Merit Capital Partners

Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing and equity investments primarily in middle-market companies, focusing on industries such as manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and services. Merit Capital Partners typically invests between $10 million and $60 million in companies with revenues of at least $25 million and an EBITDA of $4 million or more. The firm is flexible in its investment structure, often combining subordinated debt with equity, and is open to both minority and majority stakes. Merit Capital Partners also collaborates with small or fundless sponsors to facilitate larger transactions and partners with larger private equity firms for traditional mezzanine investments. The firm aims to take an active role in its portfolio companies, often seeking a board advisor seat to contribute to strategic decision-making.

Armando Avila

Associate

Darguzas, John J.

Principal

Brian R. Heck

Senior Associate

Jones, David M.

Managing Director

Van T. Lam

CFO

Timothy J. MacKenzie

Managing Director

Polaneczky, Joseph A.

Managing Director

Terrance Shipp

Managing Director

Sean Stanley

Principal

Lisa P. Sullivan

Vice President

Marc Walfish

Managing Director

Benjamin W. 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 is an integrator that provides solutions for material handling and industrial storage equipment, including warehouse design, equipment procurement, and installation.

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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