Driving Growth With Investment Banking Advisory For Venture Capital

Our global relationships, industry insights and global reach are combined to provide venture capitalists and their portfolio companies with an unobstructed view of strategic and financing opportunities.

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  • 20+
    offices in 15 countries
  • 950+
    global professionals aligned for your success
  • 300+
    transactions in 2023

Connecting Clients to Opportunities

We understand the value of being opportunistic. That’s why we stay on top of trends, evaluate the market and balance near- and long-term goals when providing investment banking advisory for our venture capital clients. Whether a client is intrigued by early stage growth companies, accessing global buyers or finding the perfect complement to an existing portfolio company, we excel at bringing less obvious and highly strategic opportunities to the fore and then thoughtfully executing to bring the ideas to life.

Perspectives & Publications

Real Deals | Roundtable: Mid-Market Debt Open for Business

Originally posted by Real Deals on July 17, 2024. Dividend recaps are being considered as an interim solution to deliver capital to limited partners due to fewer exits and improving… Read More

Pitchbook | Private Credit Borrowers Turn to Structured Capital, PIK with Debt Costs on the Rise

Originally posted by Pitchbook on February 27, 2023. Borrowers are navigating higher interest rates and input costs while earnings are slowing in many cases, and lenders are hesitant to add… Read More

Lending Opportunities Abound for PE Investments in Digital Infrastructure

COVID-19 flipped the script on infrastructure investments. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have proven certain traditional infrastructure assets, like airports and public transportation hubs, are not always as low-risk an investment… Read More

Real Deals | Creativity in Cautious Times

Originally published by Real Deals on July 28, 2022 How has the private lending market matured over the last few years? Xenia Sarri: The one thing that we’ve seen continue to… Read More

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Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Nick Baldwin
I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | Co-head of Europe

Chicago

Griffin Bealle
My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director & U.S. Co-head of Industrials

Chicago

Andreas Bienert
Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Friedrich Bieselt
I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.

Friedrich Bieselt

Managing Director & European Head of Business Services

Frankfurt

I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.

Øyvind Bjordal

Managing Director | Head of Switzerland

Zurich

Blonn Tim
As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

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 | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

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