Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$10M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$400M Fund IV (2022)
Investing team9 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Mercato Partners
9 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Greg WarnockCo-Founder & Managing DirectorHe previously co-founded vSpring Capital and Junto Partners, and holds degrees from the University of Utah.
Ryan SandersManaging DirectorFocus: growth equity.
Ben DavisDirectorHe previously served as President and Chief Revenue Officer of Lendio, a Mercato Partners portfolio company, and holds a BA in economics from BYU.
Dave BoyceDirectorHe has built and sold companies to Oracle, Amazon, and Experian, and has served as CEO and executive chairman.
Josh ChristensenDirector
Austin LignellAssociateFocus: growth equity.
Casey NixonSr. AssociateFocus: growth equity investments.
Giovanni CaloAnalystHe previously held roles at Leland, Guggenheim, Perplexity, Deloitte, and MSU's Research Foundation.
Kiki StokerAnalystShe developed her investing skills at University Growth Fund and holds degrees from Boston College.
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Writes $10M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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Ownership target7-10%
Notable investments
LambdaLendioVasionStanceCylinder HealthTorus
In their words
Mercato | Investing in BetterWe invest in leaders and growth-stage companies that are changing how we live, learn and work—for the better.www.mercatopartners.com
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What stage does Mercato Partners invest in?
Mercato Partners reports entry at series a, series b.
How much does Mercato Partners invest?
Mercato Partners reports checks of $10M to $30M+.
Does Mercato Partners lead rounds?
Yes. Mercato Partners says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Mercato Partners?
Greg Warnock (Co-Founder & Managing Director), Ryan Sanders (Managing Director).
Is Mercato Partners active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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