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2U has obtained growth capital and refinanced its existing credit facilities

As higher education and workforce development continue to shift toward flexible, online models, access to capital has become a key differentiator for platforms positioned to scale globally. Global demand for… Read More

Eureka Education Group has acquired Knovia Group from Sovereign Capital

Knovia Group Knovia Group (Knovia) is one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers operating a portfolio of specialist, market-leading brands including Paragon Skills, Shaping Lives, Tempdent and Babington. The group… Read More

Boyne Capital Closes Single-Asset Continuation Fund for Pilot Energy

Client:  Boyne Capital Client Location: United States Target: Pilot Energy Target Location: United States Target Description: Pilot provides energy procurement advisory services and electric utility billing services for commercial & industrial customers and community… Read More

Ares Closes $850 Million Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for Convergint

Client:  Ares Private Equity fund Client Location: United States Target: Convergint Technologies, L.P. Target Location: United States The Transaction: Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced that an… Read More

Spotlight on Battery Storage

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and the battery energy storage system (BESS) sector is emerging as a cornerstone of this transition. In this series, Lincoln International… Read More

AI in Transport & Logistics: Execution, Neither Hype nor Fear

News and market moves on Feb. 12, 2026 underscored both how AI is already reshaping transport and logistics and how easily investors can overreact to a hint of disruption. Micro-cap… Read More

European Fire & Life Safety Services Quarterly Review Q4 2025

Looking back at the fourth quarter, the general sentiment in the fire and life safety sector in Europe is that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remains resilient and dynamic, with… Read More

trans.info | High-Quality Transactions Will Shape Transport and Logistics M&A in 2026

Originally published by trans.info on February 20, 2026. The correction phase is over, but rather than a deal boom, discipline and selectivity are shaping the transport and logistics mergers and… Read More

Marketing & Information Services Market Report Q1 2026

In our latest quarterly report, Lincoln’s marketing & information (M&I) services team discusses key trends shaping the sector, as well as actionable strategies for positioning and growth through 2026

Sun Capital Affiliate Completes Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle of Affiliated Portfolio Company Fletchers Solicitors

Client: Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Client Location: United States Target: Fletchers Solicitors Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Fletchers Solicitors is a UK-based consumer law firm specializing in claimant representation,… Read More

Sparring Capital has sold NovaKamp to a pool of financial investors led by Siparex

NovaKamp Headquartered in France, NovaKamp is a French provider of mission-critical utilities for off-grid environments. The company designs, integrates, deploys and operates power generation, electrical distribution, water treatment and other… Read More

Audax Private Equity has sold Colony Hardware to White Cap, a portfolio company of CD&R

Target Name: Colony Hardware Target Description: Colony Hardware is a leading direct-to-jobsite distributor of construction materials and jobsite supplies serving contractors across a variety of end markets. Colony provides a… Read More

VerkehrsRundschau | German Cold Chain Logistics, in Focus

Originally published by VerkehrsRundschau on February 4, 2026. International sponsors and strategic acquirers are increasingly interested in Germany’s refrigerated and frozen food logistics sector, mirroring global growth trends. Recent transactions… Read More

Bridgepoint Group and Polaris Private Equity have agreed to acquire PDSVision from CapMan Group

PDSVision Founded in 2008, PDSVISION is a global value-added reseller in the PTC ecosystem and a growing partner to Ansys, serving customers across Europe, North America and Asia with mission-critical… Read More

2025 Global Results

As we approach Lincoln International’s 30th anniversary in April 2026, we are proud to reflect on the incredible growth we have driven in the global private capital markets. Our success… Read More

Facilities Services Market Update Q4 2025

Q4 2025 reflected a consistent volume of overall deal activity compared to Q3 2025. According to S&P Global, ~8,000 deals closed globally in Q4 2025, in line with Q3 2025… Read More

WCCTV has been sold to Arcus Infrastructure Partners

WCCTV WCCTV is a premier provider of managed re-deployable video surveillance (RVS) solutions, which are used to deter, detect and provide digital evidence of security incidents. WCCTV delivers an end-to-end… Read More

Reset to Reengagement: Transportation & Logistics M&A in 2025 and Why 2026 Matters More

Originally published by The Loadstar on January 13, 2026. By the end of 2025, transportation and logistics (T&L) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) had clearly moved out of its post-pandemic correction… Read More

Ayas Tyukhtenev

Ayas Tyukhtenev

As a Vice President in Lincoln’s Frankfurt office, Ayas provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms and private founders. He specializes in sell-side, buy-side and capital… Read More

Trends in Long-Haul Waste Transportation & Logistics

The hidden value and high potential of long-haul waste transportation & logistics is fueling capital investment and creating highly acquisitive platforms. Lincoln International’s experts partnered with Grant Thornton Stax to… Read More

Critical Components has been sold to Concentric, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Critical Components Inc. Critical Components, Inc. (CCI) is a leading provider of mission-critical power and cooling solutions for essential infrastructure, helping customers maximize uptime, reliability and performance. The company operates… Read More

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has sold Emerald Textiles to PureStar Linen Group, a portfolio company of Cornell Capital

Client: Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Client Location: United States Target: Emerald Textiles Target Location: United States Acquirer: PureStar Linen Group Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Emerald Textiles is the… Read More

Elysian Capital LLP has completed a single asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Fortis IBA

Client: Elysian Capital LLP Client Location: United Kingdom Target: Fortis IBA (Fortis) Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Fortis is a leader in the circular economy, processing the Incinerator Bottom… Read More

MFG Partners has sold AZ Wire & Cable to LindFast Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Nautic Partners

AZ Wire & Cable Founded in 1988, AZ Wire & Cable is a premier master distributor of industrial, commercial and specialty wire and cable, offering a full range of value-added… Read More

multi-com has been sold to Nuent Group, a portfolio company of Triton

multi-com GmbH & Co. KG multi-com is a leading distributor of dental and hygiene consumables in the DACH region, serving dental practices and homecare providers. The company offers an extensive… Read More