquityCo-investor
Propét USAOct 2021Buyout/LBOLead

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded1993

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