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Tess Ludwig

Acquisition Associate at Merge

New York, NY Website 914-407-4918
Updated October 2026
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About

Tess Ludwig supports agency founders through acquisitions as an Acquisition Associate at Merge. She learns each founder’s story to create a prospectus that explains the business’s distinctive qualities. She markets opportunities and connects founders with qualified buyers. She guides founders through letters of intent, due diligence, and closing. Her approach combines analytical rigor, structure, and empathy for founders’ financial and personal goals. She chose M&A to help founders reach pivotal milestones through lasting partnerships. In one negotiation, she improved cash at close, valuation, and transition terms to reflect the founder’s priorities. Her colleagues describe her as optimistic, supportive, and positive through challenges. Outside work, she enjoys competitive Canasta and recently learned Mah Jong. In college, she ran @annarbor_eats, a food Instagram with over 25K followers, exploring restaurants throughout Ann Arbor.

Who is a good fit for Tess Ludwig

  • Agency founders preparing to market their businesses and connect with qualified buyers.
  • Owners seeking negotiation support around cash at close, valuation, and transition terms.
  • Founders balancing personal priorities with financial goals during an acquisition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tess Ludwig begins by learning the founder’s story and developing a prospectus around the business’s distinctive qualities. She then markets the opportunity and introduces qualified buyers. She supports founders through letters of intent, due diligence, and closing.

Tess Ludwig negotiated improvements to cash at close, valuation, and the transition period in a transaction she highlights. She helped reshape the initial offer around the founder’s priorities. She combines analytical rigor with attention to the owner’s financial and personal goals.

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