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Mercator Partners
Mercator Partners is a sector specialist investment firm focused on global electricity and energy systems. They invest at the intersection of energy,...
Mercator Partners
Mercator Partners is a sector specialist investment firm focused on global electricity and energy systems. They invest at the intersection of energy, technology and innovation across global capital markets, identifying sectors and business models with potential for outsized economics from growth in power demand. Their approach is defined by thematic conviction, technical diligence and scientific partnerships, informed by primary research of scientific trends.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2007
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Princeton
Corporate office
Concord, MA, United States
Principals
Michael Corasaniti
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Mercator Partners source its deal flow?
Mercator sources primarily through institutional relationships — pension funds, insurance companies, and endowments seeking to restructure or exit private credit portfolios. The firm operates as a buyer of existing, performing credit pools rather than originating new loans, which means its pipeline flows from LP-led secondaries, fund restructurings, and bespoke liquidity mandates sourced through advisory and banking networks.
Does Mercator Partners originate direct loans, or does it only buy seasoned credit?
Mercator focuses on acquiring seasoned, performing private credit — mostly senior secured middle-market loans — from holders that want liquidity before maturity. The firm is not a primary originator; its model treats private credit as a tradable asset, not a hold-to-maturity origination business, which places it firmly in the credit-secondaries and special-situations category.
What is Mercator Partners' geographic focus?
The firm's acquisition activity concentrates on North American credit, with occasional exposure to European assets where the seller universe aligns. Deal flow is heavily weighted toward US middle-market sponsor-backed and non-sponsored corporate loans that are already funded, seasoned, and performing, though the firm's own institutional disclosures on geographic allocation are sparse.
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