Welcome to Mergr 👋
Mergr is a curated database of private equity firms, portfolio companies, and M&A transactions designed to help you research ownership, track deal activity, and uncover opportunities created by acquisitions.
Many Mergr users work directly in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
But many others use Mergr because M&A creates opportunity.
When a company is acquired, things change:
New leadership and strategy
Vendor and advisor turnover
Hiring and recruiting activity
Integration projects and technology changes
New investment priorities and growth initiatives
Mergr helps you understand who owns what, who’s buying, and where change is happening.
Who Uses Mergr
Mergr is used by professionals who rely on private equity and M&A data, including:
Private equity and investment firms
Investment banks and M&A advisors
Corporate development teams
Business development and sales teams
Recruiters and executive search firms
Consultants and service providers
Researchers and analysts
Business owners
Whether you execute deals or identify opportunities created by them, Mergr helps you find the right information quickly.
What Is Mergr?
Mergr is an interconnected Private Equity and M&A database. Every day, our research team identifies and publishes:
Change-of-control transactions
Private equity investments
Late-stage financings
Firm and portfolio company profiles
M&A advisor involvement
Official press announcements
All data is manually researched and structured in-house. We do not license or aggregate third-party databases.
This means:
Less noise and fewer duplicates
Clear ownership timelines
Straightforward search tools
Reliable, consistent coverage
What’s Included in the Database
Mergr contains structured information on:
Private Equity Firms
Portfolio Companies
M&A Transactions
M&A Advisors (investment banks & law firms)
M&A Professionals
M&A Press Releases
Important to Know
Mergr focuses on PE firms, corporates, and their M&A activity.
This means:
We do not track venture capital rounds or startup funding.
Companies appear when they’ve participated in M&A (buyer, seller, or target).
This focus helps keep results relevant and actionable.
How to Use Mergr
When you log in, you’ll land on the Dashboard. This is your starting point for navigating the platform.
The dashboard gives you quick access to:
Search modules
Recent deal activity
Database stats and leaderboards
Saved searches
Quick search bar (top of every page)
Quick Search (Fastest Way to Start)
At the top of every page is the Search bar.
You can instantly search for:
A company
A private equity firm
An advisor
A public ticker symbol
This is the fastest way to begin if you already know who you’re researching.
Mergr Search Modules
Mergr includes six specialized search tools. Use these when you want to explore, filter, or build lists.
Private Equity Search
Find private equity firms based on geography, investment activity, and deal history.
Company Search
Research companies involved in acquisitions and private equity ownership.
Transaction Search
Explore acquisitions, investments, and financing activity.
M&A Advisor Search
Identify investment banks and law firms active in deals.
M&A Professional Search
Find professionals working across PE and advisory firms.
M&A Press Release Search
Browse official transaction announcements and deal news.
Suggested First Steps
If you’re new to Mergr, here’s the easiest way to get started:
Step 1 — Search Something Familiar
Search for a company or private equity firm you already know.
Step 2 — Explore the Connections
Open their profile and review:
Transactions
Portfolio companies
Advisors involved
Related entities
Step 3 — Follow the Data
Click through to related firms, companies, and deals.
This is the best way to understand how the database is interconnected.
Within a few minutes, you’ll see how Mergr supports research workflows.
How Professionals Use Mergr
Mergr is commonly used to:
Identify acquisition targets
Track private equity activity
Research ownership history
Prepare for client pitches
Discover active advisors in a sector
Find companies undergoing change
Prospect new business opportunities
Because the data is structured and focused, searches are fast and intuitive.
Need Help?
We’re happy to help.
You can:
Email support@mergr.com
Use the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the site
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