Meet Our Senior Team
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
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
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
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
ChicagoLincoln Private Market Index Rises Amid Public Equity Market Volatility
Private markets experience growth despite public market volatility, macroeconomic headwinds and continued uncertainty The private markets exhibited marked resiliency in Q1 2022 despite declines in the public markets. The Lincoln… Read More
H2 Equity Partners has sold Cadogan Tate to TSG Consumer Partners
Cadogan Tate Founded in 1977, Cadogan Tate is a leading specialist in fine art and valuables storage and handling. It serves a large and growing customer base of high-net-worth families,… Read More
Beauty Independent | With the Stock Market and VC Down This Year, What’s the Deal Environment Like for Emerging Beauty and Wellness Brands?
Originally published by Beauty Independent on May 17, 2022. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, offers insights into the beauty industry’s current market dynamics and shares funding strategies that… Read More
Verdane has acquired Hobbii
Client: Verdane Client Location: United Kingdom Target: Hobbii Target Location: Denmark Target Description: Hobbii is a Danish direct-to-consumer platform selling yarn, accessories, and patterns for knitting and crocheting.
Food & Beverage Market Update Q1 2022
While the U.S. continues to see meaningful progress from the pressures of the pandemic, other issues have risen to challenge supply chains and the labor market.
Beauty Independent | The State Of Indie Beauty
Originally published by Beauty Independent on May 4, 2022. Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, discusses the current condition of the indie beauty industry, the challenges brands face and… Read More
Banking on Beauty: Q&A with Lincoln Director Ashleigh Barker
Lincoln International recently welcomed Ashleigh Barker to the firm as a Director in the Consumer Group. Ashleigh comes to Lincoln with extensive experience advising beauty and personal care clients on… Read More
Innovation Industries, Munich Venture Partners, PMV and SET Ventures have sold Luxexcel to Meta Platforms
Client: Innovation Industries, Munich Venture Partners, PMV and SET Ventures Client Location: Netherlands, Germany and Belgium Target: Luxexcel Target Location: Netherlands Acquirer: Meta Platforms Inc Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Luxexcel is the… Read More
Ashleigh Barker
Ashleigh is a Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group. She has spent over a decade developing extensive experience covering founders and senior management clients within the beauty, wellness, luxury, retail and… Read More
Five Macro Trends Driving Growth in Global Branded Pet Food
Pet ownership has surged in recent years as pets have become valued members of household families, yielding benefits such as companionship, improved mental health and others. Continued increased pet ownership,… Read More
Ziyad Brothers has been sold to an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital
Ziyad Brothers Ziyad Brothers is a leading omnichannel provider of branded Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods. Ziyad has a 50-year track record of delivering a diverse product portfolio of over… Read More
The Calida Group has sold Millet Mountain Group to Inspiring Sport Capital and a private investor
Millet Mountain Group Millet Mountain Group is a French pioneer in mountain sports equipment, headquartered in Annecy, France, providing a comprehensive offering, including outdoor apparel, backpack, equipment and shoes for… Read More
Lincoln’s Valuations Database Request
Every quarter, Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group values between 1,600 to 1,800 privately held companies owned by private equity groups. At the end of every quarter Lincoln anonymizes and aggregates… Read More
VR Equitypartner and co-investors have acquired a majority stake in Heizungsdiscount24
Heizungsdiscount24 Heizungsdiscount24 (HD24) is a German e-commerce retailer of heaters and adjacent periphery products serving both primary end consumers (business-to-consumer) and heating installers (business-to-business). HD24 has a comprehensive product portfolio… Read More
Lincoln International Celebrates Sustained Growth in Europe
Lincoln International is pleased to celebrate another outstanding year globally. In 2021, the firm advised on a record number of transactions and achieved significant growth across all of its M&A industry sectors and… Read More
Scale your Career: What Makes a Good Investment Banker Great?
For new analysts and associates, communication, collaboration and coordination are essential components of a successful investment banking career. Individuals who can communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across title levels… Read More
Sterling Investment Partners has sold American West Restaurant Group to Sentinel Capital Partners
Client: Sterling Investment Partners Client Location: United States Target: American West Restaurant Group Target Location: United States Acquirer: Sentinel Capital Partners Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: American West Restaurant Group is a large franchise of quick… Read More
Lincoln Private Market Index Wraps 2021 at a Record High, Inspiring a Borrower-Friendly Private Credit Market
Sustainability of enterprise value levels hinges in part on private companies’ ability to address supply chain, hiring and inflationary pressures In Q4 2021, private company enterprise values grew 3.9%, bringing… Read More
Global Consumer Group at Lincoln International Accomplishes Record Year in 2021
Evolving Consumer Preferences Continue to Drive Investor Interest in the Sector Consumer sector transaction activity continues to be robust, and Lincoln’s Global Consumer Group is commanding a significant share of… Read More
Graham Partners has sold Giraffe Foods to Symrise AG
Giraffe Foods Giraffe Foods Inc. is a leading player in the formulation and manufacturing of custom flavor solutions. With advanced research and development and culinary capabilities, Giraffe formulates and produces… Read More
Juggernaut Capital Partners has sold Dapple Baby to Eleeo Brands
Dapple Baby Dapple Baby is a leading independent baby cleaning brand in North America, characterized by a differentiated positioning that is anchored by authentic “by moms for moms” roots, plant-based… Read More
Gus Ferguson
Gus provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to consumer companies across consumer health sectors, including VMS, OTC, ingredients, nutritional products and health and wellness. Gus has experience working on… Read More
Moneycontrol | Warburg Pincus-Backed Biba Apparels Picks Bankers for 2022 IPO
Originally published by Moneycontrol on January 10, 2022. Lincoln International’s Gaurav Marathe, Managing Director and CEO India, discusses the rise of IPO candidates in the apparel and clothing segment with Moneycontrol.… Read More
Career Path Options for Prospective Investment Bankers
If you are seeking an opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you can learn a wide variety of skills and advise clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as raising… Read More
2021 Record Results
Lincoln International is pleased to celebrate another outstanding year. In 2021, the firm advised on a record number of transactions and achieved significant growth across all of its M&A industry… Read More