Samantha Merman

Samantha Merman is a Private Equity Research Analyst I at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (FEG), where she conducts due diligence and research on private equity investment opportunities based in Fort Mitchell, KY. Her responsibilities include supporting the firm's private equity research activities, analyzing fund strategies, and contributing to the firm's regular publications on private markets performance and trends.

Within her role at FEG, Samantha specializes in the coverage of private equity and venture capital asset classes, routinely analyzing buyouts, growth equity, and venture capital strategies across North America and Europe. Her published research has discussed fundraising trends, deal activity, valuations, and exit environments, demonstrating her focus on both primary fund selection and secondary market developments in private capital.

Samantha previously served as a Private Equity Research Analyst II at FEG, advancing her expertise in manager research and ongoing monitoring of private capital funds. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Kentucky, and her career reflects an in-depth understanding of private markets, with contributions to quarterly industry research and portfolio analysis for institutional clients.