Merchant Banking Services Market

By Type;

Portfolio Management, Business Restructuring, Credit Syndication and Others

By Provider;

Banks and Non-Banking Institutions

By End User;

Businesses and Individuals

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn549146519 Published Date: September, 2025 Updated Date: October, 2025

Merchant Banking Services Market Overview

Merchant Banking Services Market (USD Million)

Merchant Banking Services Market was valued at USD 58,073.92 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 175,339.36 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.1%.


Merchant Banking Services Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 17.1 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)17.1 %
Market Size (2024)USD 58,073.92 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 175,339.36 Million
Market ConcentrationLow
Report Pages366
58,073.92
2024
175,339.36
2031

Major Players

  • Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Citigroup Inc.
  • Bank of America Corporation
  • Barclays PLC
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Credit Suisse Group AG
  • UBS Group AG
  • HSBC Holdings plc

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Merchant Banking Services Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Merchant Banking Services Industry is witnessing consistent expansion as companies increasingly adopt specialized financial advisory. Nearly 42% of businesses now opt for merchant banking over traditional models, highlighting its strengths in capital structuring and flexible financing. With growing demand for innovative solutions, the sector has become a core driver of modern business finance.

Advisory Services in Demand
Close to 58% of medium-scale organizations utilize merchant banking support for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. These services not only enhance market competitiveness but also add measurable value to businesses. The trend underscores the growing significance of merchant banks in navigating complex financial landscapes and shaping sustainable corporate strategies.

Growth Enabler for SMEs
Roughly 47% of small enterprises and startups now depend on merchant banks for venture capital, fundraising, and equity solutions. By bridging entrepreneurs and investors, they enable scalable growth while ensuring financial sustainability. This focus on startup empowerment positions merchant banking as a central player in fostering innovation-driven economies.

Risk Management Excellence
An estimated 52% of organizations emphasize the importance of merchant banks in providing risk management and financial stability tools. Services like hedging, credit risk analysis, and strategic insights are vital for businesses facing uncertainty. The provision of tailored financial strategies makes merchant banks indispensable partners in long-term resilience building.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Provider
    3. Market Snapshot, By End User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Merchant Banking Services Market
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Economic Growth and Stability
        2. Globalization
        3. Private Equity and Venture Capital Activity
      2. Restraints
        1. Cybersecurity Risks
        2. Client Reliance and Concentration Risk
        3. Global Economic Uncertainties
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of Emerging Markets
        2. Technology Integration
        3. Alternative Investments
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Merchant Banking Services Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Portfolio Management
      2. Business Restructuring
      3. Credit Syndication
      4. Others
    2. Merchant Banking Services Market, By Provider, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Banks
      2. Non-Banking Institutions
    3. Merchant Banking Services Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Businesses
      2. Individuals
    4. Merchant Banking Services Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
      2. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
      3. Morgan Stanley
      4. Citigroup Inc.
      5. Bank of America Corporation
      6. Barclays PLC
      7. Deutsche Bank AG
      8. Credit Suisse Group AG
      9. UBS Group AG
      10. HSBC Holdings plc
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market