Merit Capital Partners

Merit Capital Partners, established in 1993, is a private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Phoenix, Arizona. The company specializes in providing mezzanine debt and equity capital to middle market companies, primarily in the manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and services sectors. Merit invests in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings, typically structuring its investments as subordinated debt with equity components. The firm prefers to take a board advisor seat and meaningful equity ownership, often seeking majority stakes. It targets companies with minimum revenues of $25 million to $100 million and an EBITDA of at least $4 million, investing between $10 million and $60 million per transaction. Merit is open to various investment partnerships, including working with small or fundless sponsors and large private equity firms, and has a focus on the Midwest region of the United States.

Armando Avila

Associate

John Darguzas

Principal

Lauren Hamlin

Principal

Brian R. Heck

Senior Associate

David Jones

Managing Director

Van T Lam

CFO

Timothy MacKenzie

Managing Director

Joseph Polaneczky

Managing Director

Terry Shipp

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Sean Stanley

Principal

Lisa P. Sullivan

Vice President

Marc J. Walfish

Managing Director

Benjamin Yarbrough

Managing Director

3 past transactions

Displayit

Private Equity Round in 2023
Displayit Inc. specializes in creating custom structural branding solutions for various industries, including automotive, technology, retail, and healthcare. The company offers comprehensive services that encompass the entire process from design and engineering to manufacturing and installation. Displayit focuses on building tailored environments, such as booths, kiosks, and in-store fixtures, that reflect the brand image of its clients. By maximizing the use of space and product presentation, Displayit aims to enhance the overall brand impact for its customers.

Storage Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2020
Storage Solutions, Inc. is a manufacturer and integrator of industrial storage and material handling equipment, established in 1978 and headquartered in Westfield, Indiana. The company specializes in offering a wide range of new and used equipment, including pallet racking, work benches, lockers, service carts, industrial shelving, containers, bins, totes, and safety supplies. In addition to equipment sales, Storage Solutions provides comprehensive services such as warehouse design, professional installation, and an equipment buy-back guarantee program. The company caters to various sectors, including third-party logistics, retail, and food and beverage industries, and serves customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. With multiple offices located in Missouri, California, Tennessee, Arizona, and Florida, Storage Solutions is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

Icon

Acquisition in 2016
Icon is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive brand implementa­tion companies. From the signs that announce your presence to the quality and conditions of every corner of your properties, Icon manufactures, maintains and constructs your branding program. We are a single resource for all aspects of brand implementation programs, and while Icon does not create or design branding pro­grams, our clients rely on us to steward all aspects of implementing and managing their brand identities in the places and spaces where they do business.
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