Lincoln International Adds Milan Saric-Toplica as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Milan Saric-Toplica has joined the firm’s Munich office as a Managing Director in Lincoln’s Technology, Media & Telecom Group for the DACH region.
Milan has vast experience leading the execution of M&A transactions as a well-informed advisor and brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the firm. He will work closely with corporate and private equity clients in the software, cybersecurity, tech-enabled services, internet platforms and industrial technology sectors.
“Milan’s expertise in TMT is a great complement to the firm at a time where Software as a Service (SaaS), information technology, cybersecurity, education technology and big data are driving momentum globally,” stated Dr. Michael Drill, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International AG. “In fact, Lincoln recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire a technology and software-focused investment bank in New York so momentum in the sector is definitely strong and he is joining at a great time.”
Prior to joining Lincoln International, Milan was a Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey as well as Managing Director and executive board member at goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH working with corporates and financial sponsors. Milan earned a diploma in industrial engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany.
Milan commented, “I am pleased to join Lincoln International and contribute to its successful and rapidly growing efforts in TMT across Europe, especially in software and cybersecurity. The firm’s global network, long-standing relationships and reputation as a trusted advisor to business leaders and investors in the TMT space provide a strong platform for continued success.”
Summary
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The addition of Milan Saric-Toplica to Lincoln International further strengthens the firm’s global technology expertise in software and cybersecurity.
Contributors

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
FrankfurtMeet Our Senior Team in Germany

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients, and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.
Friedrich Bieselt
Managing Director | Management Board Member
Frankfurt
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director | CEO Germany | Chairman of the Management Board
Frankfurt
I enjoy working closely with clients to overcome challenging situations and to develop strategies to meet their business goals.
Dirk-Oliver Löffler
Managing Director | Management Board Member
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