Lincoln International Adds Kunal Kalra as Managing Director, Expanding Software Coverage in Europe

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Kunal Kalra as a Managing Director in its Technology Group. Based in the firm’s London office, Kunal brings over 16 years of corporate finance and investment banking experience advising private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, founders and global corporations across the technology sector, with a focus on the software vertical.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Kunal was at Arma Partners, where he spearheaded several landmark transactions across software verticals, including the sale of Anaqua to Nordic Capital; the sale of Kerridge Commercial Systems (now Klipboard) to CapVest; the sale of German-listed GK Software to Fujitsu; and the sale of RGI to CVC.

“Software remains the most sought-after technology asset class for our clients and is a primary driver of growth across the sector,” said Harald Mährle, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Technology. “Kunal’s demonstrated expertise in this area will be an invaluable asset as we continue to scale Lincoln’s software presence across Europe.”

With Kunal’s hiring, Lincoln’s European technology team grows to 11 Managing Directors, reflecting the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across the region.

“I look forward to joining the Lincoln platform at a pivotal time for our industry,” said Kunal. “My clients will benefit from the combination of my own sector expertise and Lincoln’s global reach and proprietary insights into software valuations and transaction trends.”