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Lincoln's 2026 Private Market Dinner

Thank you for joining us at Lincoln’s 2026 Private Market Dinner! It was our privilege to host leading decision-makers from across the private capital markets for a thoughtful discussion on market trends, industry insights and performance outcomes.

We also extend our thanks to George Stephanopoulos, chief anchor at ABC News and renowned television host and political commentator, for joining the evening’s conversation. His insights provided a compelling complement to Lincoln’s proprietary private company valuation data and broader market perspective.

 

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7,100+

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~2,000

asset-backed finance valuations per quarter

~30%

of all U.S. PE-backed companies valued

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Learn how Lincoln is reimagining the way you access, analyze and act on valuation and market intelligence with Lincoln Lens – Private Market Intelligence.

 

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Our Private Market Dinner Event Leads

Headshot of Ron Kahn
I enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.

Ron Kahn

Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions

Chicago

Headshot of Patricia Luscombe
I am driven by the opportunity to provide accurate and thoughtful valuation services that help clients succeed and grow.

Patricia Luscombe

Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions

Chicago

Headshot of Brian Garfield
I enjoy sharing private capital market insights and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.

Brian Garfield

Managing Director & Global Head of Portfolio Valuations

New York

Headshot of Neal Hawkins
I find every day has a new opportunity or situation to solve. I seek to understand my clients’ point of view and how it fits with the market at the time of a valuation.

Neal Hawkins

Managing Director

Chicago

Meet Our Senior Team with Complementary Valuations & Opinions Expertise

Headshot of Smitha Balasubramanian
I view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

Nick Baldwin
I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I enjoy being able to provide real value to clients by supporting them in the purchase price adjustment process, including the resolution of M&A disputes.

Charles Blank

Managing Director

New York

Headshot of Chris Croft
I find immense fulfillment in enabling clients to achieve their objectives and navigate the complexities of today's ever-changing landscape.

Chris Croft

Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions

New York

Headshot of Michael Fisch
I am committed to delivering ‘high touch’ client service and thoughtful advice, based on an analytical approach grounded in relevant transaction experience.

Michael Fisch

Managing Director

Chicago

Headshot of Brian Garfield
I enjoy sharing private capital market insights and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.

Brian Garfield

Managing Director & Global Head of Portfolio Valuations

New York

Headshot of Srividya Gopal
I am happy to support our clients and their stakeholders by providing reliable valuation analyses and opinions that facilitate their strategic priorities.

Srividya Gopal

Managing Director

Dubai

Headshot of Chris Gregory
I enhance my clients’ decision making and governance processes by providing independent and objective financial advice in a highly responsive manner.

Chris Gregory

Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions

New York

Headshot of Varun Gupta
Leading high-performing and engaged teams who share my enthusiasm for supporting client objectives with high quality work is a key motivator for me.

Varun Gupta

Managing Director

Mumbai

Headshot of Neal Hawkins
I find every day has a new opportunity or situation to solve. I seek to understand my clients’ point of view and how it fits with the market at the time of a valuation.

Neal Hawkins

Managing Director

Chicago

Headshot of Robert Horak
I am passionate about combining my background in capital markets and private credit transactions with sound valuation principles to provide clients with market-leading perspectives and advice.

Robert Horak

Managing Director

Chicago

Headshot of Ron Kahn
I enjoy the opportunity to provide clients with insightful and unbiased advice that will help them make the most informed decisions possible.

Ron Kahn

Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions

Chicago

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