Powering Transparency in the Private Markets
Lincoln International's Valuation and Opinions Group provides trusted data, actionable insights and independent benchmarks to the private capital markets.
Through long-standing partnerships with hundreds of global asset managers, Lincoln International has built one of the industry’s most robust sources of private capital market data and intelligence. Lincoln’s Valuations & Opinions Group is a recognized market leader, performing thousands of valuations each quarter, covering approximately 32% of all U.S. private equity-backed companies in 2025. This unparalleled market presence provides a unique, real-time view into valuation trends, transaction activity and evolving private market dynamics.
In addition to accurate and insightful valuations, leaders across the private capital markets rely on Lincoln’s aggregated data and market intelligence reports for clear, transparent benchmarks. Our indices and insights are often cited by leading global asset managers, the media, academics and government agencies for their quality and utility.
Through investments in technology, data and analytics, Lincoln is continuously expanding the depth, scale and impact of its proprietary market intelligence. Whether it is supporting daily valuation needs or delivering independent benchmarks through our strategic collaboration with S&P Dow Jones Indices, Lincoln is helping bring greater transparency and consistency to the private capital markets.