Eagle Merchant Partners
Overview
Eagle Merchant Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in control investments in founder-owned, lower middle-market companies across the Southeastern United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as franchise, multi-unit, and commercial services, aiming to partner with business owners seeking their first institutional capital to accelerate growth. With over two decades of experience, Eagle leverages its deep regional networks to identify and support companies with unique growth potential. The firm's investment strategy involves providing not only capital but also operational support through its established playbook. This includes investing in leadership and infrastructure, driving organic growth through geographic expansion, and executing strategic add-on acquisitions. Eagle's emphasis on team building and execution has resulted in successful value creation across multiple platforms. Eagle Merchant Partners has demonstrated a strong track record, closing its second fund, Eagle Merchant Partners Fund II, with $415 million in capital commitments in May 2025. The fund was oversubscribed and closed above its original hard cap in seven months, attracting support from institutional investors, family offices, high net worth individuals, and members of Eagle's team. This success reflects the investment community's confidence in Eagle's investment strategy and operating approach.
Investment Focus
- Founder-owned companies
- Lower middle-market
- Southeastern United States
- Unique growth potential
- Franchise, multi-unit, or commercial services sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Eagle Merchant Partners invest in?
Eagle Merchant Partners invests in Consumer Services, Industrial Services, Franchise, Multi-Unit and Commercial Services, and is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Eagle Merchant Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Eagle Merchant Partners invest at?
Eagle Merchant Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Eagle Merchant Partners invest in?
Eagle Merchant Partners invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Eagle Merchant Partners?
Team members listed for Eagle Merchant Partners include Shellie Davis (Chief Financial Officer) and Trey Owen (CEO).
What companies has Eagle Merchant Partners invested in?
Eagle Merchant Partners's portfolio includes Aligned Fitness, Atlantic Pipe Services, ES Integrated and Sam the Concrete Man.
How do I contact Eagle Merchant Partners?
Eagle Merchant Partners's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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