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
850+
global professionals aligned for your success
355+
transactions in 2022

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.

Recent Transactions

Lincoln International advised Summit Park on the sale of Tennessee Industrial Electronics to Diploma PLC

Business Services | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Saw Mill Capital on the sale of Meteor Education to Bain Capital Double Impact

Business Services

Lincoln International advised Syst'am, a portfolio company of Meanings Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Järven Health Care

Lincoln International advised Argos Wityu on the acquisition of Norline AG

Business Services

Lincoln International advised founders in the sale of a majority stake in gastromatic to The Riverside Company

Technology, Media & Telecom

Lincoln International advised H.I.G. Capital on the acquisition of Polygon

Lincoln International advised Spotlight Equity Partners on the sale of Ease to Luminate Capital Partners

Technology, Media & Telecom

Lincoln International advised Fondo Italiano d'Investimento and Eulero Capital in its agreement to acquire a minority stake in HNH Hospitality from Siparex Group

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Perspectives & Publications

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

Webinar | Software and the Rise of ARR-based Financings

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, Lincoln International hosted experts from the firm’s U.S. and European Capital Advisory, Valuations and M&A Groups for a webinar to discuss the latest trends in… 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

My primary focus is providing innovative and strategic advice to my clients and developing long-term relationships.

Razmig Arzoumanian

Managing Director

New York

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

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 | GP-Director

Chicago

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

Chicago

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

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 | Management Board Member

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

Deep knowledge of regulatory matters and business trends in the financial institutions sector enables me to provide quality advice to my clients.

Jay Bliley

Managing Director

New York

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

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