Meridian 84 is a private equity firm with a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach to the lower middle market.
The firm combines institutional capital, rigorous diligence, and proven operational capabilities to acquire and scale businesses with strong fundamentals and clear paths to value creation.
CAPITAL PRESERVATION & STABILITY
Meridian 84 invests in 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 seasoned sponsors and optimizing high-quality businesses, fostering sustainable growth and operational excellence. The firm identifies, acquires, and grows lower middle market companies with demonstrated profitability and scalable potential.
Opportunistic Investments With Hands-on Management
Meridian 84 focuses on the traditional lower-middle market, targeting companies with enterprise values between $5M and $50M. The firm takes a control-oriented approach, investing in cash flow-generating and asset-based businesses in large, addressable markets where it has deep expertise.
Partner With UsINVESTMENT PROCESS:
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Sourcing & Acquisition
Meridian 84 identifies and acquires 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 drives value creation through hands-on operational involvement. The firm works directly with portfolio company leadership to improve processes, expand market presence, strengthen competitive positioning, and accelerate growth, transforming good businesses into market leaders.
INSTITUTIONAL-CALIBER PRIVATE EQUITY FOR THE LOWER MIDDLE MARKET
Meridian 84 invests with discipline and executes with precision. The firm's capital is deployed strategically to acquire high-quality businesses and create sustainable, long-term value.
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TARGETED, CONTROL-ORIENTED INVESTMENTS
Meridian 84 acquires and develops established businesses with reliable cash flow, strong market positioning, and clear pathways for expansion.
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INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINE & EXECUTION
The firm's investment framework incorporates comprehensive underwriting and operational analysis, purpose-built for the complexities of the lower middle market.
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ALIGNED CAPITAL & PARTNERSHIP APPROACH
Meridian 84 structures investments to align management teams around value creation, ensuring commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.
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STRATEGIC GROWTH & VALUE OPTIMIZATION
Through hands-on operational involvement, strategic initiatives, and disciplined execution, Meridian 84 delivers sustainable, risk-adjusted returns.
Meridian 84 Team
Meridian 84 brings together experienced investors and operators with deep expertise in lower middle market acquisitions, value creation, and portfolio management. The team combines disciplined investment analysis with hands-on operational capabilities to identify, acquire, and build exceptional businesses.
MERIDIAN 84’S COMMITMENT TO LONG-TERM IMPACT
Meridian 84 builds value through operational excellence and strategic growth. The firm works closely with management teams to strengthen businesses, improve performance, and create sustainable competitive advantages that drive long-term returns.
Strong businesses create positive outcomes, for employees, communities, and stakeholders. Meridian 84’s focus on operational improvement and disciplined growth naturally generates these benefits while delivering superior investment performance.
APPROACH TO IMPACT:
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Meridian 84 acquires companies with solid fundamentals and drives growth through operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and performance optimization.
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The firm's portfolio companies are significant local employers, contributing to workforce development, job creation, and economic vitality in their communities.
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Meridian 84 maintains rigorous governance standards and transparent management practices, ensuring accountability and alignment across all stakeholders.
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By implementing best practices, modern systems, and strategic capabilities, Meridian 84 helps portfolio companies improve competitiveness and adapt to evolving market conditions.