The fire and life safety sector continues to heat up, with 240+ total transactions in 2025. Lincoln International’s Business Services Group has advised on several landmark deals, including the sale of Guardian Fire Services to Investcorp and Altus Fire and Life Safety to Apax.

Luke Webb, Managing Director & Co-Head of Business Services, U.S., joined the “Why We Like It” podcast to explore the influx of capital and how much runway remains in the consolidation wave.

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“As Lincoln continues to invest in growing our geographic and service coverage, we are excited to welcome Ramakrishna as a Senior Advisor to our valuations team in India,” said Brian Garfield, Managing Director & Global Head of Portfolio Valuations. “Our clients and practice will be well-served by his years of experience in India’s venture capital and private equity industries.”

Over the last two decades, Ramakrishna has served on the boards of several companies, where he has adopted a collaborative strategy to establish best governance standards and help scale businesses while managing growth. His advisory focus is supporting talented entrepreneurs seeking exceptional growth opportunities and long-term value creation across high-growth sectors, including life sciences, technology, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer and infrastructure services.

“I am excited to welcome Ramakrishna as a Senior Advisor to our growing team of valuations professionals,” said Varun Gupta, Managing Director. “Throughout his distinguished career, he has earned a deep respect across our industry and gained a prominent position as a trusted voice in valuations.”

Prior to his appointment as Valuations Senior Advisor, Ramakrishna served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kotak Private Equity, the private equity arm of Kotak Mahindra Group, where he was responsible for managing various growth funds with over $700 million of assets under management. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Carlyle Asia and ICICI Venture.

“I look forward to working alongside Lincoln’s esteemed Valuations & Opinions Group,” said Ramakrishna. “India’s capital leaders increasingly rely on research-backed analysis and third-party valuation processes, and I look forward to collaborating with the firm’s valuations professionals to meet this demand.”

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Do fundamentals or technical macro factors determine the value of a private credit loan? How can funds grant different values for the same loans? Ron Kahn, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions, shared his insights on the DEBT SERIOUS podcast.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Per as a Senior Advisor to our valuations professionals,” said Ron Kahn, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Valuations & Opinions. “As our work and the global private markets continue to evolve, his expertise and highly regarded insights will be a valuable resource for Lincoln International and our clients.”

The appointment comes as demand for independent valuation support continues to grow across the private markets, including private equity and private credit. In addition, transaction opinions are playing an increasingly important role in sponsor-led activity, including continuation vehicles—an area where Per brings extensive experience and practical knowledge.

“Lincoln International’s valuations practice is a global leader, and as we continue to grow in scale and service areas, Per’s strategic insights will be invaluable,” said Nick Baldwin, Managing Director. “Data-driven strategy and research-backed analysis are ever more crucial in today’s market, and we look forward to collaborating with Per to continue delivering deep insights to our clients.”

Per is the Stockholm School of Economics Centennial Professor of Finance and Private Equity and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a research affiliate of the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a research fellow of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), a vice president of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. Per also serves on the prize committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

“This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the private markets,” said Per. “Demand for expert, outsourced valuation advisory and benchmarked market analysis of opaque private markets continues to grow. I am excited to collaborate with the Valuations & Opinions Group to help drive success and innovation.”

In his role, Per will serve on Lincoln International’s Technical Review Committee, offering valuable insight into the firm’s broader valuation processes, techniques and methodologies. He will also sit on several of the firm’s other valuation operating committees, where he will provide strategic insight into the Valuation & Opinions Group’s practices.

Per received his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University and holds an MBA (Civilekonom) from the Stockholm School of Economics. He is currently a board member of AP4, a public pension fund, and Nasdaq Clearing AB, a central clearing platform for Nordic derivatives.

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In June 2026, Lincoln brought together Managing Partners of independent law firms, CEOs of private equity-backed legal services businesses and industry non-executives at a roundtable event in London. The key themes shaping fast-scaling legal services firms were discussed in depth and are summarized below.

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“Lincoln International marked our 30^th anniversary with a momentous entrance into the public markets, strengthening our platform and creating new opportunities for our people, clients and shareholders in the years ahead,” said Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International. “Alexandra’s appointment as Chief Marketing Officer and our first-ever Head of Investor Relations is emblematic of Lincoln’s continued growth and evolution as a global advisory platform.”

Alexandra will partner with firm leadership to advance strategic priorities and long-term growth, strengthening engagement with employees, clients and investors. She has more than three decades of experience across the capital markets, spanning investment banking, corporate strategy and investor relations.

“Lincoln International’s culture of partnership and entrepreneurialism aligns closely with my values and experience,” said Alexandra. “I look forward to elevating the firm’s distinct positioning, strategy and performance within the investment community as it continues to grow and serve clients across geographies, services and sectors.”

Prior to joining Lincoln International, Alexandra served as Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at Lazard. She is a former chair and current board member of NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations and a NIRI National Fellow.

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