SHAPING THE
FUTURE OF COMMERCE
Merkatus Partners is a boutique advisory firm connecting corporations, technology startups, and investors fueling strategic partnerships and growth in global commerce.
Our Story
At Merkatus Partners, we believe people and relationships are the heart of exceptional organizations. We bring together thought leaders and operators to power catalytic growth in today’s global innovation ecosystem.
It all starts with people who have been in your shoes – on both sides of the table. Our partner network of corporate intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs and dealmakers work with your management teams. We use a purpose-built methodology to power near-term and long-term growth for the companies and markets we serve.
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Our Values
SPEAK
HUMAN
We focus on topics that we truly understand, allowing us to speak confidently and clearly.
IMPACT
DRIVEN
Every decision counts. You can’t bat 1.000 but you must have a sound strategy, test quickly, iterate and evolve.
LISTEN, THEN ADAPT
By taking the time to deeply understand your needs, we bring the best people to build the solution.
COMMUNITY
BUILDERS
We believe having a community of like-minded professionals to collaborate is critical to keep companies competitive
INSIDER
MENTALITY
We may not be a full-time member of a team, but we aspire to work through your challenges as our own.
Recent News
Merkatus Partners were incredibly helpful at the earliest stages of SidelineSwap. The insights we gained from working with Merkatus helped us quickly identify and act on the key growth levers in our business.
Brendan Candon | CEO, SidelineSwap
