Merge
Financial ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Merge is a financial services firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions for PR, marketing, creative, and digital agencies. It supports agency founders through the exit journey by providing sell-side guidance, valuations, exit readiness planning, and deal sourcing, with a global network of potential buyers including strategic acquirers, private equity platforms, and entrepreneurs. The company positions itself as operators and deal-makers who guide clients from valuation to close, aiming to simplify and humanize the M&A process for founders. Headquartered in New York, Merge focuses on helping agency owners navigate transactions at various growth stages. It describes its work as facilitating exits that align with the founders’ goals, offering representation and sourcing services to connect agencies with suitable buyers. The firm emphasizes a global reach and a practitioner-centered approach, distinct from traditional investment banking models. The business appears to serve the broader professional services sector within its niche of PR, marketing, creative, and digital agencies.