Our Story

About Peers & Company — A San Francisco
Merchant Bank Built Different

Two decades of experience. One mission: empowering visionary founders to scale on their own terms with non-dilutive growth capital and strategic advisory.

Peers and Company San Francisco merchant bank office

Who We Are

Advisors, Operators, Founders

PEERS & COMPANY is a San Francisco Merchant Bank serving high-growth companies. From strategic advisory to growth financing, our global reach offers unbiased advice, access to strategic and financial partners, and capital to help your company realize its full potential.

We blend decades of experience as institutional corporate finance executives, senior operating executives, and company founders — driving a practical, founder-first approach to every engagement.

Unlike traditional banks or venture firms, we sit on the same side of the table as our clients. No conflicts. No hidden agendas. Just aligned incentives and a relentless focus on helping you win.

Our Approach to Growth Capital

We offer long-term partnerships with our clients, providing customized, patient growth capital tailored to each company's unique trajectory. Our non-dilutive financing is designed for companies with $4M–$100M in annual revenue that want to scale without sacrificing ownership or control.

20+

Years of Experience

$500M+

Capital Deployed

150+

Companies Served

50+

Active Partnerships

What Drives Us

Our Values

Integrity First

Every engagement is built on transparency, honesty, and alignment with our clients' long-term interests.

Global Reach

Deep relationships across family offices, private equity, venture capital, and institutional lenders worldwide.

Founder-First

We understand the founder journey. Our advice is practical, unbiased, and always in service of your vision.

Patient Capital

We take a long-term view, structuring partnerships that grow with your business rather than constrain it.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

2005

Founded in San Francisco as a boutique advisory firm

2010

Expanded into growth debt financing and direct investments

2015

Surpassed $250M in total capital deployed

2020

Launched non-dilutive growth capital products for high-growth companies

2025

Over $500M deployed across 150+ companies nationwide

Ready to Grow?

Let's Build Together

Whether you're exploring growth capital, strategic advisory, or a long-term financial partner, we'd love to hear your story.