Eagle Merchant Partners

What is Eagle Merchant Partners?

Based in Atlanta, Eagle Merchant Partners is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments within consumer and commercial services businesses. They pride themselves on partnering with strong founders and executive teams and focus on companies that have unique growth potential.

With a preference for businesses that exhibit EBITDA between $2 million and $20 million, Eagle Merchant Partners has invested over $1 billion in equity.

Their investment approach is not centered on financial engineering; instead, they are committed to long-term value creation, acting as strategic partners dedicated to nurturing the growth of their portfolio companies through fostering relationship-driven ventures and encouraging open collaboration.

Eagle Merchant Partners works closely with owners and management teams to assist in the development and implementation of growth strategies that may include new unit development, product line expansion, and acquisitions. Their hands-on involvement has contributed to a track record of 3X EBITDA growth in their portfolio and over $315 million in equity value created.

The firm's core sectors include businesses operating in software (Web Marketplace SaaS..), Business Solutions, Hardware (& Manufacturing), among others. They emphasize partnership tenure, boasting over 15 years of collective experience, with their approach reflecting in the success stories of companies such as Caliber Car Wash, Chicken Salad Chick, The Recreational Group, and United PF Partners. Eagle Merchant Partners has been influential in facilitating aggressive growth and expansion efforts for these companies, providing both capital and expertise to fuel their climb.

They also actively support management teams, offering clear paths for increased ownership and investment opportunities.