Preserving the Legacy of Small Businesses
What we Do
At Merlau Group, we buy and grow small companies with the intent of never selling. We work with business owners to transition their legacies to a permanent home. After a business joins the Merlau family, we invest in its people and operations so we can grow together for the next generation and beyond.
Criteria
- Located within 90 miles of Downtown Tampa, or in Tallahassee
- EBITDA from $500k - $2M
- Track record of consistent/recurring revenues and profitability
- Industries that are not sensitive to economic cycles, technology advancements or regulatory risks
- NO: SaaS, Retail
- YES: B2B/B2C Service, RV Parks, Self Storage
Our Edge
Merlau Group is a fully committed, local buyer and operator of businesses. We have the committed capital needed to buy the right target business. Our goal is to run, maintain and grow a business, and the business owner’s legacy, for the long term.
Team
Eric’s background has been focused on sales, management, and operations. He has been a sales leader managing teams for small businesses in diverse industries and growing territory and revenue for over 15 years. He has a passion for developing people into leaders and building strong, cohesive teams. Eric is a native of Tallahassee, Florida and graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s in political science with an emphasis in communication. He is currently pursuing his MBA at The University of Tampa and lives in Tampa with his wife Meredith and their two children.