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 in Technology, Media & Telecom

Airsweb Ecooline Goldman Sachs Summa Equity Viking Venture 2020

Lincoln International has advised Airsweb on its sale to EcoOnline, a Norway-based company backed by Goldman Sachs, Summa Equity and Viking Venture

Business Services | Technology, Media & Telecom
Cerberus Sparton One Equity Partners 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Sparton Corporation, a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Cerberus”), has sold its manufacturing and design services division (“MDS”) to One Equity Partners

Technology, Media & Telecom
Thomabravo Sigos Mobileum Audax Group 2020

Lincoln International is pleased to announce that SIGOS, LLC, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, LLC, has been acquired by Mobileum, Inc., a portfolio company of Audax Management Company, LLC

Technology, Media & Telecom
Alkemics Highland Europre Index Ventures Cathay Captial Serena Seb Alliance 2020

Alkemics has raised Series C funding from Highland Europe, Cathay Innovation, Index Ventures, SEB Alliance and Serena Capital

Technology, Media & Telecom
Kinly Avedon AVMI Alcuin 2020

Lincoln International advised Kinly and its majority shareholder Avedon Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Alcuin-backed AVMI

Technology, Media & Telecom
K1 FMGsuite Aurora Capital Partners 2020

Lincoln International advised K1 Investment Management on the sale of FMG Suite to Aurora Capital Partners

Technology, Media & Telecom
Ardian Swissbit 2020

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

Technology, Media & Telecom
FIN CO SiPM Levine Leichtman 2020

Lincoln International has advised Fin.Co, founders and management in the sale of SiPM

Business Services | Technology, Media & Telecom
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Perspectives by Jesse Espinoza

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 error. Now, […]

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Meet our Senior Team

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

The most successful and rewarding transactions are those which culminate with a well-established partnership with our client predicated on hard work, trust and alignment in mutual goals.

Roger Knight

Managing Director

New York

I have a genuine interest in identifying and optimally articulating the unique features of my clients' businesses, and use a pragmatic and high-energy approach to complete the deal and maximize results.

Martijn Koops

Managing Director

Amsterdam

Fillippo Lardera
I am dedicated to my clients' needs and provide honest and impartial advice, while anticipating potential issues and offering alternatives to get the deal done.

Filippo Lardera

Managing Director

Milan

Lippert Mike
I foster lasting relationships through superior client service, innovative strategic thinking and leveraging extensive experience for client benefit.

Michael Lippert

Managing Director

San Francisco

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