The concept of merchant banking dates back to the 1700's, when European merchant families invested in customers to promote increased trade. Merchant banking flourished in America after the Civil War. Investors forged the way into that period's new Industrial Economy by making loans and equity investments to the entrepreneurs building the 'high-tech' businesses of that period: railroads, oil businesses and manufacturing companies. Today, 'angel' investors and venture capitalists are once again leading us into a new economy, the Knowledge Economy. MerchantBanc serves this process by rewarding its investor clients with the growth opportunities of the new millenium.

Founded in 1992, MerchantBanc and its predecessor company have managed over $50 million dollars in assets.  The firm has two investment funds under management, MerchantBanc Venture Partners, LP, and MB Growth Partners II, LP, which include New England's leading banks, university endowments and high net worth individuals as investors.  

MerchantBanc seeks promising investment opportunities among companies that have produced at least $5 million in revenues in niche businesses with strong growth potential.