An Overview of the Lincoln Private Market Index

Feb 2023

The Lincoln Private Market Index (f/k/a Lincoln Middle Market Index), is the only index that tracks changes in the enterprise value of U.S. privately held companies—primarily those owned by private equity firms.

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Summary

Meet our Senior Team in Valuations & Opinions

Balasubramanian Smitha
I view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

Fisch Michael
I am committed to delivering ‘high touch’ client service and thoughtful advice, based on an analytical approach grounded in relevant transaction experience.

Michael Fisch

Managing Director

Chicago

I enjoy sharing insights about market and valuation trends with my clients, while also leading a differentiated and high-touch process.

Brian Garfield

Managing Director

New York

Gregory Chris
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

Miami

I find every day has a new opportunity or situation to solve. I seek to understand my clients’ point of view and how it fits with the market at the time of a valuation.

Neal Hawkins

Managing Director

Chicago

I am passionate about combining my background in capital markets and private credit transactions with sound valuation principles to provide clients with market-leading perspectives and advice.

Robert Horak

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Chicago

I provide senior-level attention and in-depth industry, transaction and valuation expertise to benefit clients in the continuously evolving marketplace.

Lawrence Levine

Managing Director

Chicago

I am driven by the opportunity to provide accurate and thoughtful valuation services that help clients succeed and grow.

Patricia Luscombe

Managing Director

Chicago

Richard Olson
Communication and critical thinking are paramount to meeting the needs of my clients both today and in their future.

Richard Olson

Managing Director

London

Jennifer Press
Through consistent, transparent communications, I partner with clients to provide creative and thoughtful solutions tailored to meet their individual needs.

Jennifer Press

Managing Director

New York

Hardeep Singh
I strive to be a trusted partner for my clients by building relationships based upon sound, objective advice and mutual respect.

Hardeep Singh

Managing Director

San Francisco

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