Meridian 84 provides critical capital with a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach to the lower middle market.
Alongside management and investor groups, the firm combines institutional capital, rigorous diligence, and proven operational capabilities to acquire, recapitalize, and scale companies with strong fundamentals and clear paths to value creation.
CAPITAL PRESERVATION & STABILITY
Meridian 84 provides capital to businesses with durable cash flows and defensive market positions, companies in essential industries that generate stable returns across economic cycles.
VALUE CREATION & GROWTH
Through targeted operational enhancements, strategic expansion, and disciplined execution, the firm unlocks untapped potential and delivers scalable returns.
PROPRIETARY SOURCING & RIGOROUS DILIGENCE
Meridian 84 identifies investment opportunities through a proven network of industry relationships and experienced operators. Each opportunity undergoes comprehensive financial, operational, and strategic analysis to ensure strong fundamentals and clear value-creation potential.
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A Track Record Of Strategic Acquisitions & Scalable Growth
Meridian 84 employs a data-driven, fundamentals-first approach to identifying management teams and optimizing high-quality businesses, fostering sustainable growth and operational excellence. The firm targets and grows lower middle market companies with demonstrated profitability and scalable potential.
Targeted Investments
Meridian 84 focuses on the lower-middle market, targeting companies with enterprise values between $10M and $50M. Alongside management and investor groups, the firm takes a partnership approach, investing in cash flow-generating companies in large, addressable markets where it has deep expertise.
Partner With UsINVESTMENT PROCESS
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Sourcing & Acquisition
Meridian 84 targets lower middle market businesses with proven business models, predictable cash flows, strong market positions, and clear opportunities for operational improvement and strategic growth.
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Institutional Due Diligence
Every investment undergoes comprehensive financial, operational, and market analysis. The firm validate business fundamentals, assess value-creation opportunities, and structure transactions to ensure attractive risk-adjusted returns.
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Value Creation & Exit
Meridian 84 drives performance through operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and disciplined execution. The firm's hands-on approach enhances profitability, scales growth, and positions portfolio companies for successful exits that maximize value for all stakeholders.
INVESTMENT PROFILE
Meridian 84 works directly with management teams to improve processes, expand market presence, strengthen competitive positioning, and accelerate growth, transforming good businesses into market leaders.
CAPITAL FOR BUYOUTS, ACQUISITIONS, & RECAPS
Meridian 84 provides institutional capital and disciplined diligence for lower middle market transactions. The firm support buyouts, acquisitions, and recapitalizations alongside management teams and investor groups, with thoughtful structuring and long-term alignment.
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TARGETED INVESTMENTS
Meridian 84 focuses on established lower middle market businesses with durable cash flow and clear growth levers. The firm aims to help the right opportunities move forward efficiently and with confidence.
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DISCIPLINE & EXECUTION
Meridian 84’s process is fundamentals-first and built for speed and clarity. The firm screens quickly, underwrites rigorously, and prioritizes early clarity so serious opportunities get the time they deserve.
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ALIGNED CAPITAL
Meridian 84 structures capital to align incentives and protect downside. The firm emphasizes clean governance, clear expectations, and practical decision-making designed for long-term partnership.
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LONG-TERM ORIENTATION
Meridian 84 supports durable growth through operational and strategic oversight, prioritizing cash flow strength, competitive positioning, and responsible scaling. The firm remains focused on fundamentals and long-term outcomes.
Meridian 84 Team
Meridian 84 supports lower middle market buyouts, acquisitions, and recapitalizations through disciplined underwriting and practical execution support. The team partners alongside management teams and investor groups, combining institutional capital with rigorous diligence and long-term orientation.
MERIDIAN 84’S COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM IMPACT
Meridian 84 supports durable businesses by bringing disciplined diligence, thoughtful structuring, and long-term alignment to lower middle market transactions. The firm partners alongside management teams and investor groups, prioritizing responsible growth and decision-making that strengthens companies over time.
Strong companies create positive outcomes for employees, customers, and communities. Meridian 84’s approach emphasizes accountability, transparent governance, and fundamentals-first underwriting, so each opportunity is built on durability, not hype.
APPROACH TO IMPACT:
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Meridian 84 targets established companies with solid fundamentals and supports long-term improvement through clear governance, operational and strategic oversight, and disciplined capital solutions.
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Meridian 84 prioritizes companies that are meaningful local employers, contributing to workforce stability, skill development, and economic vitality in their communities.
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Meridian 84 emphasizes transparency and accountability, using clear decision-making structures and aligned incentives to support management teams and investor groups over the life of an investment.
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Meridian 84 helps client companies strengthen competitiveness by supporting practical improvements in systems, reporting, and strategic planning, without creating unnecessary complexity.