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Merion Investment Partners

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

Founded in 2003, Merion Investment Partners is a family of mezzanine capital funds licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC). Merion provides mezzanine debt (subordinated/junior capital) and equity features to invest between $4 million and $15 million in companies to support organic growth, acquisitions, buyouts, and generational transfer of ownership.

Focus Areas
Mezzanine debt, Subordinated debt, Equity co-investments

Tracked deals

8

8 tracked deals across 2016-2024.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

6 buyout · 1 addon · 1 growth capital

Merion Investment Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for Merion Investment Partners. 1 2020 2 2021 2 2023 2 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • L2 Capital Invests in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media
    January 15, 2024
    Buyer
    L2 Capital, Merion Investment Partners, Salem Investment Partners
    Target
    The iFranchise Group, TopFire Media
    Industry
    Marketing & Advertising
    Location
    Indiana, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    L2 Capital has made a strategic investment in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media, a combined franchise consulting and digital marketing platform that serves franchisors. Merion Investment Partners and Salem Investment Partners co-invested alongside L2, with debt financing provided by First Bank of New Jersey; terms were not disclosed.

  • L2 Capital Acquires Robbins Sports Surfaces
    January 8, 2024
    Buyer
    L2 Capital, Merion Investment Partners
    Target
    Robbins Sports Surfaces, Inc.
    Seller
    Robbins family (multi-generational owners)
    Industry
    Building Products
    Location
    Ohio, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    L2 Capital has completed the acquisition of Robbins Sports Surfaces, a Cincinnati-based, vertically integrated manufacturer of hardwood sports and dance flooring founded in 1894. Merion Investment Partners co-invested and PNC Business Credit provided debt financing; terms were not disclosed.

  • Stewart Capital and Hadley Capital Acquire 4AllPromos with Financing from Spring Capital and Merion
    December 7, 2023
    Buyer
    Stewart Capital, Hadley Capital, Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P., Merion Investment Partners
    Target
    4AllPromos LLC
    Industry
    E-Commerce
    Location
    Connecticut, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Stewart Capital and Hadley Capital acquired 4AllPromos LLC, a direct marketer of promotional products headquartered in Connecticut. The transaction was financed with subordinated debt and minority equity from Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P., with Merion Investment Partners partnering in the financing.

  • Willistown Capital Makes Strategic Investment in High Output
    November 7, 2023
    Buyer
    Willistown Capital, Spring Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners, Penstock Equity
    Target
    High Output
    Industry
    Media & Entertainment
    Location
    Massachusetts, United States
    Type
    Growth capital

    Willistown Capital has made a strategic growth investment in High Output to support the company's continued expansion of event production, AV installations, and soundstage services. Additional financing participants included Spring Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners and Penstock Equity; founders John Cini and Jim Hirsch will remain in leadership roles.

  • Aspekt Solutions Acquires Nordic Medical Physics
    May 25, 2021
    Buyer
    Aspekt Solutions, Merion Investment Partners
    Target
    Nordic Medical Physics
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    Illinois, United States
    Type
    Addon

    Aspekt Solutions, a Merion Investment Partners portfolio company, has acquired Nordic Medical Physics. The add-on expands Aspekt's consulting capabilities and geographic footprint in radiation oncology and radiology services and brings Nordic founder Norm Lehto into the combined organization.

  • Beverly Capital Acquires The Eye Health Group
    February 12, 2021
    Buyer
    Beverly Capital, Everside Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners
    Target
    The Eye Health Group
    Seller
    Previous owner / seller (unnamed)
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    New Jersey, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Los Angeles-based private equity firm Beverly Capital has acquired The Eye Health Group, a New Jersey-based optometric service provider. Everside Capital Partners and Merion Investment Partners provided subordinated debt and equity support for the transaction; the seller will remain invested and management will continue to operate the business as the investors pursue a roll-up strategy across the Northeast.

  • Brand Velocity Partners Acquires Magma Products
    February 13, 2020
    Buyer
    Brand Velocity Partners, Merion Investment Partners
    Target
    Magma Products
    Industry
    Consumer Products
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Brand Velocity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm focused on growing consumer brands through marketing expertise, has acquired Magma Products, a manufacturer and marketer of marine and outdoor cookware and grills. Merion Investment Partners provided mezzanine debt and equity financing to facilitate the transaction; Pacific Mercantile Bank provided a working-capital line.

  • Akoya Capital Partners Acquires Indigo Signworks
    October 18, 2016
    Buyer
    Akoya Capital Partners, LLC, Marquette Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners, Indigo Signworks management
    Target
    Indigo Signworks
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    North Dakota, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Akoya Capital Partners, in partnership with Marquette Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners and Indigo's management, has acquired Indigo Signworks, a Fargo, North Dakota-based manufacturer of exterior and interior signage. The investor group plans to work with existing management to expand product lines, customer relationships and the company’s geographic footprint.

Related Acquisition Pages

Healthcare Services Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Merion Investment Partners. Building Products Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. Consumer Products Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. E-Commerce Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. Acquisitions in Connecticut 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. Acquisitions in Illinois 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners. Acquisitions in Indiana 1 tracked deal by Merion Investment Partners.

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