Mercaton Investment Group

Mercaton Investment Group is a growth equity firm that specializes in transforming challenges into opportunities by investing in companies at critical junctures requiring capital for expansion or restructuring. The firm operates through three specialized sub-funds: the Growth Equity Fund, the Peacemaker Fund, and the Aegis Fund, each targeting different investment strategies and stages. The Growth Equity Fund focuses on investments ranging from €1 million to €25 million, with a commitment range up to €11 million, primarily in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The Peacemaker Fund targets post-seed to seed stage companies, offering equity investments such as capital increases and shareholder buyouts, as well as debt financing options like mezzanine financing and convertible bridge financing. The Aegis Fund's specific focus is not detailed in the available sources.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes well-informed decision-making, risk management, financial analysis, skills development, operational excellence, and ethics. These principles guide their approach to identifying and nurturing companies that can benefit from strategic support and capital infusion. Mercaton's portfolio includes companies like Sano Gluten Free, Oxygen, Glass Cannon Unplugged, and S4B, spanning industries such as food manufacturing, mobile gaming, board games, and specialty coffee.

Mercaton Investment Group is headquartered in Triesen, Liechtenstein, with additional offices in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and San Francisco, California. The firm is led by General Partners Tomasz Nietubyć and Kurt Lallemand, who bring extensive experience in capital markets and investment management. Their leadership is complemented by a team of professionals dedicated to executing the firm's investment strategies and supporting portfolio companies through various stages of growth and transformation.