Merit Capital Partners Overview
- Investor Type
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PE/Buyout
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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17
- Investments
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162
- Portfolio
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33
- Exits
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84
Merit Capital Partners General Information
Company Description
Founded in 1993, Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating in the manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and services sectors. The firm seeks to invest in both control/non-control equity and subordinated debt. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
Business Details
Website
www.meritcapital.comYear Founded
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Corporate Office
- 191 North Wacker Drive
- Suite 1100
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Merit Capital Partners Investments & Acquisitions (162)
Merit Capital Partners’s most recent investment was a with The Searchers. The deal was made on 29-Jul-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Searchers | 29-Jul-2026 | Movies, Music and Entertainment | Generating Revenue | |||
| Midwest Roofing | 11-Mar-2026 | Construction and Engineering | Generating Revenue | |||
| DS18 | 01-Feb-2026 | Electronics (B2C) | Generating Revenue | |||
| Superior Roofing (Other Commercial Services) | 01-Feb-2026 | Other Commercial Services | Generating Revenue | |||
| Solution Sources Programming | 05-Aug-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Other Commercial Services | Generating Revenue |
Merit Capital Partners Exits (84)
Merit Capital Partners has made a total of 84 exits. Its latest exit was from U.S. Minerals on 31-Jul-2026. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Minerals | 31-Jul-2026 | ||
| Glunt Industries | 29-Apr-2026 | ||
| Identity Group | 01-Apr-2026 | ||
| Voeller Mixers | 25-Nov-2025 | ||
| American Glass Services | 24-Jul-2025 | Buyout/LBO |
Merit Capital Partners Fund Performance
| Fund Name | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | DPI | RVPI | TVPI | IRR |
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Merit Capital Partners Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
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Merit Capital Partners FAQs
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What is Merit Capital Partners?
Founded in 1993, Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois.
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When was Merit Capital Partners founded?
Merit Capital Partners was founded in 1993.
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Where is Merit Capital Partners headquartered?
Merit Capital Partners is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is Merit Capital Partners's total asset value?
Merit Capital Partners has around in total assets under management.
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How many investments has Merit Capital Partners made?
Merit Capital Partners has made 162 investments.
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What has Merit Capital Partners invested in?
Merit Capital Partners has made numerous investments in companies like The Searchers, Midwest Roofing, and DS18 within the Movies, Music and Entertainment, Construction and Engineering, and Electronics (B2C) industries.
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What has Merit Capital Partners invested in recently?
Merit Capital Partners's latest investment was on 29-Jul-2026 in The Searchers, a company within the Movies, Music and Entertainment industry.
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