Jesse Espinoza

Director
San Francisco Mergers & Acquisitions Technology, Media & Telecom +1 (415) 949-4956
I foster lasting relationships through highly-detailed work and superior client service.
Who We Are / Our People / Jesse Espinoza

Jesse provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for companies in the technology, media and telecom sector. He has performed sell-side and buy-side M&A and strategic advisory, capital raising and restructuring projects with leading public and private companies, private equity firms and founder- and management-owned businesses.

Jesse focuses specifically on technology, working with companies in various subsectors, including hardware, semiconductors, optical networking, software and internet. He has developed deep industry expertise supporting his clients through the quickly evolving technology landscape.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Jesse worked in the technology M&A groups at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Houlihan Lokey in San Francisco.

Jesse earned a Bachelor of Science from Stanford University.

Recent Transactions

Narrative Science Sapphire Ventures Jump Capital Salesforce 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Narrative Science, a portfolio company of Sapphire Ventures and Jump Capital, has been sold to Salesforce

Technology, Media & Telecom
Gauge Capital Irth Solutions The Blackstone Group 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Gauge Capital has agreed to sell Irth Solutions to Blackstone (NYSE: BX)

Technology, Media & Telecom
JMC Capital Partners Source Code Cerberus Capital Management 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to have advised Source Code, a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners, on its sale to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management

Technology, Media & Telecom
Oak Tree Power Factors Vista 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Power Factors, a portfolio company of Oaktree Capital Management, has agreed to be sold to Vista Equity Partners

Technology, Media & Telecom
Toshiba Energy Systems GP Strategies Corporation 2021

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) has acquired EtaPRO® business from GP Strategies Corporation

Technology, Media & Telecom
Mobify Salesforce 2020

Lincoln International has advised Mobify in its sale to Salesforce

Technology, Media & Telecom
Ardian Swissbit 2020

Lincoln International advised Ardian on its agreed acquisition of a majority stake in Swissbit

Technology, Media & Telecom
Livermore Software Technology Cc ANSYS 2019

Lincoln International advises Livermore Software Technology Corporation on their sale to ANSYS, Inc.

Technology, Media & Telecom
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Perspectives featuring Jesse Espinoza

The Pulse of Technology: TMT Subsector Investment Opportunities

In today’s digital world, technology has become a critical component of everyday life. Its continuous innovation coupled with its resilient nature have led it to become a focus of investors… Read More

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Emerging IoT Innovations Attract Corporate and Private Equity Investment

The Internet of Things (IoT) has experienced steady uptake in recent years, offering businesses a range of cost-saving benefits including improved productivity, enhanced situational awareness and a reduction in human… Read More

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Meet our Senior Team

Bolander Fredrik
Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director

Stockholm

I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.

William Bowmer

Managing Director

San Francisco

Bräutigam Johannes
Technology, Media & Telecom is rapidly evolving and I am inspired by the opportunity to create solutions for my clients that provide them success today and in the future.

Johannes Bräutigam

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Chris Brooks
I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

I deeply enjoy helping shape the education middle market and supporting the continued growth of promising companies delivering powerful solutions to students and educators.

Thomas Burgett

Managing Director

Dallas

What I like most is working with companies that are changing and improving the world. It’s exciting to be part of the advancement of humanity.

Jack Calderon

Managing Director

Chicago

The accelerated pace of technology innovation makes working in this field extremely stimulating. We ensure all transactions deliver the best value to our clients and help build industry leaders.

François Carlot

Managing Director

Paris

I enjoy advising clients through the unique aspects of their transactions and focus on meeting the objectives of all stakeholders in a process.

Michael Fineman

Managing Director

Chicago

I believe that effective client management is based on communication, readiness and always putting the client first.

Christopher Gresh

Managing Director

New York

It is important to understand what a client's objectives are and to provide truly independent advice.

Anant Kapoor

Managing Director

London

Matt Kessler
I am motivated by providing tailored advice to my clients each and every day – one discussion, decision and step at a time – in order to help them pursue their passions and realize their vision over the long-term.

Matt Kessler

Managing Director

Dallas

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