We invest in and grow founder-owned businesses.
Mercury Partners is an investment company focused on acquiring and operating founder-owned businesses. Over 25 years of principal investing and CEO experience dedicated to the lower middle-market.
The Principles That Guide
Our Investments
Mercury operates on values that separate us from traditional private equity. Permanent ownership, founder respect, and operational growth define everything we do
Lower Middle Market
Mercury is an investor and operator looking to preserve the legacy and culture of the founder-owned businesses it acquires.
> $10 to $50 million of annual sales
> $1 to $4 million of EBITDA
Market Opportunity
Mercury is focused on acquiring businesses across the business services and financial services industries with revenues between $10 and $50 million in annual revenue.
> Differentiation against its competitors
> Unique value proposition
> Predictable rates of long-term growth
Industry Focused
Mercury will invest in and operate the businesses it acquires indefinitely. The firm is not bound by any limitations requiring a sale of the business in a set timeframe.
> Healthcare Services
> Business Service
Investing to grow while maintaining your legacy
Mercury Partners is a long-term investor and operator who will protect the founder’s legacy and build on the company’s success by preserving the brand and culture of the business while working to accelerate growth and optimize operations.
Acquire
Mercury’s approach is to provide a seamless and thoughtful ownership transition for founder-owned companies.
Grow
Mecury works to accelerate value creation by leveraging its experience investing in and managing lower middle-market businesses.
Representative Transactions
A track record built across diverse lower middle-market businesses.
"Mercury Partners was the logical partner to provide resources and team building capabilities to drive DirectMed's expansion. They also had deep respect for the culture we built and what made us successful."
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Mercury Partners, investments, and ownership philosophy.
Mercury Partners is an investment company that invests in, acquires, and operates founder-owned businesses. The firm focuses on long-term ownership and works directly with management to grow and strengthen businesses after acquisition.
Unlike traditional private equity firms, Mercury Partners is not backed by institutional funds and is not required to sell businesses within a fixed timeframe. Mercury owns and operates companies indefinitely, prioritizing founder legacy, culture, and long-term growth.
Mercury Partners invests in U.S.-based, founder-owned businesses with $10 to $50 million in annual revenue. The firm primarily focuses on companies in business services and healthcare services with strong differentiation and stable end markets.
Yes. Mercury Partners assumes day-to-day operating responsibility after acquisition. The firm works closely with management to optimize strategy, operations, and execution across key functional areas to support sustainable growth.
Yes. Mercury Partners is a dedicated, long-term owner. The firm is privately funded and is not bound by exit timelines, allowing it to preserve company culture and build value over the long term.
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