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The Resource That Grows With You—From Your First Merchant to Your Exit
Our Mission
AcquirerNews.com exists to empower merchant services professionals at every stage of their journey—from agents signing their first merchant to ISOs executing eight-figure exits. We believe that building a valuable portfolio and preparing for a successful sale aren’t separate activities—they’re the same process done right from day one.
Whether you’re a solo agent growing your residuals, an ISO scaling operations, or an investor acquiring portfolios, we provide the intelligence, education, and connections you need to succeed.
Our Story
AcquirerNews.com was founded in 2025 by a team of veteran financial journalists and M&A professionals who recognized a critical gap in the merchant services industry: Nobody was connecting the dots between daily portfolio building and eventual portfolio value.
We saw talented agents working for years without understanding how their decisions affected their portfolio’s sale price, leaving millions on the table because they lacked access to market intelligence. We observed buyers struggling to find quality portfolios because sellers didn’t know how to present their businesses effectively.
The insight was simple but powerful: The best time to prepare for a portfolio sale is the day you sign your first merchant.
From that realization, AcquirerNews.com was born—not just as another payments industry publication, but as the definitive resource for the entire portfolio lifecycle.
Who We Serve
For Agents & MLSs (Building Phase)
If you’re signing merchants and building residuals, we help you:
We answer: “What decisions should I make today to maximize my portfolio value tomorrow?”
For ISOs (Scaling Phase)
If you’re growing your organization and managing sub-agents, we provide:
We answer: “How do I build an ISO that commands premium multiples when I’m ready to sell?”
For Buyers & Investors (Acquisition Phase)
If you’re acquiring portfolios or investing in merchant services, we deliver:
We answer: “Where are the opportunities, what should I pay, and how do I structure the deal?”
What Makes Us Different
1. We Cover the Complete Lifecycle
Unlike publications focused solely on either sales tactics OR M&A deals, we recognize that building and selling are two sides of the same coin. Our content spans:
2. We Speak Both Languages
We translate between the worlds of:
3. We’re Industry Insiders
Our team includes:
We don’t just report on the industry—we are the industry.
4. We Provide Actionable Intelligence
Every article, report, and resource is designed to help you make better decisions today:
We don’t just inform—we equip you to act.
Our Content Philosophy
For Agents & ISOs (Education-First)
We believe every agent deserves to understand the business side of merchant services.
Our educational content includes:
Format: Tactical, actionable, immediately applicable
For Buyers & Investors (Intelligence-First)
We believe deal-makers need data, not just stories.
Our market intelligence includes:
Format: Data-driven, analytical, forward-looking
Contributing Experts
Our network of contributors includes:
Our Resources
Free Tools
Weekly Newsletter
Monthly Reports
Annual Guides
Our Community
LinkedIn Group: Portfolio Professionals
Connect with 5,000+ agents, ISOs, buyers, and advisors. Share experiences, ask questions, find partners.
Annual Portfolio Summit
Our flagship event bringing together portfolio builders and buyers for networking, education, and deal-making.
Regional Meetups
Quarterly gatherings in major markets for local networking and education.
Podcast: The Portfolio Show
Weekly interviews with successful sellers, active buyers, and industry experts. “The podcast that bridges building and selling.”
Our Approach to Advertising & Partnerships
We work with industry leaders who serve our audience:
Our commitment:
Why “AcquirerNews”?
We serve both the acquiring business (merchant services) and those involved in acquiring businesses (M&A).
Our Vision
We envision a merchant services industry where:
✓ Every agent understands the business value of their work ✓ Portfolio building and exit planning are standard practice ✓ Sellers receive fair market value and favorable terms ✓ Buyers find quality opportunities with transparent information ✓ The gap between sales knowledge and business acumen disappears ✓ ISOs are built with intentionality, not just optimism ✓ Success is measured not just in monthly residuals, but in ultimate enterprise value
We’re building the resource we wish had existed when we started in merchant services.
Our Core Values
Education Over Gatekeeping
The more our audience knows, the better they perform. We don’t hoard information—we share it generously.
Long-Term Thinking
We encourage decisions that build sustainable value, not quick wins that hurt portfolio quality.
