Contributors
My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.
Robert Brown
CEO | Managing Director | GP-Director
Chicago
As a trusted advisor, my role is to listen, create options and pursue the path that best achieves a client’s total objectives.
Saurin Mehta
Managing Director & Global Head of Business Services
ChicagoMeet Our Senior Team in Business Services
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 & Head of Business Services, Europe
Frankfurt
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Lincoln International Grows Distribution Team, Establishes Presence in Richmond, Virginia
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce it has hired Ryan Mitchell as a Managing Director to lead the firm’s distribution efforts within the Business Services Group.… Read More
The State of Space
As the world population increases, technology evolves and the earth’s resources come under stress, the desire to explore and invest in the space frontier continues to grow. While space tourism… Read More
GP Minority Stakes Investments Set to Take Off in Europe’s Mid-market
There is a huge opportunity for mid-market general partners (GPs) in Europe to take advantage of the growing interest in them by the rapidly emerging specialist GP minority stakes fund… Read More
Ryan Mitchell
Ryan provides comprehensive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, corporations and entrepreneurs in business services, with a focus on the distribution industry. Ryan effectively guides his… Read More
De-Stocking has Subsided, Pricing has Normalized and Demand is Returning in Packaging
As supply chain disruptions ease and consumer demand stabilizes, the prolonged period of de-stocking, within packaging and the broader economy, is ending, as supported by the most recent Monthly Wholesale… Read More
2024 Lincoln International Transportation & Logistics Luncheon
We recently hosted a Transportation & Logistics Luncheon in New York, gathering industry leaders and private equity professionals for networking and a panel discussion. The event facilitated a rich exchange… Read More
Cybersecurity Report: Year-End 2023 & Q1 2024
In 2023, cybersecurity M&A activity saw a significant decline in both volume and value, reaching its lowest point since 2014, attributed to factors such as high interest rates, inflation and… Read More
Consumer, Business and Economic Trends Align to Drive New Interest in Recommerce
Back in 2021, the recommerce industry seemed to have finally hit its stride, with the sector experiencing a surge in transactions, valuations and deal sizes. At the brink of becoming… Read More
Entering the Age of the AI Economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly evolve and reshape industries and how people work. AI’s ability to analyze data, identify patterns and streamline operations makes it a powerful tool that… Read More
Nicole Zenker
Nicole provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies in the business services industry, with a focus on specialty distribution, commercial and… Read More
The Fitness Investment Landscape
State of the Fitness Market: presented by L.E.K. Consulting Fitness Market Stabilization and Return to Growth Few industries were as negatively impacted by COVID-19 as the in-person fitness industry. Deemed… Read More
Basil Jones
Basil provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across the business services industry. He has more than seven years of experience advising private equity-owned and privately-held clients across… Read More
Echoes of Innovation in Audio Electronics
Lincoln International recently advised Transom Capital Group on its sale of Mackie to RØDE Microphones. Mackie is a leading audio products company that designs and markets solutions for creators, whether… Read More
Lincoln International adds Carlos Candil as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Carlos Candil has joined the London office as a Managing Director in the firm’s Energy, Power &… Read More
Carlos Candil
As head of Lincoln’s European energy transition efforts, Carlos provides mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory services to financial sponsors, corporations and developers. With a mastery of the sector’s complexities… Read More
Packaging Quarterly Review Q1 2024
Supply chain constraints stemming from COVID-19 triggered significant shifts in demand, and access to, packaging supplies across various industries, as well as inventory management strategies. Over the course of the… Read More
Women’s Wear Daily | The Price of Beauty: How Much Are Investors Willing to Pay?
Originally posted by Women’s Wear Daily on April 12, 2024. Many beauty brands are starting to explore deal options. With several different brands in the same market category, this could… Read More
Lincoln International adds Lewis Gray as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Lewis Gray has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Business Services Group in London. Lewis… Read More
Friedrich Baumann
Friedrich provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity and corporate clients in the business services industry for cross-border and domestic transactions. Friedrich works closely with his clients… Read More
Lewis Gray
Lewis provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services, counseling financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, large corporates and management teams on a range of cross-border and domestic transactions with both strategic and financial… Read More
PETS International | Consolidation Meets Regulation in the Veterinary Clinics Market
Originally posted by PETS International on April 5, 2024. Animal health is becoming a big business in Europe and the U.S. Thus, regulators are turning a closer eye to mergers… Read More
Room for Growth: Home Furnishings Industry Showing Areas of Opportunity
Few industries have experienced highs and lows as much as the home furnishings sector over the last three years. Driven by COVID-19 stay-at-home measures and remote work, the industry saw… Read More
Affärsvärlden | European Companies Performing Well
Originally posted by Affärsvärlden on March 14, 2024. European companies are outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Proprietary data provided by Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group revealed that European medium-sized companies are… Read More
Molecule to Market Podcast: M&A Roundtable and 2024 Predictions
Originally posted by Molecule to Market on March 8, 2024. James West, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Healthcare Group, recently joined the Molecule to Market podcast’s roundtable episode where he shared… Read More
A Paws in the March of Premium Pet: Inflationary Pressure Hits European Pet Foods
In an era where many pet owners lavish their fur babies with everything from spa treatments to gourmet meals, the premium pet food industry highlights the strong bond between humans… Read More