Mercato Partners LLC is a US-based growth equity fund that focuses on investing in leaders who are transforming how we live, learn, and work. The firm primarily targets growth-stage companies, with a strong emphasis on Series A, B, and C investment rounds. Mercato Partners is committed to supporting businesses regardless of their geographic location, encouraging startups to grow within their local communities rather than relocating to coastal hubs.
Notable portfolio companies include Domo, Lambda Labs, Lendio, and Sphero. Key partners at Mercato Partners bring extensive experience from various sectors, enhancing their investment strategy. The firm's investment philosophy centers on building better businesses through strategic support and advisory services. Mercato Partners offers unique value-add services such as tailored growth strategies and operational guidance to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
Mercato Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments27
Current Portfolio Count18
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Series B12 (48.0%)
Series A6 (24.0%)
Series C3 (12.0%)
Series E2 (8.0%)
Series Unknown2 (8.0%)
Stage Mix
Series B 48%Series A 24%Series C 12%Series E 8%Series Unknown 8%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Mercato Partners - Classification
- Also Known As
- Mercato Partners LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
- ISIC
- 6611Administration of financial markets
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- NAICS
- 523200Securities and Commodity Exchanges
- 523210Securities and Commodity Exchanges
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6230Security And Commodity Exchanges
- 6231Security And Commodity Exchanges
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6200Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end