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Merced Capital

Minnetonka

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Investment thesis

Merced Capital pursues market dislocations and overlooked investment situations, applying strategic principles developed over decades of experience. The firm emphasizes aligning incentives to build mutually beneficial relationships, maintaining a long-term perspective, and acting with patience and conviction while prioritizing the avoidance of permanent capital loss.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.

HQ
Minnetonka, US
Founded
1988
AUM
$251.2M

Fund performance Β· per public LP disclosures Β· 3

as of Dec 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Merced Partners VLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment2017β€”8.2%1.62x1.44x
Merced Partners IVLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation2013β€”2.3%1.12x1.09x
Merced Partners IIILPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment2010β€”5.5%1.30x1.29x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

Where is Merced Capital located?
Merced Capital is headquartered in Minnetonka, US.