Eagle Merchant Partners Closes Fund I
Summary
Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta, GA-based private equity firm investing in lower middle-market franchise, consumer and industrial companies, closed its inaugural fund, Eagle Merchant Partners I, with over $265M. Investors included U.S. and international institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers and family offices. Led by Stockton Croft and Bill Lundstrom, Eagle is focused on partnering with founder-owned businesses based in the Southeast with growth opportunities and targets investments in franchise, consumer, and industrial businesses. It serves as a strategic partner and is committed to long-term value creation for its companies at critical transition points. The firm applies its Eagle operating playbook to build A+ management teams, invest in portfolio company infrastructure and accelerate growth through acquisitions, new unit development and organic initiatives.