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Merv Capital Group · Chicago

Proprietary deal flow,
relationship first.

The best acquisitions never go to market. We build relationships with established business owners years before they sell, and introduce them to one serious buyer when the timing is right.

For Business Owners For Acquirers
Off-Market SourcingLower Middle Market$1M–$20M RevenueOwner-Led BusinessesNationwide CoverageNo AuctionsOff-Market SourcingLower Middle Market$1M–$20M RevenueOwner-Led BusinessesNationwide CoverageNo Auctions

What We Do

We find businesses before they go to market.

Most acquisitions never see a banker. The best opportunities surface through trust, local knowledge, and the right conversations, not auction processes. That is where we operate.

No. 01 Proprietary Deal Sourcing We identify and approach business owners who are open to a transition, growth capital, or partnership, before they have engaged a broker or gone to market.
No. 02 Relationship-Driven Introductions We make warm, credible introductions between motivated sellers and qualified buyers, building trust on both sides to set deals up for success.
No. 03 Acquirer Advisory For buyers building a consistent pipeline of qualified targets, we serve as an embedded sourcing partner across target geographies and sectors.

Our Process

From first conversation to closed deal.

I Target Identification We map acquisition targets in your focus geographies, screening for quality, fit, and owner receptivity before any outreach begins.
II Owner Outreach We initiate direct, relationship-driven conversations with business owners. No cold blast, no auction dynamic.
III Qualified Introduction When an owner expresses genuine interest, we make a warm introduction to the right buyer with full context on the opportunity.
IV Deal Support We stay close through early diligence to support rapport and momentum, giving both sides the best chance of reaching close.

Focus Areas

Where we source.

The businesses

Main Street & Lower Middle Market

Established, owner-operated businesses with $1M to $20M in annual revenue. Profitable, well-run operations where the owner is the key decision maker on any transition.

The profile

Recurring Revenue & Services

Businesses with loyal customer bases, repeat revenue, and durable competitive positions. The kinds of companies that perform well under new ownership.

The map

Wherever You're Growing

We source nationally, concentrating our outreach wherever our buyers' mandates point. Coverage follows the thesis, not the other way around.

For Business Owners

Curious what your business could be worth to the right buyer?

You do not have to be ready to sell. If you have ever wondered what a sale, partnership, or succession plan could look like someday, we are happy to have a quiet, no-pressure conversation. When the time is right, we introduce you to one serious, qualified buyer. Quietly, and on your terms.

  • Completely confidential, no obligation
  • No fees to you, ever
  • One serious buyer, not an auction or a listing
  • No pressure to decide anything today
  • You set the pace, from first call to close

Get in Touch

Buying, or considering a transition?

We work with a small number of buyers and connect with business owners selectively. Tell us a bit about your situation and we will respond within one business day.

Email
contact@mervcapital.com
Based In
Chicago, Illinois (working nationally)
Response Time
Within one business day

All inquiries are confidential. Owner conversations carry no fees and no obligation.