Lovell Minnick Partners Acquires Merchant Industry; Vaden Landers Named CEO

September 29, 2025

Funds managed by Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP) have completed a majority acquisition of Merchant Industry, a U.S.-based fintech payments company. Founders retain a substantial minority stake and LMP appointed Vaden Landers as CEO to lead a growth and capability expansion strategy focused on distribution expansion and strategic M&A.

Buyers
Lovell Minnick Partners
Targets
Merchant Industry, LLC
Sellers
Founders of Merchant Industry (including Leo Vartanov)
Location
New York, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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