Transparency in an Opaque Industry
Merchant services has too many secrets. We shine light on valuations, deal structures, and market realities.
Both/And, Not Either/Or
You can be both a great salesperson AND business-minded. You can serve both agents AND investors. Success isn’t zero-sum.
By The Numbers
📊 Content: 500+ articles published annually
👥 Audience: 15,000+ monthly readers (and growing)
📧 Subscribers: 8,000+ newsletter subscribers
💼 Deals Covered: $2.5B+ in transactions analyzed
🎯 Portfolio Valuations: 1,200+ free valuations provided
🎓 Webinars: 24+ educational sessions annually
🤝 Community: 5,000+ members across platforms
⭐ Testimonials: 300+ success stories shared
Success Stories
“Built to Sell from Day One”
“I started reading AcquirerNews.com when I had just 5 merchants. The articles on documentation and portfolio quality completely changed how I operated. Seven years later, I sold my $35K/month book for a 46x multiple—well above market average. My buyer specifically mentioned my ‘investor-grade’ documentation and metrics tracking. Worth every minute I spent reading.”
— Marcus T., Former Agent, Sold Portfolio 2025
“Found the Perfect Buyer”
“We’d been quietly looking to sell our ISO for two years. The Portfolio Acquisition Directory on AcquirerNews.com connected us with a strategic buyer we didn’t know existed. Their focus on our vertical made them willing to pay 8 points higher than financial buyers. The sale closed in 90 days.”
— Jennifer K., Former ISO Owner, $3M Exit
“Better Deals, Better Terms”
“As a portfolio buyer, AcquirerNews.com helps us find off-market opportunities before they hit the broader market. The quality of sellers who read this publication is noticeably higher—better documentation, realistic expectations, cleaner books. We’ve acquired 12 portfolios through connections made here.”
— David R., Portfolio Acquisition Fund
Contact Us
Editorial Team
📧 General Inquiries: hello@acquirernews.com
📧 Story Tips: tips@acquirernews.com
📧 Expert Sources: experts@acquirernews.com
📧 Guest Contributors: contributors@acquirernews.com
Advertising & Partnerships
📧 Advertising: advertising@acquirernews.com
📧 Sponsorships: partnerships@acquirernews.com
Portfolio Services
📧 Submit Your Portfolio for Sale: sellers@acquirernews.com
📧 Access Portfolio Opportunities: buyers@acquirernews.com
📧 Request Valuation: valuation@acquirernews.com
Press
📧 Media Inquiries: press@acquirernews.com
Social Media
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/acquirernews
🔗 Twitter/X: @acquirernews
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/acquirernews
🎙️ Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
Join Our Mission
Whether you’re signing your first merchant or acquiring your tenth portfolio, we’re here to help you succeed.
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter → Get weekly insights delivered to your inbox
🔧 Use our free tools → Value your portfolio, assess your readiness, access templates
🎓 Attend our webinars → Learn from experts who’ve built and sold
🤝 Join our community → Connect with peers at all stages
📢 Share your story → Help others learn from your experience
💼 List your portfolio → Connect with serious buyers (confidentially)
🎯 Find opportunities → Access off-market portfolios before they’re public
The Bottom Line
AcquirerNews.com exists because portfolio sales shouldn’t be mysterious, valuations shouldn’t be opaque, and agents shouldn’t discover the business side of merchant services the day they decide to sell.
Every successful portfolio sale starts with a single merchant signed with intention. Every premium multiple paid reflects years of smart decisions. Every smooth exit follows decades of proper preparation.
We’re here to help you make those smart decisions—from day one to exit day and everything in between.
Building a portfolio is hard work. Selling it should be rewarding. We’re here to ensure it is.
Welcome to AcquirerNews.com—where portfolio builders become successful sellers.
Get Started
🎯 New Agent? Start with: [The New Agent’s Guide to Building Sellable Portfolios]
📈 Growing ISO? Read: [Scaling Operations Without Destroying Value]
💰 Ready to Sell? Download: [The Exit Preparation Checklist]
🤝 Portfolio Buyer? Access: [Current Portfolio Opportunities]
📊 Just Curious? Try: [Free Portfolio Valuation Calculator]
Last Updated: October 2025
AcquirerNews.com — From First Merchant to Final Exit™
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